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Overview
Work History
Education
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Professional Involvement
Certifications Skills Memberships
Community Service
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Makaila Cantrell

Ruth,MI

Summary

Passionate about the intersection of agriculture and education, goal is to become an Agriscience Teacher and FFA Advisor. Deep-rooted love for teaching and the agricultural industry, dedicated to inspiring the next generation of agricultural leaders. Strong communication skills, hands-on experience in farming, and commitment to fostering a positive learning environment. Aim to cultivate a passion for agriculture in students while equipping them with necessary skills for success in this ever-evolving field.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Babysitter

Katie Jo Volmering
06.2023 - Current
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Served as a positive role model for young children by modeling appropriate language usage, manners, and conflict resolution methods.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.

Owner

Ruth Soaps
01.2020 - Current
  • Company Overview: All natural goat milk soap business owned and operated
  • Established a loyal customer base by providing personalized attention, addressing concerns promptly, and exceeding expectations.
  • Participated actively in local community events or organizations as a way to give back while expanding brand visibility and credibility.
  • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
  • Evaluated sales reports and financial statements to manage cash flow and develop techniques to improve business.

Farmhand

Kramer Farms
01.2017 - Current
  • Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
  • Help care for fields by managing weeds and picking stones.
  • Ensured proper animal care by administering medications, vaccinations, or treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
  • Reduced crop loss by carefully monitoring for signs of pests or disease and applying appropriate treatments when necessary.
  • Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.

Owner

M&C's Rabbits and Goats
01.2016 - Current
  • Managed and cared for 30 to 50 goats throughout the year
  • Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals, milking goats, and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
  • Enhanced animal health and welfare through regular monitoring, vaccinations, and timely medical interventions.
  • Assisted in birth of livestock, enhancing farm's productivity and animal well-being with skilled support.
  • Placed orders for animal food with vendors and confirmed delivery dates and times.

Education

General Education Credits -

Delta College
Bay City, MI

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture, Food, And Natural Resources Education

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
05-2027

College Preparatory Program - Agriscience Focus

Ubly Community High School
Ubly, MI
05-2024

Skills

  • Goat castration procedures
  • Livestock selection and evaluation
  • Veterinary medical applications
  • Livestock exhibition
  • Parliamentary procedure
  • Time management
  • Dependable and hardworking
  • Customer relations and service
  • Attention to detail

Professional Involvement

FFA

National FFA Marketing Contest, silver rating (2023), Washington Leadership Conference (2023), National Convention Attendee (2019-2023), State Star in Agricultural Business Finalist (2024), Finalist for the Michigan FFA Agriscience Education Contest (2023), State Winning Marketing Team (2023), Top Individual for Outstanding Junior (2023), Voting Delegate at State FFA Convention (2023)


4-H

State Farm Bureau Discussion Meet Contestant (2020-2024), Club President (2020-2022), 4-H Camp Counselor (2020-2024)

Certifications Skills Memberships

  • 2022: NCLCA Principles of Livestock Selection & Evaluation Certification
  • 2021: Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification
  • 2020: Giving injections, Livestock Exhibition including Rabbits, Hogs, Beef, and Goats, Michigan Rabbit Breeders Association, How to lead a meeting (parliamentary procedure), How to trim animal feet
  • 2019: Junior Livestock Association, Small Livestock Association, American Rabbit Breeders Association

Community Service

  • 2025: Small Animals Day (6 hours), Spring Skills Contest (10 hours), Sigma Alpha (2 hours), Ubly FFA (10 hours)
  • 2024: Ubly PTO (5 hours), USDA Tree Sorting (8 hours), Ag. Literacy Volunteer (4 hours), Ubly FFA (6 hours)
  • 2023: Ubly PTO (31 hours), NRCS (7 hours), Ubly High School Grandparent's Day (4 hours), MI Department of Transportation (2 hours), Farm Bureau’s Project R.E.D. (14 hours), Food For All Food Bank Project (6 hours)
  • 2022: Huron County 4-H (70 hours), Farm Bureau’s Project R.E.D. (14 hours), Ubly PTO (5 hours), Huron County Fair (5 hours), Huron County Small Livestock Assn. (9 hours), MI Department of Transportation (2 hours)
  • 2021: Ubly PTO (10 hours), Ubly Village (12 hours), MI Department of Transportation (2 hours), Ubly Food Pantry (2 hours), Farm Bureau’s #Speak Ag Video filming (3 hours)

Timeline

Babysitter

Katie Jo Volmering
06.2023 - Current

Owner

Ruth Soaps
01.2020 - Current

Farmhand

Kramer Farms
01.2017 - Current

Owner

M&C's Rabbits and Goats
01.2016 - Current

General Education Credits -

Delta College

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture, Food, And Natural Resources Education

Michigan State University

College Preparatory Program - Agriscience Focus

Ubly Community High School

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