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Melissa Grimmel Schaake is a seasoned professional with expertise in leadership, social media, public speaking, graphic design, and photography. She has worked as a livestock photographer, graphic designer, communications intern, and farm market cashier. Melissa holds a degree in Agricultural Communication/Journalism and Animal Sciences & Industry from Kansas State University.

Credentials

  • Beef Quality Assurance Certificate
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Experience

  • Melissa Photography & Design
    • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
    • Owner
      • Jan 2016 - Present
      • Manhattan, Kansas, United States

    • Livestock Photographer
      • Sep 2013 - Sep 2018

      Travel all across the country to capture photos at various livestock shows and venues. Photos include candid and backdrop shots of all species.

    • Graphic Designer
      • Dec 2014 - Aug 2018
      • Wharton, Texas

      Design promotional items for clients primarily within the livestock and agricultural industries.

  • IGP Institute
    • Manhattan, Kansas
    • Communications Intern
      • Aug 2014 - May 2016
      • Manhattan, Kansas

      Promote company courses through communications tactics which include writing press releases, designing brochures, updating social media channels, conducting interviews and taking photos.

  • Kansas State University
    • Manhattan, Kansas
    • Web Content Editor
      • May 2014 - Apr 2016
      • Manhattan, Kansas

      Promote the department by updating the website, designing posters and brochures, updating social media channels and taking photos.

    • Livestock Photographer
      • Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

      Travel all across the country to capture photos at various livestock shows and venues. Photos include candid and backdrop shots of all species.

  • American Royal Association
    • Kansas City, Missouri
    • Media Intern
      • Oct 2014 - Oct 2014
      • Kansas City, Missouri

      Attend the American Royal Show to write human interest stories, contribute to the American Royal blog, generate content and manage social media platforms, shoot candid photos and assist breed associations with recording show results.

  • Schaake's Pumpkin Patch
    • Lawrence, Kansas
    • Farm Market Cashier
      • Sep 2013 - Oct 2013
      • Lawrence, Kansas

      Assist customers in finding the best product for them with great customer service. Educate customers on farming procedures.

  • Grimmel Farms, Inc.
    • Jarrettsville, Maryland
    • Farm Market Cashier
      • Jun 2010 - Aug 2013
      • Jarrettsville, Maryland

      Work during the summer. Assist customers in finding the best product for them with great customer service. Educate customers on our farming procedures.

Education

  • 2012 - 2016
    Kansas State University
    Agricultural Communication/Journalism and Animal Sciences & Industry
  • 2008 - 2012
    Mercy High School

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