Connie Dewhurst-Adkins
Mount Alto
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President/ Two Terms
West Virginia State
01.2010
- Agriculture Educators
- Reviewed and edited constitution and bylaws to better serve the organization
- Maintain documentation for 501(c)3 status
- Procured funding and resources for organizational operation
- Completed and submitted award applications for individuals in the industry and as a group
- Member /, Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority for Women Educators
- Provide leadership in setting goals and creating fundraising plans
- Guide efforts to develop and promote collaborative relationships
- Ensure the brand is effectively represented on campus and online
Next Gen Coordinator
West Virginia State University
12.2023 - Current
- Facilitated recruitment and leadership activities for college youth and provided internships with West Virginia Department of Agriculture
- Planned and implemented and conducted recruitment and scholarship awards for leadership, and safety
- Prepared and submit plans, registrations, requisitions, and other documentation promptly and kept accurate files
- Provided support for onboarding and hiring procedures for internships with government agencies
- Hired teachers and digital designers to create curriculum and reviewed content for publication
Agricultural Specialist/OSHA, Instructor
WV Military Authority
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Facilitated learning and remote activities through demonstration, project-based learning, and discussions
- Planned, marketed, implemented, and conducted programs in agriculture, sustainability, leadership, and safety
- Prepared and submit lesson plans, registrations, requisitions, and other documentation promptly and kept an accurate file
Safety Coordinator/Equipment Operator/Saw Operator
Constellium Rolled
09.2016 - 01.2020
- Products
- Prepared and reviewed standard operation procedure plans, safety procedures and other documentation promptly and kept an accurate file copy
- Operated and safety inspected equipment and performed job tasks according to OSHA standards
- Authored Active Assailant Plan and edited Pandemic Plan for Safety Team
Agricultural Education Teacher
West Virgina Educator from Jackson, Upshur County Schools
09.2012 - 09.2016
- Instructed students in the Agriculture Program with an emphasis on Horticulture, Animal Science and Ag
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- Procured grant funding for Agricultural curriculum implementation
- Scheduled time efficiently for assessment, instruction, and preparation of materials Use of research-based strategies/ interventions for learning
- Managed school farm and greenhouse open to the community
Future Farmers of America Advisor, 4-H Youth Leader
West Virginia School Districts/ West Virginia University
01.1984 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with local, regional, state and national organizations to review chapter requests for policy or procedure for student competitions
- Approved event themes and apparel/merchandise designs
- Mentored student leaders to build skills within the areas of accountability, career development, and prevention education
- Ensured the chapter’s compliance with any campus, council, or community risk management requirement
- Numerous Service Projects to Build Our American Communities – Jackson, Lincoln, Nicholas, Upshur and Mason Counties
Education
Master of Science - Agriculture And Environmental Science
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WVSkills
- Leadership team building
- Organizational leadership
- Strategic planning
- Operational excellence
- Integrity and ethics
- Employee relations
- Crisis management
- Operations management
- Program oversight
Certification
OSHA - 10 Trainer
OSHA - Facilitator/Instructor
Provided training and facilitated courses for West Virginia Jobs and Hope program.
Timeline
Next Gen Coordinator
West Virginia State University
12.2023 - Current
Agricultural Specialist/OSHA, Instructor
WV Military Authority
01.2023 - 12.2023
Safety Coordinator/Equipment Operator/Saw Operator
Constellium Rolled
09.2016 - 01.2020
Agricultural Education Teacher
West Virgina Educator from Jackson, Upshur County Schools
09.2012 - 09.2016
President/ Two Terms
West Virginia State
01.2010
Future Farmers of America Advisor, 4-H Youth Leader
West Virginia School Districts/ West Virginia University
01.1984 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Agriculture And Environmental Science
West Virginia University
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