Hannah Goodson
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, enhancing community well-being through education and fiscal management. Excelled in government relations at the local and state level. Expert in partnership building and effective communication, significantly expanding client and employee engagement. Effectively building a cohesive culture within the county office with a team mindset to meet county needs while serving the agriculture community.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
County Director / Extension Agent
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
09.2021 - Current
- Contributed to the overall well-being of the community by providing research based education and training to youth and adult clientele.
- Managed annual budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and efficient use of resources within the county.
- Supervision of all operations, trainings, and outreach opportunities provided to the county.
- Built strong relationships with elected officials at all levels of government to advance key policy priorities benefiting constituents.
- Collaborated with local stakeholders to address local needs.
- Developed performance metrics to evaluate departmental progress toward strategic goals effectively.
- Developed and facilitated educational lessons, camps, and certification courses to over 3,000 students in the county 4th-12th grades monthly.
- Created relationships within the city schools to provide a 4-H presence for the underrepresented youth.
4-H Extension Agent
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Served as a liaison between the cooperative extension office and local stakeholders to facilitate open communication channels and identify emerging issues or concerns.
- Increased program visibility through marketing efforts, including social media campaigns, press releases, and community presentations.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through participant surveys and feedback sessions, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting strategies accordingly.
Agriculture Teacher
Culpeper County Schools
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Prepared lesson plans on topics such as animal science and technology in farming.
- Planned events and field trips to provide hands-on experiences in agricultural and leadership subjects.
- Devised strategies for growing program and generating interest in the Future Farmers of America Club in greater student population.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment by adapting teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning needs and styles.
Agriculture Teacher
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents regarding their child''s academic performance and progress in the agriculture program.
- Organized two National FFA Convention trips providing career exploration
- featuring professionals from various agricultural fields, inspiring students to consider future opportunities within the industry.
- Improved student understanding of agriculture by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lessons resulting in a 100% pass rate in the required certification for graduation.
Education
Master of Science - Career And Technical Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Blacksburg, VA05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Animal And Poultry Science
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Blacksburg, VA12-2015
Skills
- Government relations
- Human resources
- Partnership building
- Time management
- Relationship and team building
- Leadership and people development
- Excellent communication
- Client relationship building
- People and culture
Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
- LEAD95 (Comprehensive leadership program for County Directors)
- BQA (Beef Quality Assurance)
Timeline
County Director / Extension Agent
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
09.2021 - Current
4-H Extension Agent
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
03.2020 - 09.2021
Agriculture Teacher
Culpeper County Schools
07.2019 - 03.2020
Agriculture Teacher
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
- LEAD95 (Comprehensive leadership program for County Directors)
- BQA (Beef Quality Assurance)
Master of Science - Career And Technical Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Bachelor of Science - Animal And Poultry Science
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
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