Honor Society® member
Kess Hammond
Administrative Assistant at Odyssey Engineering
- University of Nevada Reno
- Biotechnology
- Class of 2018
- Sparks, NV
Member since May 2015
About
Ever since I was little, I had an interest in agriculture. I originally thought I wanted to become a Veterinarian, but once I began taking Agriculture classes in high school I realized I was more interested in the agricultural side instead of the medical side. I also took a Biotechnology introductory course in high school and decided that was what I was looking for. I am currently attending the University of Nevada, Reno and majoring in the Biotechnology program which only allows about 20 students maximum to enroll in, also requiring a written form from an advisor. Within my first year of college, I interned in Dr. Cushman's lab which focused mainly on Biofuel production, allowing me to get a glimpse of what my future my hold in store for me.
Education
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The University of Nevada, Reno
Biotechnology
2014 – 2018
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The Academy of Arts, Careers, and Technology
Natural Resources and Animal Science
2010 – 2014
Honors and awards
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Bronze Award
The highest award a Junior Girl Scout can earn
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Silver Award
The highest award a Cadet Girl Scout can earn.
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Lifetime Membership to Girl Scouts
forever part of the Girl Scouts of the USA
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Placed second in Farm Business Management at the State level
a Career Development Event was for FFA
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Placed third in Farm Business Management at the National level
a Career Development Event was for FFA
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Placed third in Rangeland Management at the State level
a Career Development Event that was for FFA
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Chapter Treasurer
for my local FFA chapter
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Chapter Reporter
for my local FFA chapter
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Chapter Sentinel
for my local FFA chapter
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Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
First degree
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I would like to go on to be part of the agricultural side of Biotechnology, either being in Biofuel profuction, Winemaking, or in the creation of Genetically Modified Organisms for higher crop yield and strength against the environment.
- Graduate school interests
I intend to stay at the University of Nevada, Reno for their major in Biotechnology.
- Outside the classroom
In my free time I enjoy making crafts and creating art. Some of my favorite crafts include home decorations and "upcycling" clothes. My favorite media of art is airbrushes and acrylic, but I have also used oil paints, fiber, graphite, and charcoal. I also enjoy reading fantasy and adventure books if the time permits.
Experience
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Administrative Assistant
Odyssey Engineering
Jan 2015 – May 2015
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Sales Associate
Charlotte Russe
Oct 2014 – Jan 2015
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Administrative Assistant
Black Eagle Consulting
Jan 2014 – Dec 2014
Volunteering
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Packaged food
FFA
Oct 2013
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Cleaned up park
FFA
Mar 2013
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Park clean up
Girl Scouts
Jan 2004 – Sep 2014
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Ran booths
Girl Scouts
Jan 2004 – Sep 2014
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Spanish Beginner
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