Experience

National Pork Producers Council

• United States
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Economist

  • Apr 2021 - Present



Decision Innovation Solutions

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Economic Research Intern

  • Jan 2020 - Apr 2021

  - Collect and analyze data for use in economic impact and feasibility studies- Conduct industry research and market analysis for a variety of agricultural clients - Create and adapt economic models using Microsoft Excel and IMPLAN software system



National Pork Board

• United States
• Farming
• 100 - 200 Employee

• International Marketing Intern

  • May 2019 - Dec 2019

  • Conducted research and analysis on U.S. pork performance in export markets• Assessed export market conditions to help with NPB market investment decisions• Created communications content such as international market highlights and trade updates



Iowa State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Agricultural Business Peer Mentor

  • Feb 2017 - May 2019

  • Provided guidance and resources to over 100 college freshmen • Assisted in facilitating a semester long orientation course• Collaborated with fellow peer mentors, advisors, and faculty



Iowa Pork Producers Association

• United States
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legislative Intern

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Offered resources and support to pork producers and county organizations• Attended and facilitated promotional events• Coordinated over 60 celebrity chefs, 900 volunteers, and scheduling for the Iowa Pork Tent• Executed Pork Tent operations at the Iowa State Fair by training volunteers, maintaining inventory, providing exemplary customer service, and accommodating guest chefs



Senator Charles Grassley

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Press Department Intern

  • May 2018 - Jun 2018

  • Compiled daily and weekly news clips and distributed advisories to staff• Contributed to press releases and social media posts by conducting research • Attended and annotated Senate hearings and interviews



Landus

• United States
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Landus Cooperative 101 Intern

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017

  • Experienced all departments of Landus Cooperative by working with a variety of mentors• Gained knowledge of agronomic conditions and assisted with recommendations• Developed understanding of sales, operations, and administrative roles in the cooperative system• Completed a summer long group project and presented findings to executive team