Emily Odell
Harwinton,CT
Summary
Knowledgeable student seeking entry into a graduate teaching program in Agricultural Education to develop stronger competencies in teaching, community outreach, and agricultural extension. Passionate about empowering rural communities and fostering youth leadership through agriculture-based learning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Runner, Busser, Server
The Torrington Country Club
01.2023 - Current
- Monitored food quality before serving, ensuring all dishes met establishment standards.
- Organized food orders and ensured accuracy of items served to customers.
- Assisted servers in setting up tables for guests.
- Assisted servers by replenishing supplies and clearing tables swiftly.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Facilitated communication between the kitchen and the dining staff to enhance guest experience.
- Delivered food promptly to tables while ensuring order accuracy.
- Supported training of new food runners by sharing best practices and tips.
- Ensured that all orders were correct before leaving the kitchen area.
Cashier, Self Checkout Attendant, Member Services, Utility
BJ's Wholesale Club
01.2020 - Current
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Performed opening and closing procedures including counting cash drawers and preparing deposits.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions to highlight sales to customers.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
Farm Hand
Pepin Family Farm
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Broke in new cattle with diligent and patient approach focused on building trust and obedience.
- Maintained stock health with proactive grooming, horn removals, and adjusting feed compositions
- Fed and watered livestock, ensuring their health and well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05.2026
High School - General Agriculture & Natural Resources
Wamogo Regional High School
Litchfield, CT06.2022
Skills
- Animal care
- Livestock management
- Herd health assessment
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking capacity
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management
- Agricultural knowledge
- Adaptability
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Meeting facilitation
- Active listening
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving
- Task prioritization
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Continuous improvement
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- Classroom materials selection
- Supervising student activities
- Test proctoring
Certification
- Cattle CITI Training
- Poultry CITI Training
- Sheep and Goat CITI Training
- Swine CITI Training
- Investigators, Staff and Students CITI Training
Volunteer Experience
- REACH Mission Trips, 01/17, 01/18
- St. Paul's Lutheran, 01/17, 01/19, 30 Hour Famine, Cookie Delivery to shut-ins, Food Drives
- Thanksgiving Meal Delivery, 01/17, present
- Torrington Community Soup Kitchen, 01/17, present
Accomplishments
- Connecticut FFA Chapter Leadership Training
- FFA Greenhand Degree
- FFA Chapter Degree
- FFA State Degree
- University of Rhode Island Dean's List
Professional Experience
- URI Peckham Farm Small Ruminant Management Intern - Fall 2025
- URI Introduction to Animal Science Teaching Assistant - Fall 2025
Affiliations
- FFA Officer 2019 - 2022
- Swim team member 2019 - 2022
- FFA Dairy Evaluation CDE (Career Development Event)
- FFA Forestry CDE (Career Development Event)
References
- Gino Masi, Agriculture Teacher - Natural resources, Wamogo Regional High School, 860.970.2191, gmasi@rsd6.org
- Julie Bosland, Internship Mentor, Peckham Farm at the University of Rhode Island, 508.272.3999, julie_bosland@uri.edu
- Paula Rosenbeck, Head of Christian Education, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, teetee108@yahoo.com
Timeline
Food Runner, Busser, Server
The Torrington Country Club
01.2023 - Current
Cashier, Self Checkout Attendant, Member Services, Utility
BJ's Wholesale Club
01.2020 - Current
Farm Hand
Pepin Family Farm
01.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Rhode Island
High School - General Agriculture & Natural Resources
Wamogo Regional High School