Professional Experience

University of Kentucky
September 2016 – Present

• Pre-Vet Academic Coordinator; responsible for advising freshman and sophomore pre-vet students across the university. Additional responsibilities include meeting with prospective students, organizing and maintaining pre-vet listservs, websites and social media, participating in local recruitment events, involvement and participation in academic and pre-professional advising conferences and meetings, data collection and analysis, and support of senior pre-vet faculty. 
• Pre-Veterinary Medicine website:  http://afs.ca.uky.edu/students/pre-vet 

• Other: Course Instruction
  Fall 2016 EQM 490- Equine Capstone (assistant)
  Spring 2017 ASC 209-202- Veterinary Medical Terminology
  Fall 2017 ASC 209-201- Veterinary Medical Terminology
  ASC 399 – ASC Academic Enrichment

Utah State University
October 2008 – July 2015

• Equine Lecturer 2008-2015; responsible for organizing and teaching a wide variety of equine specific courses, including but not limited to; Beginning Riding (ADVS 1600), Advanced English (ADVS 2650), Horse Production (ADVS 2190), Horse Health Care (ADVS 2300), Equine Evaluation (ADVS 3600), Stable Management, Teaching and Leadership, and Special Topics 
• IHSA Equestrian Team Coach 2008-2015; responsible for organizing and coaching the USU English Equestrian Team. Responsibilities included weekly coaching sessions, travelling to competitions, interviewing potential team members, yearly paperwork and correspondence, and organizing/running an annual/bi-annual home horse show
• Barn Manager 2008-2012; responsible for 40+ horse’s health and daily maintenance. Duties include (but not limited to), feeding, cleaning, watering, arena/stable maintenance, exercise, record keeping, daily/monthly/annual medical care, night call, purchasing/selling of animals, daily interactions with students, staff, and community, and organization/running of public events
• State 4H Coordinator for Equine Events 2009-2012; responsible for maintaining and updating state rules and regulations for Western and English 4H riding, organizing and running equine events of 4H State Contest and English State Show, and assisting with Western State Show. Additionally, settled disputes and provided assistance to county extension personnel as needed through presentations, data collection and daily correspondence. 
• Other 2008-2015; Additional responsibilities include interacting with potential students and their families, participating as an active member of the USU Equine User Group, assisting with program growth and development, facilitating interactions with students and other equine facility/staff, and providing support as needed during nights, weekends, and holidays.

Publications

• Helmets, Heads, and Health for Horse Enthusiasts Fact Sheet- 2009
• Sand Colic Fact Sheet- 2011