Permanent Address 8256 North Base Road Seymour, IN 47274

Joseph W. Rust
rust@purdue.edu
(812) 498-0544

Current Address

224 South Grant, Apt. 1

West Lafayette, IN 47906
Expected: May 2014 GPA 3.69/4.0

Education: Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management Minor in Spanish; Leadership Development Certificate Program

Work Experience: Elanco Animal Health, Greenfield, IN Sales and Marketing Intern Collaborating with customers in the Swine Business Unit to improve hog handling methods Designing a "Preload Assessment Form" to gather data from hog growers in the area Creating a marketing tool that can be used to educate growers on how to improve hog handling

Summer 2013

Purdue Student Government, West Lafayette, IN Student Body President April 2012-April 2013 Promoted university-wide unity and collaboration through our team motto, "OnePurdue" Served as the voice for over 30,000 undergraduate students to administration, faculty, legislators, and other key stakeholders of Purdue Managed nearly 100 student members and their projects detailing engagement, programming, communication, strategic planning, and governmental relations Collaborated with student governments across the U.S. through the Association of Big Ten Students Provost Office of Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Provost Fellow Researched and evaluated 4-year graduation rates for undergraduate students Interviewed over 30 administrators, faculty, and staff about their services to students Developed a marketing campaign to help students graduate in 4 years Summer 2012

Dow AgroSciences, Grand Ridge, IL Mycogen Seed Operations Intern Summer 2011 Acquired knowledge of the corn seed production process Planned and researched possible improvement areas for the seed facility Engineered proposals in the areas of dust control, noise management, and preventative maintenance Purdue Rec Sports, West Lafayette, IN Boiler Challenge Team Facilitator March 2011-July 2013 Facilitated team building activities for Purdue University student organizations Challenged students to go beyond their comfort zone to get the most out of experiential learning Communicated discussion points with participants to reveal concepts such as leadership, communication, and teamwork Indiana FFA Association, Trafalgar, IN Southern Region Vice President Advocated for agriculture to students, industry leaders, and government officials Presented leadership workshops and motivated members through keynote address Gained experience in travel, time management, professionalism, and communication Leadership/Honors: Agriculture Future of America, National Student Advisory Team Member Purdue Foundation Student Board, President Purdue Student Government, Director of Engagement, Senator, and President Presidents Leadership Class, Sophomore Adviser Purdue Leadership Learning Community, Co-Founder Purdue Collegiate FFA, Co-Founder Purdue Agricultural Council, Council Member Boiler Gold Rush, Team Leader Collegiate Farm Bureau, Spring Fest Committee Chair Purdue 2013 Homecoming King Lilly Endowment Scholar June 2009-June 2010

Permanent Address 8256 North Base Road Seymour, IN 47274

Joseph W. Rust
rust@purdue.edu
(812) 498-0544

Current Address

224 South Grant, Apt. 1

West Lafayette, IN 47906