University of Wisconsin-Madison
NAMA
2012-2013
RESUME BOOK
Full-Time Positions Marcus Hasheider, December 2012 Melissa Doyle, December 2012 Timothy Schley, December 2012 Abby Wethal, May 2013 Anna Kalscheur, May 2013 Brianna Plank, May 2013 Jordan Simonson, May 2013 Kelsey Olson, May 2013 Le Grand Simon, May 2013 Mackenzie Krentz, May 2013
Mara Budde, December 2013 Samantha Benz, December 2013 Breinne Hendrickson, May 2014 Caroline Collins, May 2014 Kirsten Strohmenger, May 2014 Olivia Hoff, May 2014 Paige Kiecker, May 2014 Ryan Peterson, May 2014 Taylor Fritsch, May 2014 Carrie Warmka, May 2015 Erin Kappelman, May 2015 Gabe Janke, May 2015 Jacob Becker, May 2015 Michele Gutenberger, May 2015 Emily Selner, May 2016 Erica Olson, May 2016 Jaime Sawle, May 2016 Katharine Dallam, May 2016 Katherine Griswold, May 2016 Matthias Olson, May 2016
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Internships
NAMA
Marcus P. Hasheider 233 West Lakelawn Place Madison, WI 53703 Ph: 608.577.9084 marcushasheider@gmail.com
Professional Interest Seeking a position to use my relationship marketing and sales skills in the agricultural marketplace.
Education University of Wisconsin–Madison, B.S. Life Sciences Communication, December, 2012 • Relevant Coursework: Relationship Marketing, Advertising in the Life Sciences, Social Media & Strategic Initiatives, Animal Sciences, Consumer Cooperatives, and Scientific Newswriting.
Work Experience Filament Marketing, LLC, Marketing Communications Intern, Summer 2012 • Assisted with developing strategy-focused marketing campaigns and public relations initiatives to build customer loyalty and effectively help clients achieve desired objectives. Collaborative work included media tracking, video production and social media campaigns. The Home Depot, Home Services Sales Representative, 2008-2012 • Work involved qualifying customers and generating sales leads to offer different services based on the customer’s needs. Typically, one-on-one consulting, in-store, designing kitchen countertops, to ensure customers had everything needed for any home project. Involved real-time decision-making with co-workers and store management to achieve sales plan and provide great customer shopping experiences. In 2011, received Platinum Level Sales Award for outstanding customer service and sales, the highest level of employee recognition. Voyager Press/MBI Publishing, Photographer, 2006-2010 • As lead photographer, traveled the Midwest to locate and capture photographs for the following internationally published books: The Complete Book of Butchering, Smoking, Curing, and Sausage Making (2010), How to Raise Sheep (2009), How to Raise Pigs (2008), How to Raise Cattle (2007). Galena, LLC Marketing and Communications, Public Relations Intern, 2006-2008 • Gained exposure to advertising and public relations campaigns. Wrote news releases, tracked media campaigns and developed presentations. Served as a photographer for Wisconsin Department of Agriculture and Consumer Protection’s 2008 Wisconsin Local Food Marketing Guide.
College Leaderships National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) – Badger Chapter • Marketing Team (Spring 2012) Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity – Iota Chapter • Vice President of Alumni Relations (Fall 2011-Fall 2012)
Melissa LeeAnn Doyle
5674 State Road 39 Mineral Point, WI 53565 • (608)574-9884 • mldoyle@wisc.edu Education: University of Wisconsin – Madison, Madison, WI • Masters of Science: Life Sciences Communication University of Wisconsin – Madison, Madison, WI • Bachelors of Science: Agricultural and Applied Economics and Life Sciences Communication (Business Emphasis) • Graduation Date: May 14, 2011 Mineral Point High School, Mineral Point, WI • Graduation Date: May 25, 2007 GPA: 4.07 Work Experience: Windsong Acres Farm – Mineral Point, WI (April 1998-present) • Provide proper food and nutrition to all animals, monitor the health of livestock, work with livestock to prepare them for shows and help with other general chores, including crop and field work. CAL Tag, Inc – Madison, WI (World Dairy Expo 2008-present) • Promote the benefits of the EZCee animal identification tags to the public. Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board Intern – Madison and Milwaukee, WI (May 2009-August 2009) • Assisted the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board with promotional activities and events. • Coordinated and managed the House of Moo dairy education center. • Oversaw the Wisconsin State Fair Milking Demonstrations. • Helped plan the Blue Ribbon Cheese and Butter Auction and the Governor’s Dairyland Youth Celebration. Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium Communications Intern – Verona, WI (May 2010-August 2010) • Assisted in communicating the benefits of using animal ID in herd management to interested producers attending county fairs, farm shows and industry meetings. • Participated in on-farm, county fair and industry implementation of animal identification projects in cooperation with livestock industry groups, UW Extension and third party service providers. • Demonstrated the use of handheld data collection equipment and assisted with other office work. Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Student Intern – Madison, WI (September 2010-May 2011) • Assisted with office work, wrote press releases and news articles, maintained the website and called donors. UW-Extension: Iowa County 4-H Youth Development Intern – Dodgeville, WI (May 2011-September 2012) • Coordinated 4-H events and activities, worked with youth and adult volunteers and assisted with general office work. UW-Madison Life Sciences Communication Teaching Assistant – Madison, WI (September 2012-present) • Develop, teach and lead discussion of LSC 100 Introduction to Communication: Inquiry & Exposition in traditional classroom format, hold office hours, evaluate course work and submit grades. UW National Agri-Marketing Association Marketing Team Member Vice President of Careers UW-Madison Collegiate Farm Bureau CALS Outstanding Sophomore Award UW-Madison CALS Dean’s List UW-Madison Badger Dairy Club UW-Madison Collegiate FFA Secretary Sentinel UW Sigma Alpha Agricultural Sorority 1st Vice President Social Activities Officer Sunshine Officer
School Leadership Activities and Awards 2011-present UW-Madison Agricultural Business Club 2011-present President 2011-2012 UW-Madison Saddle and Sirloin 2010-present UW Association of Women in Agriculture 2009 Outstanding Senior Member 2008-2011 Vice President 2008-2011 Outstanding Junior Member 2007-2011 Membership Coordinator 2010-2011 Out-of-House Representative 2009-2010 Daughter of Demeter Scholarship 2007-2011 Sunshine Coordinator 2009-2010 UW-Madison Sellery Hall Association 2008-2009 Forum Director 2007-2008 John Graber Memorial Scholarship
2007-2011 2010-2011 2007-2011 2007-present 2011 2010-2011 2010 2009-2010 2009-2010 2009-2010 2008-2009 2007-2008 2007-2008 2007-2011
Iowa County 4-H Leader and Volunteer Iowa County Farm Bureau Member Farm and Industry Short Course Mentor WI State Fairest of the Fair Competition Iowa County Fairest of the Fair AWA Women’s Ag Summit Speaker Wisconsin State FFA Officer Candidate American FFA Degree Recipient Mineral Point FFA Alumni Member
Community Activities and Awards 2011-present 4-H Key Award Recipient 2011-present Iowa County 4-H Queen 2010 WI State 4-H Youth Leader Council 2010 4-H Camp Counselor & Adult Volunteer 2009 Iowa County 4-H Ambassador 2009 Bethel United Methodist Church Member 2008 Iowa County 4-H Livestock Judging Team 2008 WI National Judging Contest Rep. 2007-present Jonesdale Jays 4-H Club Member & Officer
2007 2006-2007 2005-2007 2004-present 2003-2007 2002-present 2001-2008 2008 1995-2008
Timothy P. Schley tschley@wisc.edu | 920.858.2367 | Twitter: @timmyschley 233 W Lakelawn Pl. Madison, WI 53703
Personal Profile An enthusiastic hard worker with an entrepreneurial spirit. Especially fascinated by inbound marketing and cultivating brand awareness in an increasingly digital world. Live for communicating with others and making people feel welcomed. Strong business and creative writing skills. Personal interests currently include sports, guitar, and singing.
Key Technical Skills Programs: Microsoft Office, Dreamweaver, ACT! Contact Management Online Social Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Sulia, Hootsuite
Education University of Wisconsin-Madison Bachelor of Science, December 2012 Major in Life Sciences Communication, concentration in business Relevant Coursework: Social Media for Life Sciences Web Design for the Sciences Accounting Principles Marketing Management Communication and Human Behavior Radio Marketing Professional Certification Seminar -
Organizational Behavior Advertising in Life Sciences Relationship Marketing Integrated Marketing Communication
Oct.7, 2010
Passed certification exam with a score of 96 out of 100 Learned important skills such as prospecting, performing a client needs analysis, designing presentations, understanding competitive media, time management, and goal setting
Work Experience Life Sciences Communication Department, UW-Madison, Undergraduate Digital Marketing Strategist September 2012-Present -
Promote departmental activities and events on LSC social media and share information of academic and professional interest to students Maintain the LSC website with regular postings about departmental activities and accomplishments Create a business plan for use by different university departments outlining the resources needed to successfully implement and monitor a department social media strategy Research several different models for an undergraduate service learning practicum course to be offered during the spring 2013 semester
State Collection Service, Inc., Madison, WI, Marketing Intern -
May 2011-Present
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Lead social media strategy meetings designed to properly teach colleagues about inbound marketing in order to come to a calculated decision on how to represent ourselves on the internet Independently manage and analyze email marketing campaigns sent out to clients and prospects; give weekly report to decision-makers on findings Learn practical marketing skills from a company known for their industry-leading customer service and marketing innovation Design creative promotional strategies for the company to use for direct mail, email campaigns, and trade shows Utilize strong business writing skills to compose articles for the company newsletter sent to clients Construct booklets outlining critical business statistics and trends for clients in preparation for quarterly meetings. Requires general business knowledge and creative skills.
Leadership and Activities Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, Social Media, Risk Management, and Philanthropy Chair -
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Apply entrepreneurial spirit, technical knowledge, and communication skills to create, implement, and manage the fraternity’s social media strategy for recruiting, alumni relations, and community outreach Apply conflict management skills to mitigate any actions performed by members that are liable to the organization Utilize leadership and task-management skills to coordinate the event planning and execution of the fraternity’s philanthropy in an effort to raise money for the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Association
UW-Madison National Agri-Marketing Association, Marketing Team Member -
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Sept. 2011-April 2012
Directed a cast of 43 members participating in a musical in an effort to raise money for the charitable foundation, One Heartland, which provides services and financial aid to kids affected by HIV/AIDS Provided leadership to focus cast members on learning and refining show material Utilized group dynamic and communication skills to teach cast members new music and acting techniques Time requirement of 15-20 hours per week for 32 weeks
UW-Madison Students Today Leaders Forever, Pay it Forward Tour -
Sept. 2011-Present
Participate in a competition to create a marketing plan for a new-to-market agricultural product Individually perform extensive market research in industry trends, market segmentation, need for product, and competitive analysis and monitor financials Within a group setting, craft a business proposition, determine an action plan, and create a budget
UW-Madison Humorology, Cast Director -
Feb. 2009-Present
March 30- April 7 2012
Traveled the country to donate my time to struggling people and organizations Performed charitable acts like cleaning/organizing a Good Samaritan center, doing yard work and household chores for the elderly, and restoring the shoreline of rivers Page 2 of 2
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awethal@wisc.edu | 608.772.8953 | 2124 University Avenue Apartment #207A Madison, WI 53726
Attending: University of Wisconsin-Madison Majoring in: Life Sciences Communication Graduating: May, 2013
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Experience Pfizer Animal Health Dairy Sales Intern • • •
Madison, WI
June-August, 2012
Sold Pfizer Animal Health milk quality products that help to improve the success of dairy herds and increase farm revanue Informed dairy producers about Pfizer Animal Health products on farms that ranged from 20-2,500 cows in south-central Wisconsin Communicated with dairy producers about problems or concerns on their dairy regarding milk quality, nutrition or Pfizer Animal Health and reported feedback to Pfizer Animal Health employees to improve customer satisfaction
UW-Extension Dairy Youth Specialist Intern
Madison, WI
2010-2011
World Dairy Expo Media Room
Madison, WI
2010-2012
Farm Assistant- Old Stage Holsteins
Brooklyn, WI
2000-2011
Madison, WI
2010-Present
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Coordinated with dairy producers to secure animals for local and state Area Animal Science Days Collaborated with dairy professionals to be instructors at Badger Dairy Camp Served as a positive role model for dairy youth by always having a positive and enthusiastic attitude at all events Used established dairy publications to write questions for State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Organized the WI Jr. State Fair Dairy Premier Exhibitor and the Herdsmanship contest Wrote and submitted press releases about various events that took place at World Dairy Expo Edited articles/press releases for World Dairy Expo Daily Edition Directed media personelle and answered any questions they have about World Dairy Expo
Daily/weekend milking of 75 Registered Holstein and Jersey cows Evaluated herd health, managed young stock and administrated vaccines and other shots
Senior Sandwich Artist/ Shift Supervisor- Subway •
Further developing communication skills by practicing excellent customer service and using leadership skills to encourage co-workers to have a great attitude at work
Campus Leadership Activities Association of Women in Agriculture Vice President • •
Public Relations Officer •
2012-2013
2011-2012
2012-2013
2012-2013
Redesigned the Badger Dairy Club website by working with a agency to convey our clubs vision, creating new content for the site, and assisting with the overall design Recruit new members to, promote our organization at a variety of events and create newsletters to send out to alumni and professionals in the dairy industry
National Agri-Marketing Association Vice President-Membership • •
Enthusiastically recruited students to be part of AWA, encouraged strong bonds between members by planning multiple activities each month, led weekly informational meetings to women interested in joining AWA and coordinated professional development events for members to attend
Badger Dairy Club •
Use leadership skills daily to solve issues within the organization, and work effectively with others to problem solve
Membership Coordinator •
Facilitate communication among members in the organization by sending out emails and overseeing all committees
Actively recruit new members and coordinate events for the membership and alumni to attend Assisted with the organization of the Marketing Team product presentation for the 2012 NAMA Conference
Anna Kalscheur W9008 County Road B, Lake Mills, Wi, 53551 608 347 5368. aakalscheur@gmail.com Career Focus: Life Sciences Communication Concentration in Marketing and Communication Strategies Education: • University of Wisconsin-Madison: 2009-May, 2013 BA Life Sciences Communication • Study Abroad: Rovinj, Croatia. Summer, 2011 Cross Cultural Communications Summary of Skills • Proficient in Creative Suite 5.5, Microsoft Office • Experienced in News Writing and Press Releases for newspaper and radio • Creating Social Media Engagement on multiple platforms including, but not limited to: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus+, and Pinterest • Devising and executing Public Relations • Constructing Advertising Plans • Able to work independently or in groups Professional Experience: • Heritage Insurance Group: Social Media Marketing Manager. 2012-Present Creating social media presence for the company. Responsible for all marketing done on social media platforms as well as generating customer relations via social media. • Sweet Lips Art and Gift Gallery: Marketing Assistant, Advertising Consultant, Barista, and Customer Service. 2009-Present Devising and executing various advertising and marketing strategies both in traditional print media as well as on social media. Developing customer relations via social media. • Family Clinic of Natural Medicine: Receptionist. Summer, 2012 • Mill Pond Antiques: Customer Service. June-November, 2011 Volunteering and Leadership: • NAMA: National Agriculture Marketing Association 2012-Present • Lake Mills Food Pantry: 2010-Present • Captain of high school soccer and volleyball sports teams 08-09 • Childcare: 2007-2009 References Available Upon Request
Brianna M. Plank Permanent Address • E3180 Benrud Lane • Eau Claire, WI 54701 School Address • 515 N. Lake St. Apt. 7D • Madison, WI 53703 bmplank@wisc.edu • 715.577.4879
Education University of Wisconsin – Madison
Agriculture & Life Sciences Degree, May 2013 Life Sciences Communication with a concentration in Strategic Marketing Certificate in Entrepreneurship
Experience Anytime Fitness – Eau Claire, Wisconsin
May 2012 – Present Marketing & Communications Intern • Oversee all aspects of all marketing for scavenger hunt event on September 22, 2012 • Create blog and website, implement social media, organize all sponsorship for the event, meet with local media
Hot Mama – Madison, Wisconsin
August 2012 – Present Stylist & Sales Associate • Acquaint the customer with the merchandise floor, the sales associates and the Hot Mama philosophy • Oversee and improve the customers’ experience with Hot Mama to increase sales, retention, and brand image
Mansion Hill Inn – Madison, Wisconsin Innkeeper • Accommodated for guest needs while using interpersonal skills to smoothly operate the hotel • Improved marketing strategies to give the best customer service possible Chippewa Valley Musical Festivals – Cadott, Wisconsin Marketing and Communications Intern • Lead other interns to work as a team and establish and manage the Fest Crew grounds • Improved marketing experience for Fest by creatively advertising via Smartphone apps Macy’s – Eau Claire, Wisconsin
July 2011 – August 2012
May 2011–July 2012
Nov. 2008 – August 2009
Sales Associate • Oversaw my sales floor to keep store’s standards up to par and increase store sales • Improved the quality of the customer’s experience to improve store sales
Activities & Interests ®
Wishmakers on Campus – Non-Profit Student Organization September 2011 - present President & UW-Madison Campus Org Founder • Raising awareness of, fundraising for, and volunteering with the Make-A-Wish Foundation® • Lead, market, and hold responsibility of maintaining public relations relevant to the entire group FBLA – Phi Beta Lambda – Professional Business Organization
September 2009 - present
Marketing Committee Chair • Execute and gain valuable leadership experience as marketing committee chair • Create, gather, and organize all committee’s marketing ideas, market PBL using social media
UW-Madison Intramural Sports – Athletic Student Organization Setter & Pitcher September 2009 – present • Work with teammates using strategy and athletic ability to win games and develop relationships • Meet once a week for practice and play one game each week
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Computer: Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.) Languages: English and Conversational Spanish CPR & Lifeguard Certified through the American Red Cross with Lifeguard experience
J Statement of Value
With an education enhanced by real-world agricultural application, I am confident in my abilities to bring value to any opportunity through a solid work ethic and enjoyment for using marketing and communication techniques.
Work Experience
J Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison Bachelor of Science Majors: Life Sciences Communication and Agricultural and Applied Economics Anticipated Graduation: May 2013 Cumulative GPA: 3.253/4.0, Dean’s Honors List
ABS Global, Inc, DeForest, WI May 2012-Present Advertising and Promotions Intern w Design new Canada website to facilitate further global reach of the ABS Global brand w Perform market research to study the strengths and weaknesses of each AI company w Direct videos for promotion and placement on ABS Global YouTube channel CALS Career Services, Madison, WI June 2010-Present Student Marketing Assistant w Create various media elements for Career Services events using Adobe Creative Suite w Update website using content management systems such as WordPress w Post social media and write daily blogs to enhance knowledge of professional development w Enhance networking opportunities for students through enacting ideas for new events UW Discovery Farms, Pigeon Falls, WI May 2011-August 2011 Communications Intern w Interviewed industry leaders for various written projects to enhance message outreach w Formulated their first Facebook page to increase awareness by creating a consistent message w Communicated with audiences through the use of the ExactTarget email marketing system w Prepared presentations by interpreting scientific documents created by UW Discovery Farms
Campus Involvement
National Agri-Marketing Association August 2009-Present Vice President of Programming (2012-2013) w Collaborated with industry professionals to speak at meetings about their organization w Distributed resume books to industry professionals using Issuu software Marketing Team (January 2010-Present) w Communicated with members of the team to develop a marketing campaign strategy w Demonstrated technical skills by creating various media elements used in product marketing Treasurer (2010-2011) w Balanced the checkbook and tracked expenses using Quicken Deluxe banking software Fundraising Committee Chair (2010-2011) w Implemented new formal fundraising opportunities for the organization to pursue w Persuaded members to support fundraisers through increased involvement in event planning Collegiate FFA August 2009-Present Treasurer (2012-Present) w Established and adhered to yearly budget for given events, expenses and fundraisers Reporter (2011-2012) w Posted on Facebook to keep members up-to-date on event happenings w Updated display board to attract new members to the organization Hockey Extravaganza Chair (2011-Present) w Coordinated food purchase and distribution of large quantities to two event locations w Entertained students as master of ceremonies during pep rally events, games and songs State Convention Foodstand Chair (2010-2011) w Organized daily work schedule for foodstand workers and courtesy corps w Purchased and prepared food for selling while upholding strict food handling processes 6140 Century Avenue Apartment 204 Middleton, Wisconsin 53562 (715) 896-6550 jtsimonson@wisc.edu
Technical Skills
Microsoft Publisher, Word, Power Point, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Quicken Deluxe, Symplicity Management System, CSM Web Management, ExactTarget Email Marketing System, WordPress Web Management, Radium 3 Web Management, Issuu
Kelsey J. Olson
437 West Gorham St., Apt #84, Madison, WI 53703 Cell: 715-896-9063, Email: kjolson5@gmail.com Education University of Wisconsin-Madison 2013 Madison, WI, USA Life Sciences Communication (Agricultural Journalism), Business Emphasis Bachelor of Science GPA: 3.613, May 2013 Certified Radio Marketing Professional earned through the Radio Advertising Bureau 2011 Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University 2012 Buenos Aires, Argentina Study Abroad, Spanish Emphasis Studied at the University of Buenos Aires, University of El Salvador, and at the IFSA Butler University in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Studied with Argentine students, classes and program were all in Spanish Internship teaching English at Natan Guessing Elementary School in Buenos Aires Summary of Skills • • • • • •
Competitive analysis Product promotion Fluent in Spanish speaking, reading and writing Monitoring and measuring Outreach campaigns Detail oriented
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Writing and editing Communication plans for company recruitment Internet marketing Customer targeting Social media Cold calling
Experience International Market Development Assistant January 2010-January 2012 Food Export Association of the Midwest – Chicago, IL and the WI Department of Agriculture – Madison, WI • Promoted Wisconsin agricultural products internationally to foreign buyers • Developed and implemented strategy for outreach campaigns to build awareness of Food Export Midwest programs and services • Implemented communication and company recruitment plans for various international activities and events • Helped execute events and buyers missions in the Madison area • Maintained accurate and current information in the customer database General farm labor 2004-present Vaarendahl Dairy Farms – Black River Falls, WI Grew up and worked on a fifth-generation registered Holstein dairy farm Organizations University of Wisconsin National Agri-Marketing Association (UW-NAMA) 2010-2011 World Dairy Expo Committee Chair 2010-2011 UW-NAMA Student Council Representative UW-NAMA Marketing Team 2009-2011 Action Plan Committee 2010-2011 Monitoring and Measuring Presenter The Association of Women in Agriculture (AWA) 2010-2011 Website Coordinator and Communications Committee Co-chair 2009-2011 Cows on the Concourse Volunteer 2009-2011 Breakfast of the Farm Volunteer Agriculture Futures of America (AFA) 2011-2012 Leadership conference full industry scholarship Literacy Network 2010-2011 Literacy Tutor helping Spanish-speakers learn to read, write and speak English 4-H Member 2008 Key Award recipient, Citizenship Washington Focus delegate, 2008 Supreme Grand Champion dairy exhibitor , 2006 and 2008 Best of Show cultural arts and soil science exhibits
Le Grand Simon 2110 University Ave Madison, Wisconsin, 53726 Date of birth: 02/10/1991 Nationality: French Mobile: 608 906 8045 Email: simonle.grand29@gmail.com Senior Agricultural exchange student looking for French tutor position Education + Qualification 2012- Current: Senior year in Agricultural major. UW Wisconsin, Madison. 2011-2012:
Third year of five year agricultural MSc equivalent at ESA (Ecole Supérieure d’Agriculture). University of Agriculture, Angers, France.
2008-2009:
Lycée Le Likès, Quimper, France. Baccalaureat in science (biology) with distinction (equivalent to ‘A’ level).
Work experience 2011:
Schils BV, calf food producer, Sittard, Netherlands. A 13 weeks work placement into the sales department. Customers monitoring and after sales service.
2010:
Frederic Gillet’s meat farm, Indre, France. A two month internship. Supervising the health care of the heard, fixing machinery.
2010:
English tutoring for French high school students. 2 month. Angers, France.
Languages English:
Holder of FCE, B2 upper-intermediate level with daily use of English 2009. Holder of TOEFL iBT, C1 level (grade 94 out of 120), 2012.
Spanish:
B1, good school level
French:
Native language. Frequently use (writing and speaking).
Additional information Associations: Active member of ESA challenge-association which organizes events with European students and Angers inhabitants. Member of ESA’s student office one year ago. Member of “Eostiged Ar Stangala”- association spreading the Breton culture. Interests:
Sports: badminton practice several times a week. Travelling (India, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany) French literature.
Mackenzie Paige Krentz 308 North Carroll Street Apt. #1, Madison, Wisconsin 53703 (608) 235-5986 | mpkrentz@wisc.edu
CAREER FOCUS Life Science Communications Concentration in Marketing and Communication Strategies
SUMMARY OF SKILLS Works independently or in groups Outgoing and personable Effective communication skills Leadership
EDUCATION University of Wisconsin ● Graduating Spring 2013 Madison, Wisconsin Life Science Communications Coursework includes: Communication in Life Science Industries, Intro to Digital Video Production, Advertising in Life Sciences
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Marketing Intern at the Foundation for Madison Public Schools ●August 2012- present • Write for the website and newsletters on behalf of FMPS • Communicate with local businesses and their partnerships with local public schools • Defining grant and endowment information with schools and businesses Marketing Intern at The Towers Apartments ● March 2012-May 2012 • Developed effective marketing and communication strategies •
Building relationships to recruit new tenants
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Door-to-door promotion and recruitment
• Observed and gave input in staff meetings University Ridge Golf Course ● March 2012- May 2012 • Worked on the beverage cart and behind the bar promoting sales of beverages and fundraisers • Handled large amounts of cash and balanced till at end of shift • Made networking connections simply by getting to know the guests on a more personal level
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Organizational Behavior MHR 300 • Learned how to be an effective individual contributor to a semester-long consulting team project • Worked with organization to develop formal action plans to solve business problems • Analyzed employee survey data and linked this to action plan development • Evaluated effectiveness of overall organizations • On-site assessment and interviewing employees Leadership Experience • Assisted in behind-the-scenes work of the All Campus Leadership Conference in 2012 • Captain of high school and collegiate volleyball teams
Mara E. Budde
1909 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53726 • Phone: 920.344.2945 • Email: budde2@wisc.edu
Education
University of Wisconsin –Madison Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences Majors — Dairy Science & Life Sciences Communication, Business Concentration Cumulative GPA — 3.12 Graduation Date — December 2013
Experience
Agri-View – Editorial Intern, Madison, WI May 2012-Present • Fine tune editing skills • Capture audience interest by writing newsworthy and meaningful articles about various facets of the agriculture industry • Assist with newspaper layout in Adobe InDesign • Learn how to take photos for newspaper and develop an eye for photography
CRV USA – Marketing Intern, Madison, WI November 2011- Present • Craft promotional materials, newsletter layout and other materials to enhance brand consistency and awareness in the dairy industry • Compose articles and testimonials for the company newsletter, The NewsBrief as well as feature stories for Cow Management • Apply knowledge of web content, design and navigation to improve the CRV USA Website Kuhn North America – Marketing Intern, Brodhead, WI May 2011 – August 2011 • Updated and created product descriptions, technical specifications and additional information on the company Website efficiently and effectively • Wrote interesting and relevant stories for the Kuhn Corporate Tab and Perspectives Newsletter • Conducted an Internet research survey to further develop company’s understanding of how farmers use the Internet to research equipment • Strengthened the use of social media by creating a social media strategy to gain new followers and engage current followers
Activities
National Agri-Marketing Association
President Present • Motivate the officer team and membership to plan and attend events • Delegate responsibilities to the officer team Vice President-Membership 2011-2012 • Generate ways to recruit new members and retain current members • Create 2011-2012 NAMA Annual Report • Plan social events to facilitate camaraderie among members Association of Women in Agriculture House Manager Present • Manage 24 women in one house and oversee that the house remains in working order • Utilize motivation and leadership techniques to get residents to complete house jobs in a timely fashion and uphold house morale Breakfast on the Farm General Chair 2011-2012 • Planned and organized the event and manage other chairs and members to ensure the event runs well
Badger Dairy Club Present • Help construct the World Dairy Expo Showring and use sales tactics to sell ice to cattle exhibitors
Sigma Alpha Agricultural Sorority-Alpha Tau Chapter Public Relations Coordinator • Increase awareness, update social media, and represent the organization at campus events • Design overall layout and manage content of the Alpha Tau website
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Breinne Nicole Hendrickson
1916 Birge Terrace ♦ Madison, Wisconsin 53726 ♦ bnhendrickso@wisc.edu ♦ 608.444.7340 EDUCATION University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin Dairy Science & Life Sciences Communication
May 2014
WORK EXPERIENCE University of Wisconsin-Extension, Madison, Wisconsin 2012-Present Dairy Youth Programs Intern • Coordinate events and activities for youth interested in dairy science & agriculture • Direct Badger Dairy Camp, Area Animal Science Days, State Fair Premier Exhibitor & Herdsmanship Contest, State FFA Dairy Judging Contest & State 4-H Quiz Bowl • Worked with professionals in the dairy industry to volunteer for all of the events University of Wisconsin Center for Dairy Profitability, Madison, Wisconsin 2011-2012 Assistant for Tom Kriegl • Create professional letters to research experts for a farm financial analyst • Manage data & create detailed charts from research information • Use organizational skills to compile technical information & research results Jeffrey-Way Holsteins, Belleville, Wisconsin Lifetime Animal Care & Herd Assistant • Milk & manage a 90-cow herd of registered Holsteins in a 57-tiestall barn • Feeding calves appropriate feed rations to ensure a great herd health & sufficient growth • Picturing & registering calves using the National Holstein Association EASY ID software • Clip & fit herd three times a year for cleanliness, milk quality & classification • Prepare showstring for various shows throughout the year ACTIVITIES & HONORS Wisconsin Junior Holstein Association 1995-Present 2011 Wisconsin Holstein Association Princess • Serve as an ambassador to promote & communicate knowledge of the association Badger Dairy Club 2010-Present 16th Badger Invitational Sale Catalog and Semen Sale Chair • Design the catalog layout, organize all of the cattle information & organize semen sales Committee Chair • State FFA Contest, 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl, State Show Showmanship, Club Mixer Association of Women in Agriculture 2010-Present 2011 Breakfast on the Farm Publicity Co-Chair • Coordinate press releases, organize radio announcements, design & distribute flyers Committee Member • Communications UW-Madison Intercollegiate Dairy Judging Team Member 2011-Present Accelerated Genetics Intercollegiate Contest • Fifth Top Individual Overall North American International Livestock Exposition Intercollegiate Contest National Agri-Marketing Association 2011-Present NAMA Secretary 2011-2012 Marketing Team • National Finalist at the Agri-Marketing Conference & Trade Show
Caroline Collins chcollins@wisc.edu • (763) 221-0783 Permanent address: 2445 Garland Ln Plymouth, MN 55447
Campus address: 108 Langdon St Madison, WI 53703
Objective: Seeking internship opportunities related to either management of agricultural systems from an environmental perspective or entry-level management training Education: University of Wisconsin ⎯ Madison Expected graduation: May 2014 GPA: 3.86/4.0 B.Sc. - Agricultural Business Management, B. Sc. - Environmental Studies Experience: UW Madison Organic Agriculture Research Institute – Summer Intern 2012 – Present • Field data collection, weed management, irrigation, and harvest of organic and conventional crops • Quantitative and qualitative evaluation of various crops according to specific research protocol Center for Academic Excellence – Tutor, August 2011 – March 2012 • Tutored individuals in introductory chemistry and math • Communicated effectively and worked closely with first-generation and low-income college students to facilitate their engagement with course concepts 3PD, Inc. – Summer Intern 2011 • Ensured accuracy of logistics software through documented testing and quality assurance • Analyzed report backlogs for redundancy and updated system documentation using Wiki Study Abroad: Oxford University, Saïd Business School, Summer 2012 • Contributed to a group project on market mapping for rural electrification in India, working closely with a foreign CEO for data validation • Attended weekly lectures focused on the impacts of Social Entrepreneurship on alternative regional and cultural environments Activities: UW Women’s Rugby Football Club 2011-2012 Kappa Alpha Theta – member since Fall 2010 • Chief Marketing Officer 2012-2013 o Mobilized chapter members to host successful philanthropy events for over 300 participants, raising nearly $4,000 annually for Court Appointed Special Advocates o Lead Marketing Focus Group, which includes alumni relations, IT, and communications Mu Kappa Tau, professional honorary marketing organization – member since Fall 2012 Collegiate Farm Bureau – member since Fall 2012 Awards: Ruth and Carl Miller Academic Merit Award Fall 2012 Cenex Harvest States Scholarship Spring 2011 William F. Vilas Scholarship Award Fall 2010
Kirsten Strohmenger 113 Emma Court, Madison, Wisconsin 53716 608.214.4290 kstrohmenger@wisc.edu
OBJECTIVE Seeking a career in agriculture to utilize my passion for agriculture, customer service skills and marketing mindset
EXPERIENCE Student Staff MemberSeptember 2012- Present Madison, WI Babcock Hall Dairy Store Address all customer needs and wants in a knowledgeable and sociable manner Guiding people of all ages through the dairy plant, showing and explaining dairy processes Creatively marketing dairy products through suggestive selling and promotion Motivate and encourage team members in in carrying through shift duties Guest Services AgentJune 2011- Present Madison, WI Marcus Hotels and Resorts Train and teach employees on standards and service requirements Generate customer satisfaction; respond appropriately and promptly to customer concerns Contributed to hotel revenue profitability by upgrading and up-selling Honor customers by providing quick, compassionate, and personable service Enrollment Center Clerical AssistantMadison Area Technical College
June 2011December 2011 Madison, WI
Confidentially updated Madison College student database records Excelled in Microsoft Office to categorize and organize files Proficient using Oracle and PeopleSoft software Answered and directed phone calls in friendly and efficient manner
EDUCATION University of Wisconsin-Madison Agriculture Business Management, Bachelor of Science
May 2014
ACTIVITIES
Association of Women in Agriculture, UW- Madison National Agri-Marketing Association, UW- Madison Collegiate Farm Bureau, UW- Madison Wisconsin DECA State Officer Leadership Consultant, 2012- Present Wisconsin DECA State Officer, 2009-2010
Olivia A. Hoff Current: 17 N. Randall Ave. Madison, WI 53711 Permanent: 6070 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53217
ohoff@wisc.edu 414-916-0516
EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN- MADISON Life Sciences Communication Agricultural Applied Economics All Academic Big-Ten List 2010
MADISON, WI May 2014
WORK EXPERIENCE MAD CITY WINDOWS Madison,Wis Marketing Assistant/ Canvassing May -July 2012 • Went door to door to sign up potential clients for free window estimates. • Received commission for sales made from leads. METLIFE Milwaukee, Wis Insurance and Investment - Internship May -August 2011 • Rotated through operations, recruiting, training and marketing departments each week. • Worked on reading resumes, putting together network events the agents can attend, along with other projects. • Took financial class through The American College and with a group constructed a financial plan for a mock family. WHITEFISH BAY SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP Basketball Instructor Summer 2007, 2008, 2009 • Created drills and put campers through them. • Coached sixth grade through high school.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES VARSITY CATHOLIC MISSION TRIP SAINT LUCIA • Went with 27 student- athletes from around the country to St. Lucia for 8 days. May 2012 • Fundraised entire cost of trip by asking family and friends for donations. • Talked to schools around St. Lucia about combining faith and sport. Trying to give hope to them though our testimonies. • Also ran a soccer camp for the youth in the afternoon with drills and games. COMMUNITY OF GOOD SHEPARD/ HOPE FAITH MINISTRIES/ UPPER ROOM KANSAS CITY, MO Service Trip through St. Pauls Catholic Church- Leader January 2012 • Community of Good Shepard: A day center for adult’s with disabilities. We sang, acted out skits with dress up clothes, played games and generally helped with the adults in what they desired to do. • HopeFaith Ministries: A day center for homeless that provided meals, clothes, laundry and other services. We sorted and organized through donations and interacted with some regulars. • Upper Room: An after school program that provided reading and tutoring support for kindergarten through 8th grade. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BILOXI, MS Service Trip through St. Paul’s Catholic Church January 2011 • Spent a week in Mississippi building houses with a group from Madison church. BOOKIN’ IT WITH BUCKY MADISON, WI • Attended a fourth grade class to read books with the students
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & ATHLETICS BADGER YEARBOOK 2010-2011 • Part of the marketing team. • Sold advertisements to local companies for the yearbook and set up signs around campus to market the book to students. NATIONAL AGRICULTURE MARKETING ASSOCIATION (NAMA) 2012- Present • Student Council Representative • Marketing team member UW- MADISON WOMENS SOCCER TEAM, GOALKEEPER 2009-2012 • Sweet Sixteen in 2009 • NCAA Second Round 2010
COMPUTER SKILLS • Proficient in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Photoshop, GarageBand, InDesign
PAIGE E. KIECKER 304 Princeton Ave. Apartment 2 Madison, WI 53726 651/366-0819
kiecker@wisc.edu
4104 Prairie Ridge Rd. Eagan, MN 55123 651/686-8084
OBJECTIVE Summer public relations internship with a focus on medical sciences or biotechnology outreach. EDUCATION University of Wisconsin-Madison B.S. Life Sciences Communication, expected May 2014 Cumulative GPA 3.0 • Completed coursework in biology, chemistry, marketing and mixed media • Current coursework in scientific reporting, public relations and advertising St. Croix Lutheran High School Cumulative GPA 3.9 • Graduated Summa Cum Laude with honors in top 15% of class EXPERIENCE LifeTime Fitness, Eagan, MN Front Desk Receptionist, May 2008-August 2010 • Improved multi-tasking skills by efficiently performing general office and cashier tasks Personal Nanny, Eagan, MN June 2010-present • Consistently displayed responsibility and reliability, worked 40 hrs/wk COMPUTER SKILLS • Experience with Adobe Dreamweaver • Familiar with use of media outlets- Twitter, Facebook, Google+ • Proficient in use of Microsoft Office LEADERSHIP • Human Powered Vehicle Challenge Team UW-Madison Chapter o President-2011 o Industry Relations Representatitve-2012 • Soccer- Captain, All-State Honorable Mention, 5 varsity letters • Golf- established and organized first girls’ varsity team, Captain, 4 varsity letters • Robert C. Byrd Scholarship recipient, National Honor Society Member ACTIVITIES • • •
Women In Science and Engineering Member Science Camp coordinator, Shorewood Hills Elementary, Madison, WI National Agricultural Marketing Association Member, UW-Madison Chapter
LANGUAGE • Spanish (Proficient, 5 years of study)
Ryan Peterson rgpeterson2@wisc.edu
(715) 417-2884 233 West Lakelawn Place: Madison, WI 53703
Objective Seeking an internship in the agricultural business field where I can utilize my strong knowledge of the beef industry as well as my communication and organization skills. Education University of Wisconsin-Madison Bachelor of Science: Anticipated graduation date May 2014 Double Major: Agriculture and Applied Economics & Life Sciences Communication
Experience Farm Laborer/Manager May 2002- Present Peterson Limousin Farms, Osceola WI Managed daily operations including cattle breeding, health, feeding and calving for purebred Limousin herd Built relationship with business owners to increase frozen beef sales and continued established print advertising campaign Coordinate annual benefit events as President for the Wisconsin Junior Limousin Association Executive Board Student Ambassador April 2011- Present College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, UW-Madison Provided incoming students and parents with a personable resource for information on CALS Communicated with potential students and their families, recruiting them to the UW campus Assisted in CALs media events while serving on the Officer Team as Vice-President Vice President of Recruitment December 2012-Present Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, UW-Madison Organized a network of more than 75 individuals to assist in identifying potential members Managed three recruitment events attracting over 40 university-accepted students Finishing a plan to have the largest recruitment class in over six years- 18 new members Maintenance Worker May 2011-August 2011 National Park Service, Osceola WI Performed all tasks associated with the preservation and repair of boat landings and campsites Executed all safety procedures outlined by the state and federal regulations Collaborated with five other workers on certain tasks as well as working alone on jobs Leadership Involvement UW-Madison Collegiate Farm Bureau, Active Member UW-Madison Badger Dairy Club, Active Member UW-Madison National Agri-Marketing Association, Active Member UW-Madison Saddle and Sirloin, Active Member
September 2010- Present September 2012- Present September 2012- Present September 2010- May 2012
TAYLOR T. F RIT SCH EDUCATION
tfritsch@wisc.edu | 608.341.7240 615 N. Lake St., Apt. 2 Madison, WI 53703
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI • Bachelor of Science - Business emphasis • Agricultural & Applied Economics • Life Sciences Communication (formerly Agricultural Journalism) • Cumulative GPA: 3.79 • Dean’s List - 4 semesters • Expected graduation in Spring 2014
WORK EXPERIENCE Outreach & Program Assistant Aug. 2012-Present Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin, Juneau, WI • Responsible for management of statewide college student mentorship program, including program marketing and recruitment of producer mentors and student participants. • Assist at various educational programs. Marketing & Communications Intern Summer 2012 National Swine Registry, West Lafayette, IN • Conducted interviews and wrote three feature articles for the association’s magazine, Seedstock EDGE. • Worked with producers to design effective advertisements for placement in the magazine. • Launched a blog series focused on industry issues. • Collaborated with team members to provide live coverage of national swine shows, including taking photos and posting content to blogs and other social media. Public Relations Intern Summer 2011 Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Madison, WI • Researched and wrote articles and policy backgrounders used in the organizational magazine and website. • Updated website news articles and prepared a weekly electronic agriculture news briefing sent to members, organizational leaders and media. • Assisted in implementation of the organization’s social media strategy. • Developed and designed a 10-page member advocacy guide.
FARM BACKGROUND Whitson View Farms, Dodgeville, WI Lifetime • Duties include general farm chores and operating equipment on a 600-acre dairy and row crop farm. • Gained experience in animal evaluation and insight into operations and finances of a commercial agricultural operation. • Learned basic work skills, including responsibility, interpersonal skills and punctuality.
LEADERSHIP Vice President May 2012-Present Director At-Large Sept. 2010-May 2012 UW-Madison Collegiate Farm Bureau • Assisted in directing all events of a newly formed campus organization. • Served as a key planner for the annual Ag Day on Campus event, promoting agriculture to the campus community. • Represented the club on the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Student Council. Co-Chair, Badger Kick-Off Classic May 2012-Present • Designed logo and marketing materials for the Badger Kick-Off Classic, Wisconsin’s largest prospect beef cattle show. • Developed a new website to improve communications with exhibitors, sponsors and other stakeholders. President May 2012-Present College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Ambassadors • Collaborated with officer team to redevelop student ambassador training programs. • Responsible for collaboration with college’s professional staff and alumni association to meet annual objectives. Treasurer Dec. 2011-Sept. 2012 Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity - Iota Chapter • Handled all financial affairs of the chapter, including collections and disbursements. • Developed the organization’s fiscal year budget. • Co-chaired the organization’s annual Competitive Edge, Alpha Gamma Rho’s senior preview and recruitment event in Spring 2011. Vice President June 2010-June 2011 Wisconsin 4-H Youth Leader Council • Provided leadership at the Wisconsin 4-H and Youth Conference, co-chairing the conference planning committee in 2011. • Interacted with donors and sponsors at Wisconsin 4-H Foundation events. • Represented University of Wisconsin Extension and Wisconsin 4-H at national Public Issue Leader Development conference, meeting with lawmakers about importance of 4-H programs.
ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS Badger Dairy Club, UW-Madison 2010-Present UW Saddle & Sirloin Club 2010-Present Dane County Farm Bureau 2011-Present
HONORS AND AWARDS American FFA Degree Recipient Wisconsin Agricultural & Life Sciences Alumni Association Outstanding Sophomore National Ag Day Student Delegate American Farm Bureau National Collegiate Discussion Meet Semifinalist Outstanding Sophomore, Alpha Gamma Rho-Iota Chapter Outstanding Sophomore, UW-Madison Saddle & Sirloin Club Agriculture Future of America National Scholar Wisconsin 4-H Key Award Recipient
2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2010 2010
Carrie Warmka
1909 University Ave. Madison, WI 53726 • warmka@wisc.edu • 920.382.7560
Education
University of Wisconsin - Madison Bachelor of Dairy Science
Employment
Anticipated Graduation: May 2015
Tony’s Pizza, Waupun, WI April 2010 – July 2012 Waitress at local Italian Restaurant - Maintain high customer relations through positive attitude and high quality service Brossard Dairy Farm LLC, Beaver Dam, WI July 2009 – April 2010 Milking hand on 120-cow dairy farm emphasizing milk quality - Worked to ensure high milk quality through proper mastitis detection and treatment Warmka Holsteins, Fox Lake, WI 2000 – present Assistant herdsperson on family farm of 190 grade and registered Holsteins - Assist in herd mating decisions - Manage, care and administer treatments for calves from birth to six months - Select, prepare, clip and exhibit cattle at Dodge County and Wisconsin Junior State Fair - Sustain high milk quality through proper milking procedures - Continue to build personal herd through selecting and purchasing cattle
Leadership/Activities
Badger Dairy Club Fall 2011 – present Promote the Dairy Industry World Dairy Expo Showring Chair 16th Badger Invitational Sale Chair ADSA-SAD Dairy Bowl Team Member Association of Women in Agriculture Fall 2011 – present Developed professional and social skills in an agricultural setting Sigma Alpha- Alpha Tau – Agricultural Sorority Fall 2011 –present Utilized professional skills and leadership skills with an emphasis on agriculture Agriculture in the Classroom Coordinator December 2011-present Sunshine Officer December 2011-present Wisconsin and Dodge County Junior Holstein Association 2007 – present Fostered passion for and gained a vast knowledge of the Registered Holstein Industry 2015 Wisconsin Junior Holstein Convention Chair 2011 Wisconsin Holstein Association Princess Attendant January 2011-December 2011 Secretary January 2010 – present Junior Dairy Bowl Captain 2009 State Junior Dairy Bowl Champion Team 2009 Dodge County Junior Holstein Dairy Bowl Team 2007 – Present Wisconsin State Holstein Convention Attendee 2007 – Present Dodge County 4-H 2000 - present Garnered leadership skills and served as a role model to younger members Youth Dairy Project Leader 2007 - present Dairy Judging Team Member 2003 – present Dairy Bowl Team Member 2003 – 2011
Erin Kappelman ekappelman@wisc.edu (920) 905-3806 Permanent Address: 3300 Berringer Rd., Two Rivers, WI 54241
Education University of Wisconsin-Madison Bachelor of Science, May 2015 Double Major: Dairy Science & Agricultural and Applied Economics
Work Experience Cooperative Network, Special Projects Intern : Madison, WI
Design informational brochures and logos for legislative and educational use Assist Communications Director with social media upkeep, project research, and website development Chaperone and coordinate annual Youth Leadership Congress Conduct and compile surveys of member cooperatives Log and categorize contact times for Rural Cooperative Development Grant Experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Dairy Science Student Intern: Madison, WI
December 2011-May 2012
Update and maintain payroll forms, computer requisition forms, deposits, and lab manager files Manage and compile University of Wisconsin, Center for Dairy Profitability program materials Organize filing system for department research programs Work as office assistant to the Dairy Science Student Coordinator, Department Administrator, and Head of Financial
Meadow Brook Farms, Herdsworker: Two Rivers, WI
May 2012-Present
June 1998-Present
Owner and breeder of ten registered Holstein dairy cows Act as calf manager for approximately one hundred calves Organize two-week chore schedule for over twenty employees Assist with general farm work including milking cows, weekly dry cow vaccinations, dry cow treatment, merging hay, and other day-to-day duties Moderate experience with Dairy Comp 305
Shellie Kappelman Photography, Photographer’s Assistant: Two Rivers, WI July 2008- Present Communication and sales to clients Design bridal and senior photo albums Assist with photo shoots Moderate Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel experience; Minimal Microsoft Access experience
Leadership Activities
Association of Women in Agriculture, University of Wisconsin-Madison Community Service Coordinator Badger Dairy Club, University of Wisconsin-Madison World Dairy Expo Storage/Warehouse Chairperson Badger Dairy Camp Counselor National Agri-Marketing Association, Badger Chapter Land O’ Lakes Purina Feed salesperson, iPad survey-taker at World Dairy Expo Cooperative Network Youth Corps Attended National Institute for Cooperative Education Youth Conference, Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association Youth Congress, organized and managed Cooperative Network Co-ops, Yes! Conference
Gabe Janke — Address: 233 West Lakelawn Pl, Madison WI — Phone: (715) 533-5602 — E-Mail: gsjanke@wisc.edu
Education___________________________________________ University of Wisconsin-Madison Major: Agricultural Business Management, emphasis in Agronomy GPA: 3.64
Anticipated Graduation: May 2015
Relevant Courses Agricultural and Applied Economics, Environmental Economics, Agronomy, Marketing
Work Experience______________________________________ Farm Herdsman September 2005-Present Janke Dairy Farm Humbird, WI · Assisted with daily operations of milking and annual operations of crop planting and harvesting. · · ·
Worked closely with part time neighborhood employees Gained comprehensive knowledge in agronomic practices by growing grain crops Developed strong work ethic and effective time management Research Assistant May 2012-August 2012
Syngenta Seeds · · ·
Janesville, WI Led and taught a crew of college employees though the pollination process Traveled to yield trial sites and recorded agricultural notes on an Allegro Assisted plant breeders in their breeding programs by making specific genetic crosses in early material
Leadership Experience________________________________ Alpha Gamma Rho ·
Member in a nationally recognized agricultural fraternity
National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) ·
New member
St. Louis Leadership Conference ·
Learned valuable skills necessary to communicate effectively
Trick or Treat With the Greeks Representative ·
Led a Halloween celebration of 50 participants to help children from low-income families enjoy Halloween
Badger Crops Club ·
Attend monthly meetings and network with other like-minded students and industry representatives.
Badger Dairy Club ·
Worked over 10 hours at World Dairy Expo
Honors and Achievements____________________________ ·
Alpha Gamma Rho President’s Club
Skills_______________________________________________ · ·
Proficient in use of Microsoft Excel for data analysis Can operate agricultural equipment, including tractors, skid- steer loaders, and other small machinery
Jacob Becker (715) 495-6513 jlbecker4@wisc.edu 1537 Jefferson St Madison, WI 53711 (Current Address) W4895 County Road W Eleva, WI 54738 (Permanent Address)
EDUCATION University of Wisconsin-Madison Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Marketing GPA: 3.35/4.00
Madison, WI May 2015
EXPERIENCE 3-B Farms
Eleva, WI Dairy-Herd Manager June 2007-August 2011 Coordinate employee time scheduling and job assignments for highest productivity Implement cost-saving solutions for all aspects of the farm to generate the highest possible profit Provide daily health care for over 200 cattle and assist veterinarians with more complex health issues Harvest crops quickly and efficiently to ensure top quality feed and time saving Combine optimal feed ingredients to maximize production output from each milking cow Manage 80 cow milking herd to achieve a grade A quality milk using good cleaning techniques Run and service both large and small machinery for daily tasks such as mixing, feeding and cleaning Prince of Peace Covenant Church Mondovi, WI Volunteer Sound/Audio Technician January 2010-August 2011 Control all audio equipment and sound level aspects during the church service
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) Treasurer May 2012-Present Serve as Fundraising Committee Chair for UW NAMA Manage budget and keep an accurate record of all receipts and disbursements totaling over $20,000 Marketing Team January 2012-May 2012 Joined the action plan team and helped develop a full marketing plan for our fictional product Assisted financials team by forecasting a budget for the next three years Created a sell sheet using the Adobe InDesign CS5.5 program as a member of the design team Student Council Representative February 2012-May 2012 Attended Wisconsin Student Council meetings and reported back to NAMA organization
Sports Business Club (SBC) Member
September 2011-Present Attend meetings and speaker events to learn more about the club and the sports business industry Build relationships with professionals in the sports business industry
National Organization for Business and Engineering (NOBE) Collegiate FFA Mu Kappa Tau (MKT)
Interests Golf, Anything Football, Movies, Weight Lifting, and Family
(Sept. 2011-May 2012) (Sept. 2011-Present) (Sept. 2012-Present)
Michele Mae Gutenberger 303 N. Princeton Ave Apt 13 ● Madison, WI 53706● (608) 606-5560● mgutenberger@wisc.edu
EDUCATION University of Wisconsin-Madison Major: Agricultural Business Management Expected Graduation: May, 2015 GPA: 3.40/4.00
EXPERIENCE Polenske Agronomic Consulting De Pere, WI Internship as Crop Scout May 2012- August 2012 Worked 55-65 hours a week Analyzed fields by counting number of insects and weeds to evaluate if fields need spraying Calculated populations by measuring the number of plants per square foot for alfalfa, corn, and soybeans Reported results to the 65 different farmers we worked with Norse Star Jerseys Inc. Westby, WI Assistant Calf Manager June 2011- January 2012 Morning and night feedings of calves for a 500 jersey cow dairy Assist in maintaining calf health through 50 bottle feedings Feed in multiple feeding locations Pasteurize 40 pounds of milk daily two times a day Maintain 100 clean calf pens Dan and Melody Schreiner Westby, WI Child Care Provider 2007-2011 Assist in preparing meals for three children Entertain two children and one baby Maintain a clean house for the parents
ACTIVITIES Association of Women in Agriculture Scholarship Chair o Organizing Competitive Edge: event to assist incoming freshmen in the transition to college Contacting 10 speakers/professors Contacting around 200 incoming freshmen o Award outstanding members and academic awards Co-Chair of Set-Up for Breakfast on the Farm o Order and arrange tents, grills, tables, chairs Participation in Homecoming Activities Participation in Haunted House to raise money for food pantry Community Service Projects UW-Madison Badger Dairy Club World Dairy Expo Business Chair o Keep track of 50+ scheduled workers and log the employees’ hours o Transport workers from campus to Expo o Report to the Expo staff on hours and location of participation Work at World Dairy Expo o Collect milk in bulk tank o Follow health guidelines to produce grilled cheese at club cheese stand o Assist in the setup and decoration of show-ring UW-Madison National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) Participated in Field Study Spent two weeks in Mexico touring dairy and agricultural farms UW-Madison Collegiate Farm Bureau
2011-Present 2012-Present
2011-Present 2011-Present 2011 2011-Present 2011-Present 2012-Present
2011-Present
2012-Present August 2012 2011-2012
HONORS UW-Madison’s Dean’s List
Spring 2012 *Ask for References if needed
Emily Selner
Sullivan Room 118 635 Elm Drive Madison, Wisconsin 53701 920-255-4136 | eselner@wisc.edu
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison Bachelor of Science | Expected Graduation Date: May 2016 Major: Life Science Communication
Work Experience
The Denmark News June 2011-June 2012 Agriculture Columnist Intern Denmark, Wisconsin • Wrote a total of 30 agriculture-based articles on a bi-weekly basis • Conducted approximately 30 interviews and appropriate research for articles • Wrote 1 in-depth feature story • Learned communication skills and interview skills FFA Supplement Chief Editor • Wrote approximately 15 articles • Delegated article topics among writing team and edited final drafts of all articles • Organized layout of articles for the 24 page spread • Took pictures at various events to include in the paper The National Dairy Shrine Jan. 2012- Aug 2012 Office Assistant Denmark, Wisconsin • Learned to input and file new membership information in Microsoft Excel • Assembled and sent out information packets and newsletters to all members in the database • Wrote 3 press releases • Updated the website via blog posts approximately 4 times • Cataloged and organized artifacts in the National Dairy Shrine library • Learned clerical skills Ra-Mar-Land Farms Lifetime Experience Farm Hand Denmark, Wisconsin • General activities include, milking twice a day, feeding all young stock, assisting in medical procedures, help during harvesting, and provide general labor when needed • Keep general records for herd management practices • Learned reliability, farm techniques, adaptability, and attention to detail
Leadership/Activities
Denmark FFA Sept. 2007- Present 2011- 2012 Vice President Denmark, Wisconsin • Kids Against Hunger Event Chair- organized speakers, sought approval from school administration, spoke to possible donors for the program, wrote a press release detailing the event • Career Development Events Chair- contacted judges for speaking contests, organized teams for various events, participated in the State Qualifying Judging Team, participated in the State Contest for Prepared Speaking and Discussion Meet • Student’s Promoting Milk Student Advisor- sought donations from various organization/businesses, spoke at 2 events about health benefits of dairy products, designed t-shirts, sent milk orders, kept accurate records of milk sales
Erica Olson
Education
eaolson4@wisc.edu 715-299-2678 821 West Johnson Street, 651A, Madison WI 53706
University of Wisconsin-Madison Bachelor of Science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Major: Community and Environmental Sociology Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2016
Experience
Vaarendahl Dairy Farms- Black River Falls, WI June 2009-August 2012 General Farm Labor • Grew up and worked on a fifth-generation registered Holstein dairy farm • Experience with animals and agronomy Black River Falls Figure Skating Club November 2009- March 2012 Figure Skating Coach 2009-2012 • Worked four years as a Learn to Skate and Freestyle Coach • Trained Coaching Assistants • Taught skills needed to test in the USFSA program UW-Extension Office, Black River Falls, Black River Falls, WI Summer of Science Trainer 2012 June 2012- August 2012 • Volunteered at multiple workshops for the Youth Summer of Science • Conducted science experiments with children ages 6-12 Jackson County Agricultural Society August 2012 • Ticket sales at main events • Judging assistant • Dealt with the finances of the Jackson County Fair
Accomplishments
Herb Kohl Academic Scholarship Jackson Electric Cooperative Ambassador and Scholarship Recipient Black River Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Youth Ambassador Lion’s Honor Student National Honor Society FCCLA –National Gold Medal Winner
Organizations
University of Wisconsin National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) • 2012- World Dairy Expo booth working assistant- Cottonseed LLC University of Wisconsin Madison Collegiate Farm Bureau • 2012 YFA Conference Sponsored Delegate 4-H Member • Key Award Recipient • Citizen Washington Focus delegate • Supreme Grand Champion Dairy Exhibitor • Best of Show Plant and Soil Science
May 2012 May 2012 January-May 2011 May 2010 May 2010-May 2012 July 2009,2011,2012
October 2011 June 2010 August 2010 August 2010, 2012
Jaime Sawle 304 Turner Kronshage, 1650 Kronshage Drive, Madison, WI 53706, 608.370.2915, jsawle@wisc.edu
Objective: To obtain an internship related to agricultural production and marketing. Education: University of Wisconsin—Madison Intended date of graduation: May, 2016 Major: Agricultural Business Management Languages: Spanish (proficient) Work Experience: Sandhill Pines Farm – Prairie du Sac, WI September 2008 - Present Farm Manager • Marketed Highland beef and Highland cattle at regional shows and through social media • Researched beef genetics to promote higher carcass yield per acre in Highland crosses • Raised and showed Highland cattle and dairy steers at the local and regional level • Advanced knowledge of grass-fed beef systems and sustained farming Lohr Family Farm – Sauk City, WI Farm Hand • Maintained cleanliness throughout the calf barns • Gained a greater knowledge of local dairy systems • Knowledgeable about basic bovine sickness and proper treatment • Extensive knowledge on properly feeding milk replacer to young calves
June 2009 – September 2012
After School Program – Sauk City, WI Teaching Assistant • Supervised the behaviors and safety of 150 young children • Developed fun and interactive lesson plans • Assisted with the coordination of student activities with local businesses • Communicated with parents regarding any behavior or attitude issues
October 2011 – August 2012
Leadership: Association of Women in Agriculture – September 2012 – Present National Agri-Marketing Association – September 2012 – Present • Marketed for Cottonseed, LLC at World Dairy Expo Saddle & Sirloin – October 2012 - Present Prairie Busy Badgers 4-H Club – September 2002 – Present • Sauk County Youth Ambassador 2009 – 2011 • Club Reporter 2011 Skills: iWork Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Google+, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube Honors: Recipient of a National $1,500 scholarship from the American Highland Cattle Association *References available upon request.
Katharine Josie Dallam 407 Henmon Bradley▪650 Elm Drive▪Madison, WI 53706 dallam@wisc.edu▪443-356-9212 _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Education University of Wisconsin-Madison Bachelor of Science, May 2016 Majors: Dairy Science and Life Science Communications
Leadership Experience President, Vice-President, Historian Pioneer’s 4-H Club, Harford County, MD ■ Lead club meetings. ■ Arranged club events at local and county level. ■ Managed and built relationships with a wide ranged age group of children.
January 2001-Present
Editor in Chief Tome School’s Literary Magazine: Phantasmagoria, North East, MD ■ Delegated tasks to other members. ■ Determined quality and eligibility of submissions. ■ Set and held group accountable for deadlines.
September 2008-June 2012
Vice-President Tome School’s Environmental Club, North East, MD ■ Planned and organized events and committees. ■ Worked in tandem with adults to accomplish goals. ■ Directed focus of meetings.
September 2008-June 2012
Agricultural Experiences Farm Store Employee and Stand Manager Broom’s Bloom Dairy Ice Cream and Farm Products Store, Bel Air, MD ■ Directly educated consumers about their food. ■ Managed employees and worked out schedule. ■ Worked as a cashier, dishwasher, ice cream scooper, sandwich maker.
March 2009-Present
Alternate Upper Chesapeake Dairy Princess, Dairy Maid Maryland Dairy Princess Program ■ Promoted dairy products directly to consumers. ■ Connected with local dairy farmers to learn their opinions on issues. ■ Educated younger Dairy Maids about the program.
May 2006-May 2012
Harford County Dairy Judging Team Member Harford County 4-H Dairy Judging Team, Harford County, MD ■ Learned from both peers and older mentors in a group and personal setting. ■ Gave sets of reasons to become confident in speaking. ■ Visited different styles of dairy farms and learned more about the dairy industry. Harford County/Maryland Dairy Bowl Team Member Harford County/Maryland 4-H Dairy Judging Team, Harford County, MD ■ Traveled to the National Dairy Bowl Competition in Louisville, KY. ■ Extensively studied the dairy industry. ■ Worked as a team to achieve common goals.
April 2006-September 2011
January 2009-November 2010
Katherine E. Griswold 1200 Observatory Drive, 5211 Dawe Elizabeth Waters, Madison, WI 53706 kegriswold@wisc.edu • (608)320-2730 OBJECTIVE: Seeking an internship in the agriculture industry where I can utilize my knowledge of agriculture as well as my communication and organizational skills. EDUCATION: University of Wisconsin – Madison Bachelor of Science: Life Sciences Communication Animal Science; Business Emphasis Anticipated Graduation – May, 2016
September, 2012 – Present
WORK EXPERIENCE: UW-Madison Veterinary Teaching Hospital September, 2012 - Present Barn Crew • Provide a clean and safe environment for veterinary students to work and learn • Document and communicate status of animals with other employees and veterinary technicians Cozy Lane Farm October, 2004 – August, 2012 Livestock Management and Sales (Owner/Operator) • Raised, showed and sold pigs, beef cattle and sheep • Promoted the Dane County Livestock Auction and advertised the event to potential bidders • Attended agriculture leadership conferences where I gained professionalism and communication skills Wisconsin DECA March, 2011 – March, 2012 State Vice President of Communications • Increased interaction on Wisconsin DECA Facebook page by over 900 percent • Worked on a team to organize and promote state and national leadership conferences and competitions to the 11,000 Wisconsin DECA members. • Organized and lead a group of 12 students who implemented state wide community service initiatives Upham Woods 4-H Camp January, 2011 – July, 2011 Youth Camp Counselor • Planned and implemented activities to educate children about the animals and plants of the area as well as helped children gain leadership skills • Worked with other counselors and staff members to engage the children in the activities at camp
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND INVOLVEMENT: 4-H – President 2010-2012, Secretary 2007-2010 Dane County 4-H Leaders Association – Youth Member at Large 2011-2012 Agriculture Future of America – National Scholar College of Agriculture Student Association – Freshman Representative Association of Women in Agriculture Badger Dairy Club Collegiate Farm Bureau National Agri-Marketing Association UW-Madison Saddle and Sirloin
2003 - Present Fall, 2011 - Present Summer, 2012 - Present Fall, 2012 - Present Fall, 2012 - Present Fall, 2012 - Present Fall, 2012 - Present Fall, 2012 - Present Fall, 2012 - Present
AWARDS AND HONORS: DECA International Career Development Conference Competitor – Finalist in Food Marketing Wisconsin Key Award – For outstanding achievements and contributions to Wisconsin 4-H National Citizenship Washington Focus Trip Delegate
REFERENCES UPON REQUEST
2010-2012 2011 2010
MATTHIAS R. OLSON 233 West Lakelawn Place, Madison, WI 53703 | 920.493.3714 | mrolson4@wisc.edu
STATEMENT OF VALUES Use real-world experience in addition to taught principles and ideas Possess natural oral and written communication aptitude Work in both individual and group settings to accomplish set goals and tasks Understand the importance of meaningful professional relationships Possess a dedicated work ethic with focus on responsibility and accountability
EDUCATION University of Wisconsin-Madison Bachelor of Science Majors: Life Sciences Communications, Agricultural and Applied Economics
Expected Graduation: May 2016
WORK EXPERIENCE Target Corporation - Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Electronics Team Member April 2012 – Present Work with the team to attain high metrics such as Accessory Attachment Rate, RedCard Conversion Rate, and individual performance levels while delivering outstanding service to customers and handling challenging situations
Provide fast, fun, and friendly guest service by assisting guests to make informed decisions while still meeting sales forecasts per day, week, month, and year
Nicolet Broadcasting, Inc. - Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Student News Correspondent February 2011 – June 2012 Established the student news correspondent program in eight local high schools
Research, write, record audio, and publish news stories about events and achievements of high school students for four radio stations and an online newspaper
AWARDS Wisconsin State FFA 1st Place Ag Communications Proficiency Wisconsin State Legislature Home Town Hero Recognition Prudential Spirit of Community Award
June 2012 April 2012 March 2012
MEMBERSHIPS Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity CALS Student Council
National FFA Organization National Honor Society
National 4-H Organization Students Today Leaders Forever
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT American Red Cross - 2011-2012 - Served as Blood Drive Student Coordinator Organized four blood drives to increase available blood supply God’s Global Barnyard - 2010-2012 - Served as Area Program Coordinator Raised more than $6,000 for a program that donates animals to 3rd world countries National Honor Society - 2010-2012 - Served as Chapter Treasurer Organized a volleyball tournament that benefited a scholarship in memory of a teacher Southern Door Community Auditorium - 2009-2012 - Served as Lighting Director for the musical Les Miserables Worked concerts and community performances as part of the tech crew Southern Door FFA - 2009-2012 - Served as Chapter Vice President and Treasurer Attended a national leadership workshop dedicated to community service