Kristen Matuch

Kristen Matuch
kristenmatuch@aol.com

Objective
Seeking an agricultural internship utilizing my strong leadership abilities, effective communication skills, and knowledge of the beef industry.

Education
Wilmington College of Ohio, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, May 2011;
Concentration Animal Science, Overall GPA: 3.7/4.0, Honors Program, Dean’s List, Lee Briner & Don Garrison Memorial Scholarship

Relevant Courses:
• Principles of Crops and Animal Science I & II
• Livestock Judging & Evaluation
• Agricultural Applications in Technology
• Meat Animal Science

Relevant Experience
KSR Cattle Company, Mount Gilead, Ohio- Hay/Straw Baler, Cattle Caretaker (May 2005- Present)
• Assist with care and feeding of purebred Simmental seedstock/show cattle.
• Prepare cattle for shows including working hair and fitting show string cattle.
• Assist with hay production.

Shooting Star Stock Farm, Shelby, Ohio- Owner and Operator (2006-Present)
• Raise purebred Simmental seedstock for show purposes.
• Gaining hands on experience in the beef industry and in depth knowledge of the importance of genetics.

The Ohio State University Extension Office of Richland County, Mansfield, Ohio, Intern (May 2008- July 2008)
• Assisted with planning and execution of a wide variety of meetings and programs including Junior Leadership meetings and District and State public speaking competitions.
• Used strong organizational skills to assist with planning and execution of 4-H camps and county fair.
• Gained administrative experience in a professional work environment.

Awards/Activities
Wilmington College
• Activities Programming Board (2008- Present)
• Peer Advisor (2008- Present)
• Student Ambassador (2008)

Richland County 4-H
• Junior Fair- Royalty (2007 & 2008); Board Member (2204-2008); Secretary (2007), Show Announcer (2006-2008)
• National “I Dare You” Leadership Award (2007)
• Junior Leader of the Year (2007)
• 4-Her of the Year (2006)
• County 4-H Camp Counselor (2006-2008); Counselor of the Week (2006)
• CarTeens Instructor (2005-2007)
• Junior Leadership Club (2005-2008); Vice President (2007)
• Youth Safety Council (2005-2007)
Reamalton Therapeutic Equestrian Center Volunteer (2006-2007)

Other Work
Wilmington College Watson Library, Wilmington, Ohio, Circulation Desk Student Worker, (January 2008- Present)
East End Elementary School, Wilmington, Ohio, Teacher’s Aide (August 2007- December 2007)

References Available Upon Request