Passion Driven College Senior

What is your current occupation?

I'm a senior at Kansas State University and will graduate in May with a degree in Agricultural Communications and Journalism. Ever since my childhood I have learned life lessons through the daily challenges, responsibilities and joys of production agriculture by working alongside my parents and three brothers. It was through my years on our family farm that I discovered my passion for agriculture, and even more so for the people it involves. My current occupation is finding employment after graduation that will engage me in agriculture and challenge me to continue learning and growing as an individual.

Do you have a career objective? What is it?

I'm seeking a career in some aspect of multi-media agricultural communications and marketing with a focus on production agriculture.

I am currently:

Looking for New Employment, Seeking My First Job Out of College

I'd be interested in being part of a promotional pod cast panel to help promote the AgJobNetwork.

Yes

I have been in my current career:

Less than 1 Year

Describe your personal brand. (What this says is up to you, be creative!)

Shelby L. Haag
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shaag@k-state.edu
308-340-9977
shelbylayne.wordpress.com
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Education

Kansas State University May 2009
B.S. in agriculture, major in agricultural communications and journalism, minor in agricultural technology management

Experience

Biosecurity Research Institute
Marketing and Communication Assistant
Manhattan, Kan. Fall 2008- Present
• Create promotional materials, signage, brochures and flyers for clients and visitors
• Develop virtual tour of facilities and multi-media supplements for the Web

Penton Business Media, Inc.
Assistant to the Editor
Minneapolis, Minn. Summer 2008
• Wrote articles, edited, photographed and designed layout for the Web and print publications
• Contributed to creative brainstorming and editorial content strategy meetings
• Assisted with various promotional events and professional functions

Purpan l'École d'Ingénierie
Study Abroad Program and Internship
Toulouse, France Summer 2007
• Studied European agriculture, French language, food processing, crop and animal productions
• Served as a farm worker with French host family

National FFA Organization
Convention Newsroom Crew
Indianapolis, Ind. Fall 2006, 2007
• Provided advisories to media of upcoming events
• Interviewed VIP guests, speakers and award winners for radio broadcasts
• Proactively promoted media coverage of the entire convention

Hometown Family Radio
KIOD 105.3/ KSWN 93.9
Broadcasting/ Board Operations
McCook, Neb. Summer 2006
• Wrote and produced commercials and promotions
• Coordinated local Colgate Country Showdown and Summer Tour concert series
• Generated local and agricultural news stories, hosted live shows

Haag Farms
Diversified Crop and Livestock Production
Bartley, Neb. 1996 - Present
• Operate and maintain equipment on 3,200 acres dry land no-till farm with Black Angus cow herd
• Experience and skills with corn, winter wheat and grain sorghum production

Activities

College of Agriculture Ambassador 2005- Present
Activities/Open House Coordinator 2007-2008
Ag Ambassadors Vice-President of Development 2008-2009
Agriculture Future of America 2005, 2007
Freelance agriculture writer 2008
K-State Media Relations Writer 2007-2008
College of Agriculture Student Council 2006-2008
Student/Faculty Awards Co-Chair 2007-2008
St. Isidore’s Catholic Church Publication Staff, Lector 2005-
FFA American Degree 2007
K-State “Big Cats” Stilt-Walking Pep Team 2008
Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow 2005- 2008