1. Kinsey R. Emery
Education
Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN May 7, 2011
Bachelor of Science
Agribusiness, Secondary Education
Apprentice Teaching License: 7-12 Agriculture Education and 7-12 Agriscience
Professional Experience
Marketing and Event Manager Tennessee State Fair June 2013 - Present
Nashville, TN
The Marketing and Event Manager for the Tennessee State Fair is the voice and face of the fair responsible for
generation of public interest, support, participation, and attendance at the fair. As a professional organizer I
competently managed all the traditional functions of marketing and public relations of the fair including advertising,
logistics, and sponsor relationships with overall responsibility for creation of a best-in-class experience for everyone
involved with the fair.
Agriculture Educator/FFA Advisor Rutherford County Schools July 2011 - June 2013
LaVergne, TN
In this full-time, 12-month teaching advising position I served as teacher and advisor to more than 80 students each
school year. Courses taught include: agriscience, small animal care, veterinary science, landscaping and turf
management, and greenhouse management. In addition to teaching in the classroom, I helped prepare FFA members
for 24 national Career Development Events, guided more than 40 students through their Supervised Agricultural
Experience projects, and organized meetings, camp, conventions, and retreats for the students.
Help Desk Team Member Tractor Supply Company March 2008 - March 2011
Brentwood, TN
This part-time role was earned as a promotion within Tractor Supply Company (TSC) from cashier in a retail location to
team member at TSC’s national corporate headquarters. This position within the Store Operations Department
required focus, attention to detail, timely responses, and follow through assisting the chain’s more than 1,100 retail
locations. I was recruited to this position by the Vice President of Store Operations after being cast into a role in store
operations training videos.
Assistant Julia’s Homestyle Bakery September 2007 - March 2008
Murfreesboro, TN
After School Program Coordinator Just Like Home Daycare January - November 2007
Eagleville, TN
Team Leader Finish Line, Inc. October 2003 - January 2007
Murfreesboro, TN
Other Experience
Missionary Team Leader Baja Missions June 2004 - Present
Camalu, Baja California, Mexico
Serving on a volunteer basis as a team leader has allowed me to supervise the construction of homes, work with
Mexican citizens to plan community gardens, and coordinate community benevolence outreach for neighbors living in
poverty. In addition to overseeing the projects for some 50 to 60 missionaries, it is my responsibility to research and
maintain a budget for the team, create and procure project materials, gathering donations of money, food, and
clothing, and plan meals for the team on a daily basis.
9292 Link Road
Christiana, TN 37037
(615)785-0650
kinsey.emery@ymail.com

2. Breeder Doss Irish Setters Kennel August 2002 - March 2008
Christiana, TN
The focus of this Supervised Agricultural Experience was breeding, marketing, and care of Irish Setter canines. I
worked in tandem with my sisters in this project for our FFA degrees. Through this activity I earned the Tennessee
State Degree and the National FFA Degree by keeping accurate records and maintaining good financial standing.
Professional Memberships, Awards, and Recognitions
Middle Tennessee Agriculture Club President 2016
Middle Tennessee Agriculture Club Vice-President 2015
Tennessee State Fair Association Secretary 2014-2015
Middle Tennessee Agriculture Club member 2013-2015
Tennessee FFA Alumni member – Kenneth K. Mitchell Chapter 2013-2015
Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation member 2010-2015
Young Farmers and Ranchers member 2008-2015
Delta Tau Alpha Agricultural Honors Society member 2008-2011
Catherine Ellington Scholarship recipient 2008-2009
Tennessee Council of Cooperatives Scholarship recipient 2007-2009
Tennessee Lottery Hope Scholarship recipient (maintained 3.0+GPA) 2006-2011
MTSU Provost Scholarship recipient 2006-2011
MTSU Collegiate FFA member 2006-2011
Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award recipient 2006
References
John Rose
Chairman, Tennessee State Fair Association
President, Boson Software, LLC
(615)714-5955
john.rose@boson.com
Michael Barry
Extension Agent III & County Director
UT/TSU Extension – Davidson County
(615)862-5995
mbarry@utk.edu
Dan Strasser
Director, Special Programs
Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation
(931)388-7872 ext. 2214
dstrasser@tfbf.com
Representative Andy Holt
Tennessee General Assembly – District 76
(731)514-6071
rep.andy.holt@capitol.tn.gov