Experience

New York Farm Bureau

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Field Advisor

  • Nov 2013 - Present

  Liaison between the New York Farm Bureau Albany office and six local county chapters of the organization in Northern New York. Organize local, state, and national legislative agricultural advocacy and regulatory efforts through coalition building. Pursue professional development and continuing education to increase my professional and agricultural industry knowledge.Key Achievements:• Manage six county Farm Bureau 12-member volunteer boards of directors• Engage with media through press conferences, press releases, written articles, and social media• Plan and execute large public events, such as Day on the Farm, with over 1,500 public attendees• Administrator of five county Farm Bureau Facebook pages and two county Farm Bureau Instagram pages



William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute

• United States
• Dairy Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Year-Long Equine Intern

  • Aug 2012 - Nov 2013

  Responsible for managing the 25-30 Morgan horse herd at Heart’s Delight Farm including breeding and training. Participated and assisted with numerous research studies in field crops, equine, and dairy. Key Achievements:• Managed five Summer Experience in Equine Management interns • Helped with public events: Champlain Valley Morgan Horse Association’s spring horse show, Equiday, Youth Equiday, Derby Day Open House, Farm Days for Fifth Graders, and Miner Institute Open House Responsible for managing the 25-30 Morgan horse herd at Heart’s Delight Farm including breeding and training. Participated and assisted with numerous research studies in field crops, equine, and dairy. Key Achievements:• Managed five Summer Experience in Equine Management interns • Helped with public events: Champlain Valley Morgan Horse Association’s spring horse show, Equiday, Youth Equiday, Derby Day Open House, Farm Days for Fifth Graders, and Miner Institute Open House



Marathon Oil Corporation

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Cashier

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Cashiered at a gas station Cashiered at a gas station



Sandalwood Ranch LLC

• Farming

• Assistant Barn Manager

  • Sep 2011 - Aug 2012

  Responsible for managing a stable of 30 horses including feeding, turnout, stalls, and general facility maintenance Responsible for managing a stable of 30 horses including feeding, turnout, stalls, and general facility maintenance



Waverly Piranhas Swim Club

• Assistant Swim Coach

  • Oct 2011 - May 2012

  Taught three levels of swimmers ages 6-17 Taught three levels of swimmers ages 6-17



William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute

• United States
• Dairy Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Experience in Equine Management Intern

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Along with 5 other interns, responsible for care of the twenty-five Morgan horse herd at Heart’s Delight Farm. Trained horses ranging in age from newborn foals to mature horses. Worked with horses of all training stages from beginning training of young horses to refining training of older horses. Participated and assisted with numerous research studies in field crops, equine, and dairyKey Achievements:• Assisted with executing Champlain Valley Morgan Horse Association’s spring horse show and Farm Days for Fifth Graders.• Showed at the Clinton County Fair open horse show



Spagnuolo's

• Waitress

  • Sep 2010 - May 2011

  Served at an Italian restaurant and responsible for up to 7 tables at a time Served at an Italian restaurant and responsible for up to 7 tables at a time



Hi-Country Stables

• Wrangler/Trail Guide

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Led and ensured the safety of trail rides of up to 9 people independently or 18 people with another guide on two- and four-hour rides. Along with a staff of 10, cared for 84 horses and assisted with training young and troubled horses to make them suitable trail horses. Led and ensured the safety of trail rides of up to 9 people independently or 18 people with another guide on two- and four-hour rides. Along with a staff of 10, cared for 84 horses and assisted with training young and troubled horses to make them suitable trail horses.



City of Troy (Michigan)

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Life Guard and Swim Instructor

  • May 2007 - Aug 2009

  Taught both private and group swim lessons for children through young adults. Ensured the safety of pool patrons and helped with facility maintenance and cleaning Taught both private and group swim lessons for children through young adults. Ensured the safety of pool patrons and helped with facility maintenance and cleaning