Assistant High School

Robyn E. Bechtel

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EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park, PA Expected: May 2010

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science Overall GPA 3.44/4.00

Minor in Agribusiness Management and completion of the Agricultural Spanish Program

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park, PA Expected: May 2012

Master of Education in Agricultural and Extension Education

Title 1 Certification in Agricultural and Environmental Science Education

WORK EXPERIENCE

Penn State Dept. of Agricultural and Extension Education; University Park, PA

2010 - Present

Graduate Assistant

Learned how to conduct effective literary searches

Review proposed high school lesson plans for and design corresponding presentations

Assist faculty with research and participate in research discussions

Penn State Dept. of Dairy &Animal Science; University Park, PA 2009 - Present

Research Assistant

Learned how to design animal experiments using the Latin square technique and file

the necessary paperwork for animal trials

Completed analysis tasks in the lab along with sample collection at the barns

Prepared all materials needed for the sample weeks ahead of time to reduce stress for

all individuals involved in the trial

Learned how to record data from paper surveys using numeric codes

Entered written responses from surveys and organized data based on various criteria

AgChoice Farm Credit, ACA; Mechanicsburg, PA Summer 2008

Intern at the Curryville Office, Marketing Intern at Large

Gained a wealth of experience in all aspects of the agricultural lending industry

Worked on design and layout of the company website

Completed tasks such as trending, balance sheets, loan visits, basic office work

Designed float for the local agricultural parade; float placed second in the

commercial division

Organized a customer appreciation event for 125 families at local amusement park

Cove-View Farm; Curryville, PA 1992 Present

Farm Laborer

Gaining experience in all aspects of dairy management

Developing my own herd of registered Holsteins under the guidance of farm owners

Completing tasks such as milking, feeding, vaccinating and operating equipment

Co-managing reproductive program through heat detection and pregnancy checks

Managing sire selection and herd genetic advancement program

Robyn E. Bechtel

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ACTIVITIES

Penn State Dairy Science Club 2006 2010

Club President, 2009

Organized the club s delegation to the 2009 National American Dairy Science

Association meeting in Montreal and attended the 2007 - 2010 meetings

- Compiled the club s Annual Report and designed the club display

- Competed in the quiz bowl competition at 2008, 2010 meetings, won 2010

Chaired the OsteoChallenge 5K Walk/Run in 2007 to benefit the National

Osteoporosis Foundation by raising over $500

Served on the selection and preparation committees for the Nittany Lion Fall Classic

Consignment Sale

Helped with Holiday Cheesebox Sale by cutting, packing and shipping cheese

Competed in quiz bowl and judging at 2008 and 2009 NESA meetings

- Presented 5th place paper at 2009 contest focusing on role of Lactoferrin

Attended club trips to California and Ireland and assisted with 2010 trip planning

Recipient of 2007 Muller Outstanding First Year Member Award

Dairy Judging 2003 - Present

Member of 2007 - 2008 Penn State Dairy Cattle Judging Teams

Second place team at 2008 National Intercollegiate Contest at Madison, Wisconsin

o High individual for Milking Shorthorns

o Ninth place individual overall and seventh in oral reasons

Member of 2005 Pennsylvania FFA Dairy Cattle Evaluation Team

High individual of National FFA Contest at Louisville, Kentucky

Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences Student Council 2007 - 2010

Student Activities Fee Chair

Worked with faculty and club representatives to organize college-wide activities

Assisted faculty in dispersing available funds to the various clubs

Decorated the photo backdrop at the 2008 2010 College of Ag Spring Formal

Central Cove FFA 2002 2009

Former News Reporter / Committee Chair

Received the American Degree Highest award possible to member

Won the National Dairy Cattle Judging Contest in 2005

Competed in public speaking, dairy judging, and dairy handling contests

Attended numerous conventions, workshops and development events

Penn State Collegiate FFA 2007- 2010

Chair for Community Service Committee

Organized Easter egg hunt for College of Agriculture s Faculty and Staff s children

Coordinated an effort within the College of Agriculture to purchase animals for third

world countries through Heifer Project International

Served on the College of Agriculture s Student Council

Attended the National Convention to recruit potential students for Penn State

Robyn E. Bechtel

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Pennsylvania Junior Holstein Association 2001- 2009

Scrapbook Chair and Member of Executive Committee

Named 2009 National and Pennsylvania Distinguished Junior Member Finalist

Participated in seven Dairy Bowl Contests; team won 2009 senior division

Competed in National Dairy Jeopardy and Senior Speech Contests

Morrisons Cove 4-H Dairy Club 1997 Present

Assistant Leader / Former member and President

Helped coach the junior Dairy Bowl teams

Worked with members on reasons and take them to judging contests across the state

Chaperoned club members to various events and dairy shows

EARTH House 2007 2008

President of Special Living Option Dorm

Presided over the College of Agriculture s Dorm, housed approximately 210 residents

Planned activities and service projects for the residents to participate in on a

bi-weekly basis

Worked with College of Agriculture staff to promote the activities and opportunities

available to future students and families

Coaly Honor Society 2008 2010

Member of College of Agriculture s Honorary Leadership Society

Helped with new member initiation

Organized leadership workshop for leaders within the College of Agriculture

Competed in Guildin Speaking Contest

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