1. Kate Knowlton
Education:
Michigan State University – Agribusiness Management Major August 2012 - present
Bachelor of Science anticipated May 2016 Current Major GPA: 3.3
Experience:
Research Assistant - Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee – Holt, MI
 August 2014 – Present
 Coordinate and conduct both independent research and Soybean Management and Research
Technology (SMaRT) trials with over 50 growers and cooperators
 Prepare periodic and specialized reports on research data in a useable and accessible format for
cooperators and producers
 Represent MSPC and attend field days, research forums, and informational meetings
Intern, Sales Associate, Organizer - Gee Farms Nursery and Greenhouse, LLC – Stockbridge, MI
 March 2013 – June 2015
 Coordinated inventory management and organized related business documents
 Developed and maintained social media marketing
 Maintained positive face-to-face customer relations and successfully problem-solved client issues
 Improved and expanded customer communication and public relations
Retailer, Field Hand, Organizer - Fusilier Family Farms – Manchester, MI
 June 2011 – October 2012
 Constructed appealing product displays at local farmers’ markets and retail stores
 Brought a positive and likeable attitude to a diverse customer base
 Performed efficient inventory management for several local farmers’ markets
Achievements/Activities:
Member of MSU chapter of NAMA – 2014-2015
Redmond & Edna Cotter Agribusiness Scholarship – 2015
Kenneth and Eleanor Coulter Scholarship – 2014
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store “Employee of the Month” – December 2013
Guatemala City Missions/Service Trip – June 2011
4-H – 2002-2010
Skills/Attributes:
 Passion to see the agricultural industry continue to grow and thrive
 Ability to effectively complete both individual and team oriented tasks
 Written and verbal communication skills
 Ability to successfully plan, organize, and execute events and projects
 Resolution to be honest, ethical, reliable, and hard-working in all endeavors
12801 McCreery Rd.
Stockbridge, MI 49285
Phone: 517.740.2783
Email: knowlt28@msu.edu