Sydney Nichols 14172 W 265th Place ○ Bethany, MO 64424 ○

(660)-868-2166 ○ sydneyn1996@yahoo.com

PROFILE
 Display a strong work ethic in the classroom and as an employee working 40-45 hour weeks.
 Offered full-time temporary employment by the Farm Service Agency based on performance as an intern at NRCS.
 Proficient in software programs such as Toolkit, Arc GIS, RUSLE and CATE.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business December 2019

Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Mo GPA: 3.7/4.0

WORK EXPERIENCE

Soil Conservationist Intern | Natural Resources and Conservation Services | Harrisonville, MO May 2018-July 2018
 Assisted with developing multiple Conservation Plan Maps, Soils Maps and Highly Erodible Land Evaluations.
 Generate and update conservation plans addressing resource concerns using Customer Service Toolkit.
 Utilized and enhanced knowledge in programs such as Toolkit, ArcGIS, CAET and RUSLE.
 Learned the importance of listening and asking questions to be more efficient at the tasks.
 Provide strong communication and customer service skills to ensure customer satisfaction.
Soil Conservationist Intern | Natural Resources and Conservation Services| Bethany, MO June 2017-August 2017
 Attentively listened to farmer/landowner requests in order to determine appropriate services to provide exceptional
customer service.
 Enter GPS data into computer to made aerial terrace plan maps.
 Observed and implemented methods used to meet specific resource conservation needs.
 Survey terraces and structures using self-leveling and laser levels.
District Intern | Soil and Water Conservation District | Bethany, MO May 2016-August 2016
 Map fields and terraces using Garmin and Trimble Global Positioning Systems.
 Provided a high level of customer service by assisting customers in person and over the phone.
 Gained exposure to office administration and field duties in the agriculture field.
 Complete annual monitoring of wetlands and watershed structures.
 Answered phones and either provided information or directed caller to appropriate personnel.
Farm Hand | Nichols’ Farms | Bethany, MO May 2006-Present
 Developed a passion for agriculture by raising cow/calf operation.
 Feedlot work and cow/calf operations (working calves including giving shots, dehorning, castrating, sorting, loading,
hauling, and building/maintaining fence).
 Hay production (mowing, raking, baling, loading, and hauling hay)

Activities and Honors

 Member of the Missouri Cattlemen's Association  Agronomy Club member (2016)

(2017-Present)
 West District Representative of the Harrison County
Cattlemen's Association (2017-Present)
 Member of The National Society of Collegiate
Scholars (2016-Present)
 FFA American Degree recipient (2016)
 University of Missouri Grazing School attendant
(2016)
 First place FFA State Proficiency recipient (2015)

Community Service

 Second Harvest Community Food Bank (2018)  Volunteer a local food pantry (April 2018)
 Volunteer judge for FBLA District Contest (2018)  FFA Highway Clean-up (2012-2015)
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