AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
Home: (555) 555-1234, Cell: (555) 555-1235
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Objective: Seek the Position of Farm and Home Management Advisor
SUMMARY: Exceptionally gifted Farm and Home Management Advisor with over eight years experience in advising, instructing, and assisting individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home economics activities.
Summary of Qualifications
Great knowledge of the techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Remarkable knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Strong knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Exceptional knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Uncommon knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Great ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
In-depth ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Great ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Profound ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Uncommon ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Professional Experience
Department of Public Service, Minneapolis, MN 2002 - Present
Farm and Home Management Advisor
Advise farmers in matters such as, feeding and health maintenance of livestock, cultivation, growing and harvesting practices, and budgeting.
Advise individuals and families on home management practices, such as budget planning, meal preparation, energy conservation, clothing, and home furnishings.
Plan, develop, organize, and evaluate training programs in subjects, such as home management, horticulture, and consumer information.
Collect and evaluate data to ascertain needs and develop programs beneficial to community.
Conduct classes to educate others in subjects such as, nutrition, home management, home furnishing, childcare, and farming techniques.
Deliver lectures to organizations and talk over radio and television to disseminate information and promote objectives of program.
Prepare leaflets, pamphlets, and visual aids for educational and informational purposes.
Organize, advise, and participate in community activities and organizations such as, county and state fair events and 4-H Clubs.
Department of Public Service, Minneapolis, MN 2000 - 2002
Agricultural Consultant/Adviser
Visited clients to identify and evaluate their business and technical requirements.
Assisted clients with business planning, planning applications, and government grant applications and new business ventures.
Collected and analyzed data, crop yield and financial reports to measure performance.
Prepared and modified business and operating plans.
Solved problems and created solutions, including organizing and conducting field trials.
Organized presentations, demonstrations, training, and farm walks for clients, colleagues, partnership organizations, professional bodies and other interested groups.
Communicated effectively, both in writing and orally, with clients, colleagues and members of the public.
Wrote advisory leaflets, technical notes and press releases and articles.
Marketed and promoted the organization to new customers, whilst maintaining existing client relationships.
Researched and kept up to date with relevant developments that took place.
Undertook general administrative duties, managed budgets and accounts, updated information, and prepared reports.
Rainbow County Department of Public Service, Minneapolis, MN 1998 - 2000
County Cooperative Extension Service Agent
Used practical experience and knowledge of research to help farmers who were having problems with livestock, crops, farm management and marketing of farm products.
Conducted educational programs to bring the latest agricultural developments to farmers,
Organized groups and committees to plan and develop programs and activities for rural development.
Coordinated 4-H clubs in the county.
Education
Masters Bachelor's Degree in Farm & Home Management University of New York (2000)
Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture University of New York (1998)