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About Me

My Story Behind the Work.


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Satisfied Viewers across the state of Missouri have watched video productions from the Missouri FFA Association and Missouri State University profiles while reading news articles covering the latest news in Missouri agriculture that Kensie has created.

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Projects from Blog Posts, photography, a published Ag Review magazine, and released YouTube videos are a few of the many projects Kensie has completed throughout her career.

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Years of experience started from broadcasting at a local radio news station about the Aurora FFA chapter in 2015 to where Kensie currently produces videos for Missouri State University Darr College of Agriculture and on behalf of her business, KT Media.

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Speeches presented statewide to FFA members, state legislators, Missouri Department of Agriculture, and as the keynote speaker at the 93rd Missouri FFA State Convention.

My Resume

Summary

KENSIE DARST

Innovative and deadline-driven agricultural communications student with 6+ years of experience designing and developing user-centered digital/print marketing material from initial concept to final, polished and deliverable.

Professional Experience

COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING GRADUATE ASSISTANT

2021 - Present

Darr College of Agriculture, Springfield, MO

  • Creating, editing, and writing blogs and interviews to highlight current events on campus. 

  • Developing content to market the Darr College of Agriculture through social media.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS

2021 - 2023

Missouri State University, Springfield, MO

Transferred to Missouri State University in Springfield, MO to study the application of Agricultural Communications within the industry of agriculture and media.

Professional Experience

GRANT COMPANY INTERNSHIP

2023 - Present

Grant Company, St. Joe, MO

  • Enhance ability to utilize Adobe platforms to produce a layout for The Cattlemen magazine

  • Gain hands-on learning through video and magazine editing training

Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE
EMPHASIS IN AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS

2022 - 2023

Missouri State University, Springfield, MO

Pursuing a Graduate Assistantship under the guidance of Professor Katelyn McCoy while competing graduate level courses during my undergraduate semesters.

Professional Experience

STUDENT COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE

2019 - 2021

Missouri After School Network, Columbia, MO

  • Facilitated business relationships, established and maintained monthly website update 

  • Assisted in the development of content for biweekly newsletters

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
  • Twitter

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