Christine Morris
Commerce,TX
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Meat Science Specialist/Store Manager
Bear Creek Farm & Meat Market
Leonard, TX
04.2024 - Current
- Work alongside meat processors to create and maintain beef quality standards
- Grade beef carcasses and asses overall quality of meat prior to processing
- Maintain herd records based on carcass traits & use information to adjust feed rations and other factors contributing to beef quality
- Create cut sheets for carcasses and place orders as needed to maintain proper inventory levels of meat and other goods
- Contact and maintain communication with vendors, as well as patrons, to ensure the store meets the consumers needs
- Work daily in a team/customer service environment and prioritize communication and time management
- Successfully built a loyal following by consistently sharing valuable content that resonated with the target audience on various social platforms
Service Learning Intern
National FFA Organization
Indianapolis, IN
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Planned and facilitated a national service project benefitting Meals on Wheels for high school and middle school students to complete
- Actively participated in team meetings where we discussed upcoming initiatives aimed at elevating our institution''s reputation among peers
- Designed project materials and supported implementation
- Collaborated with fellow interns to develop innovative teaching strategies that catered to diverse learning styles to ensure project was easily completed
- Achieved successful project delivery, adhering to all goals set
- Created a fun and exciting learning environment while collaborating with peers to ensure quality interactions with students
Student Employee
TAMUC Farm & Ranch
Campbell, TX
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Improved livestock health with regular monitoring, vaccinations, and proper nutrition management
- Increased farm productivity through effective time management and team work among coworkers
- Collaborated with other farm staff to develop innovative solutions for common agricultural challenges
- Provided exceptional care for animals by promptly addressing health concerns and ensuring comfortable living conditions
- Use of welders, cutting torches, and other machinery to improve facilities and animal habitats
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing
Spanish Creed Speaking Event Chair
TAMUC Invitational CDE
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Coordinate and execute Texas FFA Area 5 & 6 Spanish creed speaking Career Development Event
- Maintain and enforce rules and regulations for event
- Promote and inform FFA advisors across East Texas about our event
- Work closely with peers and advisors to ensure contest is ran smoothly and in a timely manner
- Quick decision making and problem solving key to success while planning and on day of
Education
Agricultural Leadership & Communications/AnSci
East Texas A&M
Commerce, TX05.2025
Accomplishments
- American Meat Science Association Member
- ETAMU Agricultural Ambassador
- Sigma Alpha member
- Gary C. Smith Meat Science Scholarship Recipient
- 2024 FFA American Degree Recipient
- Former ETAMU Meat Judging Team member
- ETAMU Meat Judging Team coach
- 100+ hours grading and evaluating beef, pork, and lamb carcasses
Certification
- Beef Quality Assurance
- Pork Quality Assurance
- Master of Beef Advocacy
Timeline
Service Learning Intern
National FFA Organization
10.2024 - 10.2024
Meat Science Specialist/Store Manager
Bear Creek Farm & Meat Market
04.2024 - Current
Student Employee
TAMUC Farm & Ranch
05.2023 - 07.2024
Spanish Creed Speaking Event Chair
TAMUC Invitational CDE
01.2023 - 05.2023
Agricultural Leadership & Communications/AnSci
East Texas A&M