Maureen E. Lee
*****@*******.***
N**** Nielson Lane, Johnson Creek, WI 53038
OBJECTIVE: To obtain an administrative position that applies my communications and analytical skills.
EDUCATION: Cornell University, Ithaca New York, May 2011
Dual degree: B.S. Animal Science and Communication, minor in Applied Economics and
Management
Dean’s List Spring 2009 and 2010, Cumulative GPA: 3.21
Communication Concentration GPA: 3.69
Relevant Courses:
Marketing Visual and Oral Communications
Finance Introduction to Policy Analysis
Business Management Communication Law
RELEVANT Dairy Marketing Services Summer Marketing Analyst Intern, Syracuse, NY, June to August
2010
EXPERIENCE: • Analyzed sales and production data for a coalition of milk marketing cooperatives that hold a large
market share of the Northeast dairy supply, marketing more than 6.2 billion pounds of milk
annually
• Designed and formatted promotional literature to be distributed to farmer-members
Cornell Career Services Extern Program: OgilvyOne WorldWide, New York, NY, January 7,
2010
• Shadowed New York Creative Executive Director, attended financial and marketing meetings
Wisconsin Holstein Association Public Relations Summer Intern, Baraboo, WI, May to August
2009
• Organized annual Holstein Futurity as the Association’s largest promotional event of the year,
contacted participants and sponsors for the event, developed new brochures
• Coordinated 12 district shows, spoke at 5 regional meetings, and performed other duties as
Association
representative in service of more than 2,500 members
• Conducted interviews and wrote articles on distinguished members for the monthly Wisconsin
Holstein News
• Performed basic clerical tasks such as mailings, and processed up-to-date information for members
WORK Mill Wheel Farm, Johnson Creek, WI, June 1998 to Present
EXPERIENCE: • Worked on family farm managing 20 dairy cattle and developing a proficient herd through
nutritional, reproduction and health practices.
• Developed a record system for genetic information and production records.
• Developed business contacts with buyers and sellers for livestock exchange; the majority of the 80
cow herd was sold in the summer of 2008.
Cornell Fitness Center Monitor, Ithaca, NY, October 2008 to May 2011
• Assist members in their physical fitness routine in a safe workout environment, provide new-hire
training
• Work 5-7 hours a week at a 3rd Star level while maintaining a full course load
Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction Coordinator Assistant, May 2006-August 2007
• Developed new brochure and catalog format for the Livestock Auction at the WI State Fair to be
distributed to potential buyers and sponsors
• Performed basic clerical tasks such as mailings, transporting materials, and ushering of sale
participants.
ACTIVITIES: • Member, Cornell University Dairy Club, 2007-2011: Italy and CA farm tours; annual sale worker
• Cornell Junior Dairy Fellows, 2010-2011
• Member, WI Junior Holstein Association, 1990-Present
-2010: National Distinguished Junior Member
-2009, 2008, 2006: WI Distinguished Jr. Member--2009 WI Distinguished Jr. Member National
Representative
-2006: National Younger Distinguished Jr. Member; 2000-2006: WI Younger Member Recognition
Award
• Member, FFA, 2003-2007: 2007 Chapter Reporter; 2003-2007: Dairy Judging Team
• Member, 4-H, 1997-2008: 2006: Summer Camp Youth Director; 2002-2005: Jr. Leaders Officer
SKILLS: • Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Analytical skills gained from college courses and dairy judging
• Proficient in communication skills, including writing and developing speeches