Morgan Dukes

PO BOX 91 Worthington Springs, Fl. 32697 morgan.dukes5@ufl.edu 386-867-3551

www.morgandukes.weebly.com

EDUCATION
APRIL 2016

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

B.S. in Agricultural Education and Communication

GPA: 3.75

Specialization: Communication and Leadership Development

Concentration: Public Relations/Marketing
Minor: Leadership

EXPERIENCE
Jan. 2016-August 2016

University of Florida Diabetes Institute

Gainesville, Fl.

Project Cordinator

Create/design social media sites.

Prepare project proposals, timeframes, schedule and budget.
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports.

Feb. 2014-Nov. 2015

Texas Roadhouse
Waitress

Gainesville, Fl.

Politely answered phones promptly and recorded and confirmed reservations.

Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in a timely, friendly manner.
Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.

August 2012-May 2014

Lake Butler, Fl.

Union County School Board

Substitute Teacher

Designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material.

Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school
administrators.

August 2009- August 2012

Lake Butler, Fl.

Southland Surveying
Communication Specialist

Created a social media plan to better implement the use and success of the platforms.
Worked on the helpline and provided customer service to patrons with various questions and
problems.
Managed social media platforms by developing content, writing feature stories and engaging
with users.

SKILLS AND PROGRAMS

Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Final Cut Pro X
Microsoft Office Suite

Mac OS X
Hootsuite
Wordpress/Weebly
AP Style
Excel

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES

Hugh OBrian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Facilitator

June 2010-PRESENT

Inspired and developed a global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership,

service and innovation.

Encouraged young people to make a difference and become catalysts for positive change in their home,
school, workplace, and community.

Alpha Tau Alpha Honors Fraternity

August 2014 PRESENT
Initiated as a member of the National Honors Fraternity for Agricultural Education and Communication
students based on scholarship and grade point average.

Sigma Alpha Sorority- Secretary

August 2014-PRESENT

Professional Agricultural Sorority that promotes scholarship, leadership, fellowship and service among
its members.

Promoted academic excellence and professional development while encouraging networking and
lifelong bonds for women leading the agricultural industry.

Florida FFA Association

August 2006-PRESENT
Served as Office Assistant on the State Convention Staff in 2014 - 2015, and collaborated with other
staff and advisers to coordinate the logistics of the events.

Earned State and American FFA Degree through my Supervised Agricultural Experience of Beef and
Dairy Cattle Entrepreneurship.

Agricultural Communicators and Leaders of Tomorrow

August 2014- May 2016

Helped to coordinate the 2015 National Agriculture Communicators of Tomorrow Professional

Development Conference
Improved communication skills and networked with industry professionals from around the country.
Participated in the YAMAHA Chapter Scholarship, won first place.

UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Ambassador

MAY 2014 May 2016

Recruited students to the college at various events such as career fairs, the Sunbelt Ag Expo and
State/National FFA conventions.

Served as a representative for the college at various industry events.

Facilitated workshops for younger students to learn about agriculture and the college.