Director of Shows & Events

• Mar 2022 - Present

Customer Service Specialist

• Feb 2021 - Present

Co-Director of Shows, Events and Member Services

• Feb 2021 - May 2022

Livestock Director

• Apr 2018 - Feb 2021

Organized, promoted and managed five annual events reaching approximately 241,000 people, including the Ozark Empire Fair & Gold Buckle Extravaganza. Coordinated exhibitor communication and sold commercial vendor & livestock display space for the Ozarks Fall Farmfest & Ozark Spring Roundup.

Assistant Ag Director

• Dec 2014 - Mar 2018

Assisted the Ag Director in all facets of agricultural related projects at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds including the Ozark Empire Fair Livestock Department, Gold Buckle Extravaganza, Farmfest, and the Lawn & Garden Show. Additionally, served as the Show Coordinator for the Ozark Spring Roundup. Overall duties included the areas of media relations, accounting, telecommunications and customer services.

National Ambassador

• Apr 2020 - May 2020

Prepared contact databases for a short-term nationwide non-profit outreach campaign. Prepared contact databases for a short-term nationwide non-profit outreach campaign.

Professional Fundraiser

• Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

Provided telecommunication services to Missouri State University in order to increase alumni relations within the Darr School of Agriculture. Recognized as the April & July 2014 Caller of the Month. For the 2014 fiscal year, exceeded company goals in total dollars raised, raising over $33,000 for Missouri State University. At the completion of my employment, I had raised over $52,000 for Missouri State University through telecommunication fundraising. Provided telecommunication services to Missouri State University in order to increase alumni relations within the Darr School of Agriculture. Recognized as the April & July 2014 Caller of the Month. For the 2014 fiscal year, exceeded company goals in total dollars raised, raising over $33,000 for Missouri State University. At the completion of my employment, I had raised over $52,000 for Missouri State University through telecommunication fundraising.

Small Ruminant Assistant

• Mar 2012 - Aug 2013

I prepared and trained 150 Boer Goats for national exhibition and assisted with herd management. I prepared and trained 150 Boer Goats for national exhibition and assisted with herd management.

Lawn Attendant

• Mar 2007 - Sep 2012

I assisted 10 customers with the beautification of their lawns through various lawn care techniques including string trimming and patterned lawn mowing. I assisted 10 customers with the beautification of their lawns through various lawn care techniques including string trimming and patterned lawn mowing.