Rana Hilliard

5600 W US Hwy 27, Clewiston FL, 33440 | ranahilliard@yahoo.com | (863)-677-1112

Education
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and Communication Expected, May 2022
Communication and Leadership Development Specialization GPA: 3.58/4.00
Leadership Minor
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Experience
Convention Intern September 2021-February 2022
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Centennial, CO
 Worked with a team of 22 to coordinate convention logistics, planning trade show floor plan, exhibitor
relations
 Worked various NCBA booths setting up, worked different banquets accompanying guests, organized
committee meeting rooms, and scanned in members to various events

Office Assistant June 2018 – current (as needed)

Arcadia Stockyard, Arcadia, FL
 Practice positive customer service while working with customers both on the phone and in person,
answering questions and providing information while anticipating needs
 Develop organizational skills and attention to detail while working with paperwork, accounting, and
billing

Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Intern May 2021 – August 2021
U.S. Sugar, Clewiston, FL
 Worked with both internal employees and McNicholas & Associates to curate social media content
including images and copy
 Organized six community outreach events, educating local youth about agriculture
 Wrote press releases for U.S. Sugar and The Sugar Express
 Updated content for LakeOkeechobeeInfo.org, including both copy and images

Sales Associate December 2019 – August 2020

Blueberry Patch Boutique, Lake Placid, FL
 Used attention to detail to add new inventory into the retail sales computer system
 Used knowledge of consumer demand to select and order merchandise from suppliers, selecting
suppliers that would provide quality merchandise while allowing for an appropriate profit margin

Ranch Hand May 2013 – August 2017

Hilliard Brothers of Florida, Clewiston, FL
 Developed a strong worth ethic while working on a ~6,000 head cattle ranch, including handling
livestock, problem solving, training, selling, transporting, etc.

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Activities
UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Ambassador
 Create awareness of the academic programs and career opportunities in food, agriculture and natural
resources among students, teachers and the general public
UF Chi Omega Sorority
 Raise money for the Make a Wish Foundation, getting to know the wish kids (wish recipients) and
coordinating an annual sand volleyball tournament that raises ~$60,000/year
 Educate new members about the history of the sorority through weekly meetings
UF Gator Collegiate Cattlewomen
UF Collegiate Farm Bureau

Skills
 Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and InDesign
 Experienced photographer

Rana Hilliard
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