Curriculum Vitae - Alabama A&M University

Graduate Research Assistant/ Student - Fall 2001-2003. Alabama A&M University, Agribusiness
Department, Graduate Program, Normal, Alabama
Responsibilities:
Collect, code, and analyze surveys and statistical data
Develop and present PowerPoint presentations at professional meetings
Assist undergraduate students and apprenticeship students
Perform administrated tasks
Sales Intern - Summer 2000. Case/New Holland Tractor Company, Newholland, PA
Responsibilities:
Expedite orders
Purchase orders for farm equipment and negotiate deadlines
Develop purchase order spreadsheets
Credit Intern - Summer 1999. New Holland, North America Tractor Company, Newholland, PA
Responsibilities:
Review balance sheets and proofread budget proposals
Review loan applications
Develop and present PowerPoint presentation
Coordinate farm show and develop material
Resolve dealership questions and contract problems
Assist with designing a New Holland Credit Company brochure
Test Finance Plus@ (software developed by New Holland for the year 2000) for the United
States of America and Canada
USDA Summer Research Apprenticeship - Summer 1996. Alabama A &M University, School of
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Normal, AL
Responsibilities:
Analyze data on U.S. crops and commodities
Conduct “Short-term Outlook for U.S. Agriculture”
Develop and present PowerPoint presentation on the topic
HONORS AND AWARDS
• Dean’s Commendation for Excellence in Outreach and Service: School of Agricultural and
Environmental Services, Alabama A&M University, Normal, Alabama, November 2008.
• Dean’s Citation for Excellence in Outreach: 23 rd Annual Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Week, School of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, Alabama A&M University, April 22, 2008.
• Presidential Commendation for Excellence in Service: Alabama A&M University, January 22, 2007.
• Dean’s Commendation for Small Farms Research Center: School of Agricultural & Environmental
Sciences, Alabama A&M University, January 10, 2007.
• Pioneer Hi-Bred International Scholarship Award (2003).
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS/INTENSIVE SHORT COURSES
• Managing Innovation in Agribusiness, Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, February 2002.
• Farm Financial Analysis and Risk Management, University of Minnesota for Farm Financial
Management, Virginia State University, Charlottesville, Virginia, 2003.
• 4-H Leadership program, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Columbiana, Alabama 2001.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Volunteer for North Alabama Food Policy Council (2011-present)
Volunteer for Red Cross/Salvation Army Food Shelter (2012-present)
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