Kristen Vingoe

4050 Pendleton Dr. Apt. 622 Phone: (713)-504-5820

Bryan, Texas, 77802 Email: kvingoe21@tamu.edu
Portfolio Website: http://kristenvingoe18.weebly.com

OBJECTIVE
Seeking a student teaching position in the field of Agricultural Science during the Spring of 2018.

EDUCATION
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas May 2018
Bachelors of Science in Agricultural Science
Major GPR: 4.0
Overall GPR: 3.163

Bellaire High School, Bellaire, Texas May 2014

High School Diploma
Overall GPR: 3.79

WORK EXPERIENCE
Bath and Body Works, College Station, Texas August 2015 - Present
Key Holder/Manager October 2016 - Present
Perform management duties such as closing and opening registers, managing registers, and bank runs.
Responsible for enforcing company policies and bylaws, ensures a safe work environment, free of harassment
or unlawful discrimination.
Act as a manager on duty to address customer service, vendor or maintenance issues.
Participates in the hiring process by screening and scheduling interviews for candidates.

Top Seller/ Sales Associate August 2015 October 2016

Assist in meeting the sales goals of the company brand, by executing total customer experience, assisting any
and all customers with their purchasing.
Engaging with customers to provide a welcoming store atmosphere, and by helping them achieve their
purchasing goals.
Processing shipment deliveries and putting products needed onto the floor.
Assisting with floor sets, changing the store to meet the needs of the company brand, and changing marketing
fixtures and visual aspects of the store.

Southwest Seafood, Inc. Houston, Texas Seasonally 2010-2015

Office Assistant
Filing of paperwork including the processing of daily checks and invoices received
Fulfilled daily requests from business owners with personal and business transactions.
Contact customers and send weekly statements, reminders and price lists via fax or e-mail; receive and process
payments.

ACTIVITIES
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Junior Rodeo Committee August 2013- Present
Member
Serve on a variety of Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo committees to assist in their committee duties
throughout rodeo season and the year.
Enhance relationships throughout the Houston area with other organizations and charities.
Work with other members to spread awareness of the Junior Rodeo Committee and the Houston Livestock
Show and Rodeo.

Bellaire FFA Livestock Show and Auction April 2015-2017

Stock Show and Auction Assistant
Help to assemble and monitor judging of horticulture and photography contest entries.
 Serve as a livestock show ring assistant, directing animals, instructing exhibitors and assisting judges.
Assisting with auction, running buyer photographs with students to the buyer and student, coordinating auction
stand activities, assisting auctioneer.

ORGANIZATIONS/MEMBERSHIP
Bellaire FFA Alumni Association May 2014 Present
Member
Local alumni and parent organization of the Bellaire FFA chapter.
Mission is to support the agricultural sciences department and FFA program at Bellaire High School.
Conduct fundraising activities, donating time and experience, obtaining community support and providing
college scholarships.

Freshmen Leadership Experience, Texas A&M University September 2014 May 2015
Member
Serve on committees to organize and lead this freshman ran leadership organization in the Texas A&M College
of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Work with other members to plan social events for the organization.
Work with other members to raise funds for organization.

Saddle & Sirloins, Texas A&M University September 2014- May 2015
Member
Enhance relationships with professionals and other students involved in Agriculture and Animal Science.
Support the Texas A&M judging programs in the Animal Science Department.
Experiencing and gaining skills to continue in the Agriculture Industry.
Partake in community events and charities.

Bellaire FFA Chapter, Bellaire High School, Houston, Texas 2009-2014

Chapter President, Vice President, Member and Sentinel
Participated in the FFA chapter of Bellaire High School, as a junior member and high school member.
Participated in the officer team during all eligible high school years, attaining the positions of President,
Vice President, and Sentinel.
Raised numerous Supervised Agricultural Experience projects including heifers, hogs, lambs, and broilers.
Participated in Leadership Development Events such as creed speaking, chapter conducting, job interview,
radio broadcasting and more.
Participated in Career Development Events and Speaking Events such as livestock, dairy, meat, and
poultry judging, as well as extemporaneous, and prepared public speaking events.
Visited and volunteered at several community organizations including the Bellaire United Methodist
Church, the Braeburn Civic Club, and the City of Bellaire Holiday and 4 th of July Festivals, and more.

HONORS
National, Texas, and Bellaire FFA Organizations August 2009 Present
National FFA American Degree (October 2015)
- The American FFA Degree is awarded to members who have demonstrated the highest level of
commitment to FFA and made significant accomplishments in their supervised agricultural experiences
(SAEs). Met the following requirements; completed 540 hours of agricultural education, earned $10,000
from the SAE or earned and invested $2,000 and worked 2,250 hours, and have a record of outstanding
leadership abilities and community involvement.
Texas FFA Lone Star Degree (July 2013)
- The Lone Star FFA Degree is the highest degree of membership the State FFA Association can award.
Requirements included receiving chapter FFA degree, completed at least 360 hours of systematic school
instruction in agricultural education, including an SAE, have earned and productively invested at least
$1,000 and worked at least 300 hours in excess of scheduled class time, in an SAE.
Top Hand Award Bellaire FFA
 - Awarded to star members of the Bellaire FFA chapter.
DeKalb Award Bellaire FFA
- Awarded to one outstanding senior each year who has demonstrated proficiency, leadership and excellence
in the Bellaire FFA Chapter.
Bellaire FFA Scholarship Award
- Scholarship recipients that are distinguished in the Bellaire FFA Chapter and chosen to receive a college
scholarship to use in their post-secondary agricultural science education.
Star Chapter Member Award Bellaire FFA
- Awarded to the Chapter Degree recipient who has shown the most exemplary accomplishments in the
Bellaire FFA Chapter.
Washington Leadership Conference Attendee, Representing the Bellaire FFA Chapter and Texas FFA (2012)
- Five-day event in Washington, D.C., where attendees learn how to become an effective leader by learning
their purpose, how to value people, how to take actions and how to serve others.
- FFA members leave WLC with the knowledge and the confidence to act in ways that help their schools,
community and their country.

CERTIFICATIONS
- Will possess the Texas Teacher Certification in Agricultural Science and Technology (May 2018)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10 Hour Certification General Agriculture
(November 2017)
- Texas Education Agency (TEA) Science Safety Training for High School Certification (November 2017)
- Texas Parks & Wildlife (TPWD) National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Archery Certification
(September 2017)
- BoatUS Foundation TX Boating Certification (September 2017)
- Beef Quality Assurance Certification (Summer 2017)

SKILLS
Proficient in the leadership aspects of the FFA Organization including leadership development and career
development.
Possesses critical knowledge and experience with record keeping processes involved with Supervised
Agricultural Experience projects, including the Explore SAE and the AET program.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Photoshop applications.
Will be efficient in design CAD and other design softwares.

REFERENCES
Nicole Wilganowski | Store Manager Bath & Body Works | 979-693-6252
Jamila Sanchez | Supervisor Bath & Body Works | 972-904-4813
Megan Underwood | Former Bellaire FFA Member | 832-722-8329