Unique and non traditional opportunities with an advance. Jennifer L. Garrett, Ph.D. JG Consulting Services Dowling, MI

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1 Unique and non traditional opportunities with an advance degree in animal science Jennifer L. Garrett, Ph.D. JG Consulting Services Dowling, MI

2 Background EDUCATION Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA Ph.D. Dairy Nutrition University of Kentucky Lexington, KY M.S. Animal Nutrition University of Kentucky Lexington, KY B.S. Animal Sciences Kellogg EXPERIENCE Nutrition Director, USA Monsanto Global Corn Industry Affairs Director Public Affairs Director Dairy Technical Services Lead Dairy Learning Team Lead Dairy airytechnical Services Nutritionist University of Missouri Columbia Assistant Professor, Dairy Nutrition

3 Traditional Animal Science Advance (ASC) Degree Programs Veterinary sciences Health Biostatistics Genomics Nutrition Reproduction Metabolomics Biotechnology

4 Traditional Animal Science Jobs Import/ Export Distributors Food Service Wholesalers Consumer Processors Retailer Research & Seedstock Development Producer Beef Food Chain Example Cow-Calf Producer Stocker Backgrounder Veterinarian Sale Barns Feedyard Operator Consultant Packers Governing Bodies Production Certifiers Transporters Input Suppliers Adapted from Food Systems Group, Vance Publishing, 2005

5 ASC Job Resource Examples

6 Non-Traditional Uses of ASC Advance Degrees Government and Policy Health Care/Pharma Food, Nutrition and Supplements Pet Foods and Nutrition Non-profit/Social i Communications Strategy/Planning Supply Chain Organizational Development Training i

7 FASS Example Congressional Science Fellows Ph.D. scientists in animal science compete for the opportunity to represent FASS in Congress. Many of these persons stay on the Washington scene after their year and continue to serve animal agriculture in significant ways. Angela Siemens, , University of Missouri Patrick Donnelly, , West Virginia University Michael Westendorf, , University ofkentucky Gary Ziehe, , Oklahoma State University John Goldberg, , University of Vermont Natalie Di Nicola, , University of Wisconsin Ellen Bergfeld, , University of Nebraska Caleb Gilchrist, , 1998, Texas A&M University Lisa Richards, , New Mexico State University Jamie Jonker, , University of Maryland Dana Hanson, , University of Nebraska John Dobrinsky, 2002, USDA ARS Dana Allen, 2002, University ofminnesota Brian Bowker, 2003, Purdue University Marcia Noble, , Georgetown University Ashley Peterson, , University of Maryland Christy Oliver, , North Dakota State University Murray Bakst, , 2008, ARS USDA Dr. David Edwards University of KY Dr. Bhushan h Jayarao Penn State University

8 International Ag Development NonProfit/Social Opportunities

9 Non Traditional Opportunities for ASC Advance Degrees Import/ Export Distributors Food Service Wholesalers Consumer Processors Retailer Policy Regulatory Quality Assurance Communications Marketing Management Strategy/Planning Supply Chain Training Research & Development Seedstock Producer Cow-Calf Producer Stocker Backgrounder Veterinarian Sale Barns Feedyard Operator Consultant Packers Governing Bodies Production Certifiers Transporters Input Suppliers Adapted from Food Systems Group, Vance Publishing, 2005

10 AIKSW Assessing and Applying your Abilities, Interests, Knowledge, SkillsandWork Styles from ASC to Non Traditional Jobs and Careers Source: Occupational Information Network (O*NET) is being developed under the sponsorship of the US Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Database is collected from three primary sources: job incumbents, occupational experts, and occupational analysts.

11 AIKWS Nutrition Example

12 Top Ten Food Manufacturers/Processors* 1. Tyson Foods, Inc. 6. Dean Foods Co. $25,246, PepsiCo, Inc. $24,474, Kraft Foods, Inc. $23,939, Nestlé (U.S. & Canada) $23,300, Anheuser Busch, Inc. $11,821, General Mills, Inc. $11,093, Smithfield Foods, Inc. $9,749, ConAgra, Inc. $8,864, Kellogg Co. $14,159,000 $7,786,000 * Food Marketing Institute 2007 Food Sales in Millions (as reported in 2008)

13 Abilities ANIMAL SCIENTIST NUTRITIONIST/DIETICIAN Written Comprehension Oral Expression Oral Comprehension Written Comprehension Oral Expression Deductive Reasoning Deductive Reasoning Inductive Reasoning Problem Sensitivity Oral Comprehension Written Expression Problem Sensitivity Inductive Reasoning Speech Clarity Near Vision Near Vision Speech Clarity Written Expression Category Flexibility Category Flexibility Source: Occupational Information Network (O*NET)

14 Interests ANIMAL SCIENTIST Investigative Realistic NUTRITIONIST/DIETICIAN Investigative Social Enterprising Source: Occupational Information Network (O*NET)

15 Knowledge ANIMAL SCIENTIST Biology English Language Food Production Mathematics Chemistry Education and Training Customer and Personal Service Computers and Electronics Administration i ti and Management NUTRITIONIST/DIETICIAN Education and Training i Customer and Personal Service English Language Medicine and Dentistry Psychology Mathematics Therapy and Counseling Food Production Sociology and Anthropology Computers and Electronics Source: Occupational Information Network (O*NET)

16 Skills ANIMAL SCIENTIST Reading Comprehension Active Listening Writing Complex Problem Solving Critical Thinking Speaking Judgment and Decision Making Monitoring i Science Active Learning NUTRITIONIST/DIETICIAN Active Listening Instructing Reading Comprehension Speaking Writing Time Management Active Learning Critical Thinking Judgment and Decision Making Social Perceptiveness Source: Occupational Information Network (O*NET)

17 Work Values and Styles ANIMAL SCIENTIST WORK VALUES Achievement Independence Recognition WORK STYLES Integrity Analytical Thinking Attention to Detail Dependability Initiative NUTRITIONIST/DIETICIAN WORK VALUES Relationships Independence Achievement WORK STYLES Concern for Others Integrity Dependability Cooperation Independence Source: Occupational Information Network (O*NET)

18 Personal Observations of Differences between Nutrition Training Animal Nutrition Scientific Focus: Analytical Thinking Deductive Reasoning Biology and Chemistry Written Comprehension Research Design Statistical Analysis Animal Models Goal: Production Efficiency Human Nutrition/R.D. Scientific Focus: Social Psychology Counseling Sociology Anthropology Communications Goal: Improving Perceptions and Understanding of Health Benefits

19 Bridging the Gap: Interpersonal Communications As an Employee: Listen intently Probe Replay Clarify Reconnect Check for Understanding Apply critical and analytical thinking strengths and repeat As an Expert for Consumer: Simplify Support with Examples Personalize Check for Understanding Respect alternate t perspectives Repeat

20 Bridging the Gap: Personal Communication Tool Personal Marketing Plan Allowsemployers to (PMP) is a simple and determine potential fit effective tool for leveraging more quickly and accurately Animal Scientist skills in seeking non traditional Marketing Plan roles Jane S. Smith 44 Habitat Drive Any Town, CT Pro active planning tool to Office: (123) Home: (123) janesmith@aol.com Target Functions Product/Account Manager Asst. Marketing Manager Operations Management strengthen focus and Areas of Expertise Marketing/Project Management Skills Information Systems Management direction Budget management Budget planning Business systems planning Campaign strategy Expense control Data center operations mgt. development Contract negotiation Voice & data systems mgt. Forecasting and analysis Purchasing List management Inventory & production mgt. Database management Team building Important networking tool Vendor negotiations and HR management selection Training and development Multiple project orientation Pricing strategy Customer service in/out to strengthen dialogue bound mgt. Order input & fulfillment mgt. Profile Marketing Professional with broad operations background. Customer base extends Signals exchange for across direct marketing, domestic mass merchants and international wholesalers. Director of sales and marketing operations for a $30 million publisher and marketer. Expertise in project planning and management. Expertise in vendor selection, negotiation and management. information (rather than I Experience managing direct mail campaigns, including list preparation, need a job) lettership/production, fulfillment and campaign reporting. Excellent team player and leader. Creative thinker/problem-solver. MBA in Business Management, minor in Statistics. Employer History Publishers, Inc. North American Merchants P&G General Foods

21 PMP Approach Page 1 Page 2 Personal Contact Info Three Positioning Themes Profile of Other Expertise Employment History Personal Vision Who you are and what you want to do Industry and Market Segments Target Companies and Organizations

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23 Non-Traditional Summary Expand Professional Network Commit to Continuous Learning Focus on Effective Communications Market Your Strengths Know Yourself Follow Your Passion Be Patient Respect Differences

24 Thank you! JG Consulting Services