Gabriella Ferguson's Resume
EDUCATION:
Iowa State University, Ames, IA Bachelor of Science Degree: May 2021
Major: Agricultural and Life Sciences Education Option: Communication GPA: 3.45/4.0
International Experience:
ISU EARTH Service Learning Program, U.S. Virgin Islands Spring Semester 2019
• Successfully planned and completed a vermicomposting and irrigation project
• Helped islanders reuse wasted food to produce their own food on the island
• Completed over 75 hours of Volunteer work
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Cargill, Sonya Sales Intern, Virtual Summer 2020
Gathered information to help customers update personal product websites
Successfully communicated one on one with customers addressing relevant questions and concerns
Summarized price comparisons between competitors and presented findings to the pricing team
Collaborated with team members on corn trading challenge and gained valuable personal trading experience
New Century FS, Crop Scout, Newton, IA Summer 2018 - 2019
Calculated stand counts to establish plants per acre and aid in any replant decisions
Summarized scouting reports and communicated results with growers
Successfully scouted 2,500 acres of corn and bean fields using GPS Sirrus
Bridal Dreams, Sales Associate, Oskaloosa, IA
Use consultative selling skills to assist and build relationships with prospective formal wear customers
Manage the coordination of store opening and closing throughout prom wear season
Administer and develop payment plans for use of customers whom purchase merchandise
Beyond Elegance, Laborer, New Sharon, IA May 2016 – August 2017
Prepared linens for shipment to customers across the Midwestern United States
Inventoried orders upon return from events to ensure a successful business organization
Beyond Elegance, Laborer, New Sharon, IA May 2016 - August 2017
• Prepared linens for shipment to customers across the Midwestern United States
• Inventoried orders upon return from events to ensure a successful business organization
Ferguson Farms, New Sharon, IA
Raised on a diversified grain and livestock family farm including, corn, soybeans, alfalfa, cattle, and swine
Actively involved with all phases of farm operation; strong livestock background
Management responsibilities for personal FFA swine projects; successfully showed at local and state levels
ACTIVITIES:
Collegiate
ACES (Agricultural Community Encourages Success) Learning Community
Block and Bridle – Swine and Beef Interest Group Member, National Convention Committee Member
Sigma Alpha, Professional Agricultural Sorority – Formal Committee
High School
Vocal – 4 Years
North Mahaska FFA – Held offices of Secretary and Reporter – 6 years
Speech – 2 years
Volleyball and Softball Varsity Letter Recipient – 4 years
Vacation Bible School Counselor – 5 years
Football Statistician – 2 years
HONORS & SCHOLARSHIPS
“B” Honor Roll all 4 years of High School
Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Gallon Grad
Awarded Outstanding Leadership Award in FFA 2017
Sheridan C H & Helen
Personal References
Mr. Paul Boonstra
Grinnell Mutual Director of Claims
New Sharon, IA 50207 pboonstra@gmrc.com
641-780-9501
Ms. Nara Freemyer
Regional Sales Manager Alltech
4593 Colorado River Dr.
Firestone, CO 80504
970-217-4903
Mrs. Emily Doyle
Precision Agriculture Specialist
Clutier, IA 52217 eewoldt@newcenturyfs.com
319-330-7336