Industrial Arts & Technology Instructor

• Aug 2022 - Present

Computer & Technology Instructor

• Jul 2018 - Jul 2022

Agriculture Instructor

• Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

Managed and supervised the agricultural education program. Developed and implemented curriculum in agricultural business, sales, animal science, plant science, mechanics and leadership to junior high and high school students. Also sponsor the local chapter of the FFA and provide guidance to students in future careers and post secondary educational options. Managed and supervised the agricultural education program. Developed and implemented curriculum in agricultural business, sales, animal science, plant science, mechanics and leadership to junior high and high school students. Also sponsor the local chapter of the FFA and provide guidance to students in future careers and post secondary educational options.

Director of Operations

• Nov 2015 - Sep 2016

Coordinated and maintained records of analytical data, inventory tracking, quality assurance, production systems, importation and logistical arrangements of wholesale dietary supplement ingredients for North American operations as well as assisted in formulation activities for key customers and clients. Performed daily duties involved in tracking financial records, facilities maintenance, and sourcing of ingredients and general office needs. In addition, assisted staff at the sister company, Dry Food New Zealand (DFNZ) in Havelock, New Zealand with quality assurance, quality control methods and tracking, export documentation and completion of required documentation for international customers. Show less

Sales Representative

• Oct 2014 - Nov 2015

Consult and make recommendations to livestock, crop producers and home owners concerning machinery, equipment and financing needs in regard to the purchase and service of John Deere equipment and other products. Primarily responsible for sales of new and used agricultural and turf equipment to new and existing customers. Consult and make recommendations to livestock, crop producers and home owners concerning machinery, equipment and financing needs in regard to the purchase and service of John Deere equipment and other products. Primarily responsible for sales of new and used agricultural and turf equipment to new and existing customers.

Customer Service Associate: Lawn & Garden, Building Materials

• Apr 2014 - Oct 2014

Duties included assisting customers in locating and purchasing products, advising in the proper use and application of their purchase choices as well as offing consultation in ways to enhance the success of their individual projects and circumstances. Work also included down stocking, shelving and counting of inventory, assisting with pricing and labeling of products as well as general facility maintenance and upkeep. Duties included assisting customers in locating and purchasing products, advising in the proper use and application of their purchase choices as well as offing consultation in ways to enhance the success of their individual projects and circumstances. Work also included down stocking, shelving and counting of inventory, assisting with pricing and labeling of products as well as general facility maintenance and upkeep.

Interim Agriculture Instructor

• Oct 2012 - May 2013

Served as an interim instructor and taught agricultural education courses to middle and high school students as well as advised the FFA and FFA Alumni chapters. Developed and implemented curriculum in animal science, plant science, horticulture, agribusiness, computer applications in agriculture, and agricultural mechanics. Experience with instruction of students from diverse economic backgrounds. Served as an interim instructor and taught agricultural education courses to middle and high school students as well as advised the FFA and FFA Alumni chapters. Developed and implemented curriculum in animal science, plant science, horticulture, agribusiness, computer applications in agriculture, and agricultural mechanics. Experience with instruction of students from diverse economic backgrounds.

Beef Cattle Rancher

• 1986 - Nov 2012

Owned and managed a small beef cattle operation of 30 head until 2012. Have continued in assisting my parents in the operation of a 70 head cow-calf herd. Key Achievements and Experiences: • Duties and responsibilities involve nutrition, health and reproductive management of the herd. • Involved in long range planning, input and cost analysis and risk management. • Advised in the management of facilities, forage production and harvest processes. • Coordinate maintenance of equipment, buildings and facility infrastructure. Show less

Agriculture Instructor

• Mar 2001 - Jul 2012

Managed and supervised the agricultural education program for 11 years. Developed and implemented curriculum in animal science, plant science, horticulture, agribusiness, computer applications in agriculture, and agricultural mechanics. Duties included conducting fund raising activities, procuring equipment and managing an annual departmental budget. Program achievements were recognized multiple times on the state and national level and students received numerous awards on the district and state level for accomplishments through experiential learning and curriculum based competitive events. Show less

Academic Coordinator

• Aug 2000 - Mar 2001

Managed and coordinated tutoring programs, hired, trained and supervised tutors, and developed and implemented program of grade monitoring and incentive payments among area high school students enrolled in the Upward Bound program. Duties also included monthly instruction to area students on various life skills related to employability, academic performance and daily living. Position also required communication and coordination with counselors and administration of area cooperating high schools. Managed and coordinated tutoring programs, hired, trained and supervised tutors, and developed and implemented program of grade monitoring and incentive payments among area high school students enrolled in the Upward Bound program. Duties also included monthly instruction to area students on various life skills related to employability, academic performance and daily living. Position also required communication and coordination with counselors and administration of area cooperating high schools.

Agiculture Instructor

• Jul 1996 - Jun 2000

Managed and supervised the agricultural education program for 4 years. Developed and implemented curriculum in animal science, plant science, agribusiness, and agricultural mechanics. Experience with instruction of students from diverse economic backgrounds. Program achievements were recognized on the state and national level and students received numerous awards on the district and state level for accomplishments through experiential learning and curriculum based competitive events. Managed and supervised the agricultural education program for 4 years. Developed and implemented curriculum in animal science, plant science, agribusiness, and agricultural mechanics. Experience with instruction of students from diverse economic backgrounds. Program achievements were recognized on the state and national level and students received numerous awards on the district and state level for accomplishments through experiential learning and curriculum based competitive events.

Manufacturing Production Worker

• Dec 1995 - May 1996

Involved in the manufacture, quality control and packaging of cheese products. Duties included following formulation requirements for product blending as well as HACCP procedures for insuring adherence to state and federal food safety and wholesomeness requirements. Involved in the manufacture, quality control and packaging of cheese products. Duties included following formulation requirements for product blending as well as HACCP procedures for insuring adherence to state and federal food safety and wholesomeness requirements.

Substitue Agriculture Instructor

• Oct 1995 - Nov 1995

Prepared and taught daily lessons to high school students of varying academic ability levels. Assisted with supervision and planning of FFA activities as a substitute instructor. Prepared and taught daily lessons to high school students of varying academic ability levels. Assisted with supervision and planning of FFA activities as a substitute instructor.

Farm Consultant

• Feb 1994 - Oct 1995

Consulted and made recommendations to beef, dairy, swine and horse producers concerning management, nutrition health practices in their operations. Also involved in the sale of feed, animal health supplies and agricultural chemicals. Consulted and made recommendations to beef, dairy, swine and horse producers concerning management, nutrition health practices in their operations. Also involved in the sale of feed, animal health supplies and agricultural chemicals.

Warehouse Worker

• Jun 1993 - Nov 1993

Involved in the handling and loading of a variety of retail merchandise onto trucks for distribution to regional stores. Also involved in tracking and clerical procedures involved in quality control and efficient monitoring of order accuracy and timely shipment of retail items. Involved in the handling and loading of a variety of retail merchandise onto trucks for distribution to regional stores. Also involved in tracking and clerical procedures involved in quality control and efficient monitoring of order accuracy and timely shipment of retail items.

Animal Science Department Student Farm Worker

• Aug 1990 - May 1993

Involved in the care, feeding, and management of livestock utilized in research activities on the University of Arkansas research farm. Duties included the collection and handling of feed, blood, digestive, tissue and fecal samples of cattle and sheep included in research studies and general maintenance and care of university facilities and vehicles.

Student Teacher: South Conway County Schools

• Sep 1992 - Dec 1992

Experiential learning component of agricultural education teacher education program at the University of Arkansas. Under the supervision of the cooperating teacher, I prepared and taught daily lessons to high school students of varying academic ability levels. I also assisted with supervision and planning of FFA activities as a student teacher. In addition, I served as the acting superintendent of the goat show at the Conway County Fair and assisted the staff and superintendents with various duties at the Arkansas State Fair in Little Rock. Show less