Wes Ellard

Email: jwesellard@gmail.com
Address: 150 County Rd 729 Cullman, AL, 35055
Phone: (256) 735-8890

Summary
Junior at Auburn University pursuing a BS in Agricultural Communications. Focus in
journalistic writing, agricultural sciences and leadership, and public relations. Highly
motivated and adaptable communicator with excellent problem-solving skills.

Details
 excellent writer  constant contact
 strong interpersonal skills  Microsoft Office Suite
 public relations training  highly adaptable
 deep agricultural background  dependable
 goal-oriented  positive attitude
 exceptional problem-solver

Experience
2010-Present
Farm Hand, Burnham Farms

 Family Farm  Operated Agricultural

 Repaired Equipment Equipment
 Handled and Cared for Cattle

2017-2020
Maintenance, Cullman City Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism

 Repaired and operated equipment including tractors, dump trucks, forklifts,

small excavators, and power tools
 Worked in a variety of roles including event work, parking management,
recruitment, metal, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry.
 Worked closely with local officials to accomplish tasks.

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  Delivered and received packages for management, led a team of part-time
employees, delivered messages and brokered and maintained
interdepartmental relationships.

2018-2019
Sales Associate and Preparations Worker, Smith Farms Country
Meats

 Practiced FDA guidelines in handling & sale of meat products.

 Cured, prepared, smoked, & slow-cooked meat products.
 Sold food & gift products in a retail setting.
 Delivered & received packages for management.
 Managed store while management was absent

Education
2014-2018
Cullman High School

 CHS Band President & Vice  John Phillip Sousa Award

President Recipient
 CHS Model Student Award  Jan Irons Harris Leadership
Recipient Award Recipient
 CHS Assistant Stage Manager,  Member of Quill & Scroll Honor
Stage Manager & Theatrical Society
Flight Director  Member of French Club &
 Staff Writer for Hilight, school National Honor Society
newspaper

2018-Present
Auburn University – BS Agricultural Communications – 3.2 GPA

Relevant Coursework:

 Agricultural Communications  Foundations of Public Relations

 Agribusiness Marketing  Microeconomics
 Basic Animal Science  Newswriting
 Basic Crop Science  Public Speaking
 Basic Food Science  Vegetable Production

References
Rusty Turner (256) 339-7360 rustyturner95@gmail.com

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Christopher Smith (256) 247-0331 csmith@cullmancats.net

Kyle Clark (205) 496-2039 kclark@cprst.org