Jalynn Barenberg

Described as a dynamic professional with a strong work ethic and integrity, recognized for enhancing customer relations at Harps Food Store. Leveraged conflict resolution skills to address customer complaints effectively, fostering loyalty. Implemented engaging learning activities, promoting student success through patience and empathy as an Educational Assistant Teacher. Always committed to teamwork and continuous improvement. Organized and efficient when scribing. Adjusted quickly to orders and maintained a willing attitude during the whole process.

• Trained and mentored more than 15 employees at Harps Food Stores.
• Was the only cashier trained in General Merchandise management.

Starting in the 9th grade, I have competed in various horse judging contests, many of which have been the most competitive events in the country . While at the American Quarter Horse Association World Show judging contest, I placed in the top ten individually in 2022 and again in 2023. At the American Quarter Horse Congress judging contest, which I competed at for three years, my greatest accomplishments was receiving Reserve High Individual overall and High Individual reasons score. I showed a lot of growth at this contest over the years and I was extremely glad to see my hard work pay off.  I competed at the American Paint Horse Association Show where I was third overall individual. At the American Pinto Horse Association Show I was Grand Champion in all divisions and Reserve Champion in reasons. In the American Buckskin Registry Association Contest, I was third overall and my team was champion overall. Now competing at the colligate level, I was High Individual at the National Reining Horse Association Show in the Junior College division. Additionally my team and I were the High Scoring team in the Junior College division at the National Reined Cow Horse Association Show this year. 

Growing up in FFA, I have seen many people compete in several events, one of which included the Farm Bureau Discussion Meet contest. I knew from a young age I was interested in the way people, like myself, could advocate for agriculturists as a whole, in order to push for more representation in a political aspect. My senior year, I was introduced to the Farm Bureau Discussion Meet Contest, where I competed in the subarea, district, and state competitions. I was champion in subarea, reserve champion in district, and reserve champion in the state. Although I was devastated to no longer be able to convey more solutions for farmers and ranchers at the national level, I knew it was not something I would want to give up. The next year, I decided to join the Collegiate Farm Bureau at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, where I was given the opportunity to compete again, but this time against college students. I was thankful to have been selected as one of the final four. I got the experience to learn more about the industry and the problems many are facing in it every day. I intend to participate in this event next year, and I am hoping for an even more knowledge-building experience.