Sydney L.

Haynes
418 Pine Wood Ln. Cornelia, GA 30531 Cell: (706) 968-3430 Home: (706) 778-0247 E-mail: shaynes674@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: Seeking an internship in agriculture to further my knowledge of agricultural education. SKILLS SUMMARY: COMMUNICATION SKILLS: o Ability to communicate effectively with others in the work environment; experience speaking to large classes or groups; works well with computers and other technologies ANALYTICAL SKILLS: o Analytical skills to analyze any situation and devise a practical resolution; detail oriented in any situation. Patient and cooperative when faced with a problem requiring a solution TECHNICAL SKILLS: o Hands-on worker; top in class in welding; knowledgeable with plants and systems associated with greenhouses; knowledgeable with and safe around all livestock, domestic and exotic animals; knowledge in heavy equipment safety and operation PEOPLE SKILLS: o Strong leader; ability to work well with others; comfortable sharing thoughts, opinions and ideas with others; enjoy working with groups and the public EDUCATION:

Habersham Central High School, Mt. Airy, GA

Expected to graduate, May 2014 o COURSES: Spanish I and II, Basic Agriculture, General Horticulture, Nursery and Landscape Design, Animal Production, Animal Science, Wildlife Management, Agricultural Mechanics I

HONORS AND ACHEIVMENTS: HONORS: o Earned Honor Roll on multiple occasions o Received the Woodmen of the World Award for Proficiency in History NOTABLE COURSES: o Honors Physical Science (9th grade) o Honors Biology (10th grade) o AP Chemistry (11th grade) o Advanced Math I, II, III (9th-11th grade) o Honors Literature (9th-10th grade) o Honors Social Studies (9th-11th grade)

WORK HISTORY:

Volunteer, Apple City Pets, Cornelia, GA

o o February 2013 to June 2013 Customer service in handling of exotic animals and sales; informing the public of dangerous and harmless native and invasive species September 2010 to May 2011 Assisted in minor surgeries and procedures; assisted secretaries when necessary; assisted in kennels with caring for the animals

Volunteer, Cornelia Veterinary Clinic, Cornelia, GA

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COMMUNITY SERVICE:

Cornelia Soup Kitchen, Cornelia, GA

o Assisted in preparation of food and dining areas; serving various side dishes; 2013 (25 hours) Assisted in gathering supplies for and packing soldier care packages (10 hours) Assisted in gathering money and gifts for elementary school students; packaged and wrapped all gifts (30 hours)

Blue Star Mothers, Cumming, GA

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Adopt a Child for Christmas Program

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES: FFA: o 3rd place State FFA Horse Evaluation Career Development Event (2011) o 2nd place Area II FFA Horse Evaluation Career Development Event (2011) o Silver Level in Area II Environmental Natural Resources Career Development Event (2011-2012) o Bronze Level in Area II Floriculture Career Development Event (2011-2012) o Silver Level in Area II Parliamentary Procedure Career Development Event (2012-2013) o Silver Level in Area II Nursery Landscape Career Development Event (2012) o Bronze Level in Area II Forestry Career Development Event (2013) o Silver Level in State FFA Horse Evaluation Career Development Event (2010, 2011, 2013) o Discovery FFA Degree (2010) o Greenhand FFA Degree (2011) o Chapter FFA Degree (2012) o State FFA Degree (2013) o Selected to attend National FFA Convention (2010, 2011) o Selected to attend State FFA Convention (2010 to 2012) o Chapter FFA Historian (2010-2011) o Chapter FFA Reporter (2012-2013) o Chapter FFA Treasurer (2013-present)
ACTIVITIES: o Officer and active member of Habersham Central FFA Chapter (2010 to present) o Livestock Show Team Member (May 2011 to present) 1st Place Heavy-weight Wether Summer Sizzlin Showdown Goat Show (2012) 1st Place Light-weight Wether Summer Sizzlin Showdown Goat Show (2013) 2nd Place Heavy-weight Wether Chattahoochee Mountain Fair Goat Show (2012)

REFERENCES: Amy Crump o Agriculture Education Instructor, Habersham Central High School, Mt. Airy, GA o Cell: (706) 491-5446 o E-mail: acrump@habershamschools.com Kyle Dekle o Agriculture Education Instructor, Habersham Central High School, Mt. Airy, GA o Cell (229) 254-1418 o E-mail: kdekle@habershamschools.com Zach Free o Agriculture Education Instructor, Habersham Ninth Grade Academy, Mt. Airy, GA o Cell (678) 773-5477 o E-mail: zfree@habershamschools.com Chris Scott o Owner, Apple City Pets, Cornelia, GA o Cell (912) 618-9617