Emilee A. Gerngross
Newton,Texas
Summary
Instruct agriculture professionals in strategies for optimizing operations and reducing expenses with forward-thinking approaches. Significant financial, leadership and project management experience gained during 10+ years in agriculture, education and business management. Amiable relationship-builder with excellent communication and organizational skills.
Self-motivated, engaging and disciplined professional looking to have an opportunity to showcase strengths and abilities in a result-driven market.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
County Extension Agent
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
Newton, County
11.2018 - Current
- Plan and implement programs and provide general expertise to the overall Extension educational programing efforts focusing on Agriculture/Natural Resources and Horticulture in Newton County.
- Coordinate and oversee the 4-H Clubs of Newton County with over 100 youth and active adult members.
- Serve as an Educator focused on meeting the needs of community members in Newton County through educational programs, home and farm visits, bi-monthly newsletters, news releases, and other forms of education.
- Serve as a Team Lead on State-wide issue identification process and program implementation plan in the areas of Beef Cattle Ranching.
- Work closely with and develop relationships with external partners such as private enterprises, other educational institutions, Agricultural Sales Representatives, and Territory Managers.
- Helped develop and implement a County Needs Assessment and Identification project to determine avenues to obtain funding and resources to construct a multi-functional emergency management facility.
- Provide educational experiences and promote the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension brand, mission and visibility through educational presentations, trade shows, vendor booths, curriculum enrichment in schools and a variety of other methods.
- Enhanced County programs by gathering and analyzing local market and evaluating current participation data.
- Advised farmers and demonstrated techniques in feeding and health maintenance of livestock, growing and harvesting practices and financial planning.
- Conducted field demonstrations of new products, techniques and services.
- Collected and evaluated data to determine community program needs.
Operations Manager
IME Enterprises, INC And Bean Construction, INC
Newton, Texas
05.2016 - 11.2018
- Proficient Quickbooks knowledge; invoicing, payroll and bill entry and payment, bank account reconciliation.
- Maintained insurance policies and state and federal regulations for long and short-haul tractor-trucks; IFTA, IRP, and Apportioned reports.
- Filed and maintained quarterly and monthly employer paperwork such as 941 and Texas Workforce Commission filing.
- Data entry - daily mileage and maintenance logs.
- Sought out new territories and customers, often through cold calling.
- Account manager with over 25 repeat customers needing freight hauled.
- Dispatched up to 12 tractor-trailer trucks daily with flatbed, end dump, and box van commodities, including processed lumber, metal building materials, sand, and gravel.
- Schedule and dispatched local (100-mile radius) deliveries.
- Interacted with customers and clients in person and over the phone daily , emphasizing customer retention.
- On-call 24/7 with a fleet of drivers to address mechanical failures, DOT inspections, vehicle incidents, etc.
- Assisted with Bid Proposals.
- Knowledge of Office Equipment such as Fax Machine, Computer, 10 Key Calculator and Copier.
- Input data with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Instructor
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Develop and implement new courses for undergraduates within SPESS.
- Teach entry-level courses within the Soil and Crop Sciences discipline focusing on sustainability in agriculture, production agriculture, and fundamentals of botany.
- Co-teach entry-level courses to a class size of approximately 200 students.
- Recruit students across the State of Louisiana for the College of Agriculture at Louisiana State University.
- Advise undergraduate students.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
- Tested students on materials presented in workshops and classes to assess grasp of material.
- Implemented and optimized new curriculum and day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
County Extension Agent
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
BEAUMONT, TEXAS
07.2013 - 08.2015
- Plan and implement programs and provide general expertise to the overall Extension educational programing efforts focusing on Agriculture/Natural Resources and Horticulture in Jefferson County.
- Provide guidance and leadership to active Master Gardener Volunteer group.
- Serve as an Educator focused on meeting the needs of community members in Jefferson County through educational programs, home and farm visits, bi-monthly newsletters, news releases, and other forms of education.
- Advised farmers and demonstrated techniques in feeding and health maintenance of livestock, growing and harvesting practices and financial planning.
- Conducted research and applied findings to advance agricultural and home management programs.
- Collected and evaluated data to determine community program needs.
Case Manager
HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO
Houston, Texas
11.2012 - 03.2013
- Received and processed show packets for 2500+ Junior and Open Livestock Show entries under time constraints with 0 error rate.
- Entered and closed deposit batches of over 250+ checks daily.
- Exhibitor Relations – Interacted with exhibitors/contestants/supervisors in person, over the phone, and via email to provide troubleshooting and support.
- Responsible for compilation of 5000 exhibitor mail-outs and registration packets.
- Provided technical support during registration and move-in process.
- Entered data using Microsoft Word, Excel, and ORACLE software for both Livestock and Auctions departments.
- Assisted with buyer registration and check-in for multiple silent and Live auctions.
Education
Master of Science - Agriculture
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 01.2011 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas 08.2006 - 05.2010
Skills
Goals and performance
undefinedAffiliations
Texas County Agriculture Agents Association Member 2013-2014; 2018-Present
Epsilon Sigma Phi Alpha Zeta Chapter Member 2013-2014; 2018-Present
Texas Extension Agents 4-H Association Member 2018- Present
Timeline
County Extension Agent
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
11.2018 - Current
Operations Manager
IME Enterprises, INC And Bean Construction, INC
05.2016 - 11.2018
Instructor
Louisiana State University
08.2015 - 05.2016
County Extension Agent
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
07.2013 - 08.2015
Case Manager
HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO
11.2012 - 03.2013
Master of Science - Agriculture
Sam Houston State University
01.2011 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences
Sam Houston State University
08.2006 - 05.2010
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