Brock Sanford
Tomball,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated Soil & Crop Science student seeking internship in agriculture to gain hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed and ample office and leadership experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Transition Academic Programs - Student Assistant
Transition Academic Programs (TAP) - Texas A&M
College Station , TX
2023.11 - Current
- Managed office supplies inventory by ordering materials when necessary and tracking usage.
- Developed and maintained accurate records of student data, including grades.
- Assisted with answering telephone calls, managing databases and drafting correspondence.
- Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
- Responded to emails from students seeking information about university policies or procedures.
Gateway Student Assistant
Transition Academic Programs (TAP) - Texas A&M
College Station , TX
2022.11 - 2023.11
- Led 30+ current students in mentoring over 450 incoming Texas A&M Freshman in the Gateway to Success Program over the 2023 Summer.
- Coordinated successful "Gateway" events and activities.
- Graded assignments, essays, and recorded grades.
- Contributed to development of syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes and class discussion topics.
- Assisted students with general inquiries and provided guidance to help them navigate the university's resources.
- Facilitated group activities for mentors and mentees to build relationships and foster collaboration.
- Transitioned from "Gateway Student Assistant" to overall "TAP (Transition Academic Programs) Student Assistant".
Gateway Mentor
Transition Academic Programs (TAP) - Texas A&M
College Station , TX
2022.05 - 2022.11
- Facilitated a class about navigating through college during the Aggie Gateway to Success Program.
- Shared school or college experiences and gave advice on campus life, classes and professors and teachers.
- Mentored individuals on professional development topics such as communication skills, problem-solving and goal setting.
- Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging to explore learning opportunities and persevere with challenging tasks.
- Succeeding the Mentor Position, I applied for a leadership role as the "Gateway Student Assistant".
Warehouse Employee
Hoodoo Outdoors
Tomball , TX
2021.05 - 2021.08
- Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
- Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
- Provided assistance in loading and unloading containers from semi-trucks.
Salesman
Shiloh Shooting Range
Houston , TX
2017.05 - 2021.05
- Demonstrated product features, benefits and use to potential buyers.
- Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.
- Identified opportunities for expanding the company's customer base.
- Performed administrative tasks including order entry, invoicing and filing paperwork.
- Identified customer needs by asking questions and advising on best solutions.
- Maximized sales by keeping areas tidy, fully stocked and correctly priced.
- Provided customer service support for existing clients as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Plant & Environmental Soil Science - Crop Emphasis
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX2024-08
Skills
- Data Organization
- Relationship Building
- Networking
- Research
- Report Preparation
- Operations Support
- Microsoft Excel
- Team Oversight
Affiliations
- TTHA (Texas Trophy Hunters Association)
- TPUSA (Turning Point USA)
- TAMU Wildlife Society
- Educated FFA Students on Showmanship (Goats)
Accomplishments
- FFA Star Greenhand Award
- FFA Star Chapter Award
- FFA Top-hand Award
- FFA Lone Star Degree
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Transition Academic Programs - Student Assistant
Transition Academic Programs (TAP) - Texas A&M
2023.11 - Current
Gateway Student Assistant
Transition Academic Programs (TAP) - Texas A&M
2022.11 - 2023.11
Gateway Mentor
Transition Academic Programs (TAP) - Texas A&M
2022.05 - 2022.11
Warehouse Employee
Hoodoo Outdoors
2021.05 - 2021.08
Salesman
Shiloh Shooting Range
2017.05 - 2021.05
Bachelor of Science - Plant & Environmental Soil Science - Crop Emphasis
Texas A&M University
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