Current Address: 3000 Tuttle Creek Blvd Lot#50 Manhattan, Kansas 66502 (620)-437-7340

Henry Ott [email protected] Current Address: 3000 Tuttle Creek Blvd Lot#50 Manhattan, Kansas 66502 (620)-437-7340 Permanent Address: 2718 340th St. Madison, Kansas 66860

Education:

Kansas State University; Manhattan, Kansas Expected Graduation Date: May 2016 Masters of Science: Agricultural Economics GPA: 4.0

Kansas State University; Manhattan, Kansas Graduation Date: May 2014 Bachelor of Science: Agribusiness GPA: 4.0

Kansas State University; Manhattan, Kansas - College of Business Administration: Business Minor - College of Education: Coaching Endorsement

Work Experience:

 Graduate Research Assistant: Kansas State University (Dr. Glynn Tonsor) Spring 2015-present

- Developing a stocker/backgrounder cattle profit maximization model to assist producers with management and marketing decisions. - Assisting with updating and improving livestock decision tools on K-State’s Ag Manager Website. - Revamping an existing research paper to determine how feed costs and relevant futures prices impact feeder cattle price slides.

 Ranch hand: Engle Farms LLC Fall 2014

- Utilized farm equipment to plant, transport grain, and fill grain bins during crop production. - Fed and doctored approximately 800 head of feeder cattle to promote optimal health and growth.

- Built pens, hauled/ground hay, and performed similar duties vital to efficient farm operation.

 Ascend Leadership Trainee: JBS Summer 2014

- Learned production processes and food safety regulations within a beef packing plant by working directly with supervisors and superintendents in all areas of the plant. - Worked with kill floor Operations Manager to improve logistical efficiency and accuracy as cattle moved from pens, through the kill floor, to the hot scales. - Supervised lines on the kill floor when Supervisors were gone or had meetings to attend.

 Summer Intern: Ag Choice (MFA Subsidiary) Summer 2013

- Developed and enhanced relationships with current and potential customers. - Received spray orders from manager and loaded chemicals accurately according to spray orders. - Tested grain while attempting to maximize logistical efficiency during harvest. - Serviced and maintained spray rigs and semi’s for optimal performance and utilization.  Financial Services Intern: Citizens State Bank Summer 2012

- Updated financial statements to keep loan documentation up to date. - Compiled information concerning potential loans for loan committee meetings. - Worked as a teller.

 Independent Roofing Contractor: Self-Employed Summer 2012

- Managed workers while taking personal responsibility for the results of the job.

- Evaluated potential jobs and placed bids accordingly. - Ordered materials and set up equipment to perform services.

 Bridge Laborer: A.M. Cohron Summer 2010 and 2011

- Poured concrete, set beams, assembled and dismantled cranes, and erected forms. - Developed a strong sense of teamwork while performing duties associated with the job. - Enhanced my ability to work with people of different cultural backgrounds.

Other Work Experience:

- Platt Auction Company - Ott Construction and Siemers Construction - Small Family Farm (Auction Setup Coordinator) (Residential Construction Laborer) (Laborer)

Teaching Experience:

 Teachers Assistant - Aided professor with updating excel sheets, data entry, and answering student questions during lab exercises. - Conducted review sessions and provided tutoring for students outside of class. - Graded homeworks, quizzes, and exams. . AGEC 120: Principles of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Spring 2012-Spring 2014 . AGEC 318: Food and Agribusiness Management Spring 2015 . AGEC 599: Food and Agribusiness Management Strategies Spring 2015

Awards and Honors:

 Deans Honor Scholar 2010-2014  William S. May Scholarship for Ag Finance 2013-2014  Joseph Lieber Memorial Cooperative Scholarship 2012-2013  Gamma Sigma Delta “First Year Outstanding Performance Award” 2010-2011

Industry Involvement:

 Alpha Zeta Agricultural Fraternity Member 2010-2014  Ag Econ Club Member 2010-2012