Kelsey Spaulding

221 Southview Ave 101B Moscow, ID 83843; 209-535-1477; spau1736@vandals.uidaho.edu

Education

University of Idaho, Moscow, ID Bachelor of Science, Animal and Veterinary Science Honors Student, Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship Recipient Expected May 2015, after three years of study / GPA 4.0 Relevant Coursework: Principles and Practices of Dairy Science, Animal Reproduction and Breeding, Ruminant Nutrition, Teaching Practicum for Animal and Veterinary Science, Organic Chemistry II and Lab, Introduction to Computer Programming, Technical Writing, Sheep Science Planned Fall Courses: Dairy Cattle Management, Issues in Animal Agriculture, Biochemistry, Genetics and Lab, Physiology and Reproduction, Organism Biology McKinleyville High School, McKinleyville, CA Graduated with Honors June 2012 Weighted GPA 4.286 at Graduation Advanced Placement & International Baccalaureate Program

Work Experience

Southern Great Plains Dairy Consortium, Clovis, NM, six weeks, Summer 2014 Peak Performance Equine Hospital, Granbury, TX, four weeks, Summer 2014 Office Assistant, University of Idaho, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Administrative Office, October 2012 Present Assisted with interdepartmental budget transfers, travel claims, purchasing card reconciliation, and budget analyses Proficient use and experience with Banner Production software Farm Hand, Spaulding Ranch, Summers 2008-2013 Performed irrigation and ranch work in orchards and various fields Veterinary Intern, Monte Vista Small Animal Hospital, Summers 2012-2013 Provided assistance to veterinary technicians and veterinarians in the day-to-day operations of the hospital Administered vaccines, pre- and post-surgical care, surgery assistance, and blood and fecal samples Provided customer support and service Customer Service Associate, K-Mart Corporations, October 2010 May 2011 Provided customer service, stocked shelves, and served as a cashier

Research & Teaching Experience

Teaching Assistant, University of Idaho, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Animal and Veterinary Science Department, Spring 2014 Instructed a lab section of Science of Animal Husbandry, graded lab reports, quizzes, and exams Lab Assistant, University of Idaho, Soil and Water Quality Lab, Fall 2012 Assisted in graduate student research projects studying the Giant Palouse Earthworm (Driloleirus americanus)

Kelsey Spaulding
221 Southview Ave 101B Moscow, ID 83843; 209-535-1477; spau1736@vandals.uidaho.edu

Leadership, Membership and Activities

Humboldt County Farm Bureau Member, Since Spring 2014 University of Idaho, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Student Ambassador, Fall 2013 Present Selected to a leadership role to represent major and college Organized campus-wide events, including Ag Days and Vandal Friday orientations for incoming agriculture students Created recruitment strategies and present to potential students on the benefits of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences University of Idaho Honors Program, Fall 2012 Present Participated in Honors courses and professional development events University of Idaho Pre-Veterinary Club, Fall 2012 Present Volunteered at rescues in the area Promoted interest in veterinary science around the university University of Idaho Horse Polo, Junior Varsity, Fall 2012 Spring 2013 Cared for the horses used for polo, from feeding to treating injuries Learned the sport of horse polo Handled of horses while playing polo

Awards and Recognition

Student Employee of the Year Nominee, 2013 2014 Animal and Veterinary Science Junior of the Year, 2013 2014 University of Idaho Dean's List, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, and Fall 2013 Phi Eta Sigma National Freshman Honors Society, Spring 2013 Humboldt County Farm Bureau Scholarship, 2013 2014 Animal and Veterinary Science Scholarship Veterinary Science, 2013 2014 Beef Quality Assurance Certified, Spring 2013 Far West Agribusiness Association Scholarship, 2012 2013 Daughters of the American Revolution Citizenship, Patriotism, and Outstanding Student Award, Spring 2012 McKinleyville High School Awards Top 10% of Graduating Class, Spring 2012 Golden Merit Diploma Seal, Spring 2012

Volunteer Experience

Jazz Festival, Moscow ID, February 2013 Orphan Acres Horse Rescue, Viola ID, November 2012 Humboldt County Animal Shelter, McKinleyville CA, August 2011 May 2012 Field of Dreams, Trinidad CA, August 2011 June 2012