1. Kelli M. Martin
6235 Holdrege St. Unit B6
Lincoln, NE 68505
515-290-7860
kellimmartin90@gmail.com
Education Information: University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska
Master of Science degree in Animal Science August 2016
Specialization: Non-Ruminant Nutrition
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science May 2012
Gilbert High School, Gilbert, Iowa Diploma 2008
University Activities: Animal Science Graduate Student Association Member 2014-2016
Animal Science Peer Mentor Fall 2011
Destination Iowa State Team Leader Fall 2010 & 2011
Iowa State University Pre-Vet Club member
General Club Representative 2011-2012
Pet Sitting Volunteer
ISU vet clinic neonatal & small animal intensive care unit volunteer
Iowa State University Block & Bridle Club member
Poultry Interest Group Secretary 2011
Director of Programming, Larch Hall 2008-2009
Honors & Awards: Parr Fellowship
CALS Dean’s Leadership Scholarship
Louis M. Thompson Study Abroad Scholarship
Outstanding Freshman Honors Program Member Scholarship nominee
Freshman Honors Program member
Presidential Award for Competitive Excellence
Marge Bly Scholarship (local)
High School Activities: FCCLA: historian, vice-president, national gold medal parliamentary
procedure team
Concert Band: 2nd
chair – 3 years,band council – 2 years
Marching Band: color guard captain – 2 years
Honors & Awards: National Honor Society member
Academic Excellence Banquet recognition – 2 years
International Experience: Ukraine & Bulgaria, Study Abroad Travel Course, May 2011
 Toured Ukraine for two weeks & Bulgaria for one week
 Studied Agriculture & Horticulture in both countries
 Toured local farms & cultural museums
 Learned words & phrases in both languages
Spain,High School Junior Class Trip, March 2008
 Toured 6 major cities in 6 days including cathedrals, art museums, & historic
buildings
 Used knowledge of language to engage in Spanish culture

2. Work Experience: University ofNebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska
Graduate Research Assistant, January 2014 - May 2016
 Managed research trials
 Collected & analyzed research data
 Write up research reports
 Provided feed,water,& general care for severalhundred chickens
 Assisted other students with trial data collection
JC Penney, Ames,Iowa & Fort Collins, Colorado
Sales Associate, November 2007 - May 2010 & October 2013 - January 2014
 Assisted customers in finding merchandise
 Assisted customers in placing online orders
 Maintained dressing room & sales floor
 Operated Point of Sale system & cash register
Holiday Inn Conference Center, Ames,Iowa
Guest Services Representative, March 2012 - July 2013
 Checked guests in & out of the hotel
 Took reservations & answered the phone
 Operated computer system & handled payment methods
 Answered guests' questions & fulfilled any needs
All Pets Animal Hospital, Ames,Iowa
Office Assistant, May 2013 - August 2013
 Handled accounts receivable & payable
 General office operations
 Responsible for scheduling employee shifts
 Handled general & controlled drug inventory
 Prepared time cards for payroll
Front Receptionist & Veterinary Assistant, June 2011 - August 2013
 Checked clients into clinic & scheduled appointments
 Answered the phone, operated computer program, & handled cash
 Filed & organized health records
 Cleaned cages,fed animals, & walked dogs
 Drew up vaccinations & helped in exam rooms
Iowa State University Bookstore, Ames,Iowa
Textbook Help Desk, January 2011 – October 2011
 Assisted customers in finding books & taking special orders
 Kept books stocked on shelves
Godiva Chocolatier, Des Moines,Iowa
Sales Associate, September 2010 – March 2011
 Responsible for hand dipping fruits & chocolates
 Provided high-quality customer service
 Ran cash register & maintained store
Blank Park Zoo, Des Moines, Iowa
Animal Presenter Intern, May 2010 – August 2010
 Cleaned housing & prepared diets for approximately 40 different animals
 Gave educational presentations to a variety of audiences
 Conducted the giraffe feeding tourist attraction
 Updated calendars & databases for office use

3. References: Sheila Purdum, PhD, Professor of Animal Science
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68583
spurdum2@unl.edu
402-472-6451
Audrey Ricklefs-Schwartz, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Owner
All Pets Animal Hospital, Ames, Iowa 50010
a_ricklefs_schwartz@yahoo.com
515-233-1756
Carol Springer, General Manager
Holiday Inn Conference Center,Ames,Iowa 50010
515-268-8808
Joyce O’Donnell, Book Department Supervisor
Iowa State University Bookstore, Memorial Union, Ames,Iowa 50011
515-294-0245
Dana Ostrander,Store Manager
Godiva Chocolatier, Jordan Creek Town Center, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
515-225-9600
Daniela Graham, Volunteer Coordinator & Education Specialist
Blank Park Zoo, Des Moines, Iowa 50315
515-974-2552
Mary Mosiman, Iowa Auditor of State, CPA
Office of Auditor of State, Rm. 111, State Capitol Building, Des Moines, Iowa 50319
mary.mosiman@auditor.state.ia.us
515-203-0058
Jim Kurtenbach, Interim Vice President, Information Technology Services
Iowa State University, 291 Durham Hall, Ames, Iowa 50011
jmk@iastate.edu
515-291-9814