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Education

Bachelors of Science (B.S.)

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College​​

Major in Agricultural Communication

Minor in Agribusiness

Expected Graduation May 2027

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Work Experience

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Congressional Intern

Congressman Austin Scott

Washington, DC

January 2026-May 2026

- Attend agricultural-based events to write and report memos to the appropriate staffer. ​​

- Answer phone calls to communicate the district’s concerns to the staff. 

- Built and maintained relationships with professionals across different agricultural sectors to enhance industry engagement and knowledge.

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Seed Lab Techinican

GA Department of Agriculture 

Tifton, GA

November 2025-Present

-Perform germination analysis under direct supervision.

- Follow all safety lab procedures.

- File and organize all samples according to AOSA. 

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Media Intern

Sunbelt Ag Expo

Moultrie, GA

October 2025

January 2026-May 2026

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- Posted content throughout the event on social platforms. 

- Wrote a 4-page article highlighting the livestock industry to be featured in the show magazine.

- Wrote a blog post on any topic of choice at the end of each day to be published on the website.

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Media Intern

College National Finals Rodeo

Casper, WY

June 2025

January 2026-May 2026

- Created content to share updates across social platforms. 

- Coordinated interviews between Casper Star-Tribune, ESPN, other media outlets, and contestants. 

- Wrote feature stories in AP style on scholarship winners and other contestants.

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Media Intern

Southern Invitational Steer and Heifer Show

Jefferson, GA

November 2025

- Ran all social media throughout the duration of the show. 

- Developed a consistent brand guide to be utilized in the future.

- Capture candid ring and backdrop photos. 

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Convention Intern

GA Cattleman's Association

Macon, GA

April 2025

- Organized trade show booths

- Captured stage and award pictures. 

- Operated the registration desk to ensure attendees have the information they need.

- Deliver meals to vendors. 

- Captured candid vendor pictures at the tradeshow. 

Organizational Involvement 

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National Agriculture Communicators of Tomorrow

Serving as 26-27 President

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- Preside over all National ACT meetings. 

- Design, edit and distribute the annual welcome packet.

- Coordinate the agenda for the two National ACT business meetings.

- Work closely with each officer to ensure they are completing their duties while growing as young professionals. 

- Organize elections and manage and maintain the National ACT constitution.

ABAC Agriculture Communicators of Tomorrow

Serving as 26-27 President

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- Delegate tasks among the officer team. 

- Preside over all meetings. 

- Serve as a liaison to National ACT. 

- Work closely with each officer to ensure they are completing their duties while growing as young professionals. 

- Schedule all officer meetings, chapter meetings, community engagement and campus involvement activities.

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National Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT)

Serving as 25-26 member Relations coordinator 

- Created and produced The ACTual Story podcast to enhance member engagement and increase organizational value.

- Responsible for managing guest scheduling and episode production, utilizing Adobe Premiere Pro with an average of 50 plays per month.

- Managed and executed organizational communications through email and monthly newsletters.

- Worked with the host chapter to plan the Professional Development Conference.

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Georgia Cattleman's Association

Served as 25-26 Junior Board Secretary

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- Recorded minutes at each meeting. 

- Hosted booths at livestock booths across the state to increase membership.

- Designed and produced the annual producer calendar fundraiser.

- Assisted with various tasks at the annual convention

- Attended the annual GCA Day at the Capitol Steak Biscuit Breakfast. 

- Worked at the Georgia National Fair and Sunbelt Ag Expo booths.

GCA Scholarship
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ABAC Agriculture Communicators of Tomorrow

Served as 25-26 VP of Member Enagagement

- Created the monthly ABAC ACT Newsletter and distribute to the membership. 

- Worked club booths at Campus events such as Stallion Day and Club Rush.

- Worked with the officer team to plan chapter events.

- Attended events hosted by National ACT, including the Ag  Media Summit and Professional Development Conference. 

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Livestock Publications Council

Student Member

Ag Communicators Network

Student Member

Awards/Honors

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1st Place Blog Entry

National ACT

July 2026

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$5,000 Grassmanship Scholarship 

NuFarm North America

June 2026

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$500 Foundation Scholarship 

Georgia Cattlemen's Association

April 2026

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Junior Cattleman of the Year

Georgia Cattlemen's Association

April 2026

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American Degree

National FFA 

October 2025

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1st Place Advocacy in Action Team

Georgia Farm Bureau

October 2025

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UGA Elite Stockman Program

University of Georgia

July 2025

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Collegiate Beef Ambassador 

Georgia Beef Board

September 2024 - April 2025

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Beef Ambassador

North Carolina Cattleman's Association 

March 2023 - February 2024

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Silver Level Ag Sales Profiency Award

National FFA

November 2024

Skills & Software

Adobe Express

Adobe Creative Cloud Apps

Canva

Meta Business Suite

Microsoft Apps 

Google Drive

Spotify for Creators 

Wix 

WordPress

Apps & Software

Soft Skills

Public Speaking

Organization

Time Management

Written Communication

Problem-Solving

Work Ethic

Creativity

Reliability

Collaboration

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Certifications

Masters of Beef Advocacy

Beef Quality Assurance

CITI Research Program

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