Experience

U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC)

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Communications Consultant

  • Mar 2022 - Present

• Senior Manager, Communications

  • Jul 2020 - Mar 2022


HighQuest Partners, LLC
• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Senior Content Manager

  • Feb 2020 - Jul 2020


Issues Ink

• Canada
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editorial Director, Seed World PRO

  • Oct 2019 - Feb 2020

• Editor, Seed World Media

  • Sep 2017 - Feb 2020

• Editor, Seed World, Germination, American Seed

  • Feb 2014 - Feb 2020


Farm Journal Media
• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• Managing Editor, Top Producer

  • 2012 - Feb 2014

American Seed Trade Association
• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Communications

  • Jan 2010 - Oct 2012


Purdue University & The Ohio State University

• Ag Answers Editor/Writer

  • Feb 2007 - Dec 2009

  Provided news about agricultural production and economics to producers Implemented a marketing strategy and tripled newsletter subscriptions Increased and improved content and nearly doubled the average number of Web site visitors per day Recorded and edited audio for farm broadcasters Proposed and managed the Ag Answers budget Provided news about agricultural production and economics to producers Implemented a marketing strategy and tripled newsletter subscriptions Increased and improved content and nearly doubled the average number of Web site visitors per day Recorded and edited audio for farm broadcasters Proposed and managed the Ag Answers budget



Indiana State Department of Agriculture

• Information Writer

  • Sep 2006 - Feb 2007

  Addressed communication challenges for Web site content in a creative manner Developed a DVD and printed materials for agribusinesses attending a Food and Agricultural Trade Mission Gathered and compiled a daily report of ag-related news for internal distribution Researched and wrote about Indiana's efforts to improve and expand agriculture in the state Addressed communication challenges for Web site content in a creative manner Developed a DVD and printed materials for agribusinesses attending a Food and Agricultural Trade Mission Gathered and compiled a daily report of ag-related news for internal distribution Researched and wrote about Indiana's efforts to improve and expand agriculture in the state



Purdue University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• News-writer and Interim Disaster Communication Specialist

  • Jan 2006 - Sep 2006

  Create, edit, and update the state and national EDEN web pages Coordinate and schedule conference calls and meetings Communicate with national delegates and motivate them to take an active role Organize, prioritize and write about ag-related news and events

• Student News Writer and Web Editor

  • Jan 2004 - Dec 2005

  Researched stories and conducted interviews Constructed and wrote well-organized news releases Supplied media outlets with current events and information Edited and updated the state Disaster Recovery Resource site



Runnebohm Construction Company, Inc

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Intern

  • May 2005 - Aug 2005

  Developed a new database system focused on contact/client management Trained project managers how to use the new database Researched and wrote articles for monthly and company newsletters Assisted in marketing and sales support Developed a new database system focused on contact/client management Trained project managers how to use the new database Researched and wrote articles for monthly and company newsletters Assisted in marketing and sales support



Disney's Animal Kingdom

• Financial Manager

  • Jan 2002 - May 2002

  Provided excellent customer service in a multicultural environment Managed 16 cashiers, the managers' fund, and food stands Tabulated all revenue and end of day reports Supervised daily tasks in a high-stressed, quick-paced atmosphere Provided excellent customer service in a multicultural environment Managed 16 cashiers, the managers' fund, and food stands Tabulated all revenue and end of day reports Supervised daily tasks in a high-stressed, quick-paced atmosphere