Rachel WeberTelephone (260) 316-1615 weber34@purdue.edu

3354 N 250 E Fremont, IN 46737EDUCATION Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Fall 2015Bachelors Degree in Animal Science and Biological SciencesAnimal Science Courses

Animal Reproduction, Breeding & Genetics, Physiology, Growth & Development, Applied Nutrition & diet formulation, Livestock Judging, Sheep Production & Management

Bioscience Courses Microbiology, Agronomy, Biochemistry, AP Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Genetics lab performing DNA extractions

and genetic modification experiments, Engineering level Calculus I-III, Agricultural Economics & Sales

EXPERIENCE Alltech, Inc. Lexington, KYCorporate Career Development Program Feb 2016-Feb 2017

Selected as 1 of 10 individuals from over 2,600 applications globally for a full time, salaried position for entry-level professionals for Alltech Animal Health’s corporate training program

Targeted agricultural audiences through marketing techniques and analyzed engagement rates. Presented results to supervisors at weekly intervals

Devised a strategic business plan to formulate a new product line for beef producers overseas, business plan will be presented to top decision makers at Alltech in February

Business Development Manager July 2016-present Practiced sales and business development skills with producers in the state of Texas, identified business opportunities

geographically, successfully launched Alltech’s protection line of products Developed field trials directly with agricultural professionals to illustrate effectiveness of biological products and utilized

the data to construct valuable sales and marketing toolsKent Nutrition Group Headquarters, Muscatine, IASales Intern Summer 2015

Rotational internship with intensive exposure to field sales, internal sales and customer service. Additional exposure to quality control, marketing, R&D, nutrition, engineering and operations, and feed manufacturing processes

Practiced sales, networking and marketing skills at the World Pork Exposition and Minnesota Game FairPurdue University, West Lafayette, INUndergraduate Research Assistant Summer 2014

Co-conducted case study for research on avian communication systems alongside Purdue Graduate student Generated formal research proposal, assisted experimental design, analyzed/presented results to associate head professor

of Purdue department of biological sciences, Dr. Lucas. Resulted in thesis review approvalDepartment of Botany and Plant Pathology Undergraduate Research Assistant 2013-2015

Perform various analytical techniques including DNA extractions of various species, gel electrophoresis trials applying knowledge of primers, Polymerase Chain Reactions and southern blotting

Purdue Arthur Herbarium Digitizer and Database Specialist 2013-2015 Apply knowledge to identify and catalogue various plant diseases, fungi, and parasites

BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE Lived/Worked On Family Farm 2006-present

Work in all aspects of animal care for commercial meat goat herd including feeding, herd health, reproduction, etc. 10 year 4-H member & mentor: bred and/or raised and showed goats, swine, equine, poultry, rabbits

Jellystone Park Recreation Director, Fremont, IN Summers 2008-2012 Coordinated and conducted recreational events at the park, managed groups of up to 300+ campers daily

LEADERSHIP Purdue Pre-Veterinary Medicine Association 2012-2015 Environmental Science Club member 2013-2015

Devised energy conservation initiative for students living on Purdue University campus Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity Member 2011-2015

Helped raise over 200,000 dollars in the past two years for breast cancer awareness and education Established “Green” plan to encourage members to recycle, turn off lights, and conserve food in the house

EPICS GLEE Project member 2011-2012 Collaborated with 4 team members to develop a robotic arm for educating classrooms on mechanics Oversaw budget development, timelines and weekly productivity assessments to keep team on schedule

PUDM Participant for Riley Children’s Hospital Fundraiser 2011-2015 Women at Purdue Mentor Program 2011-2013Software SKILLS Specify Database, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Microsoft Excel, Matlab