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Stuart Weiss |
Primary Phone:915-624-5495 |
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| EXPERIENCE |
4/2001 - 8/2001 |
Camp Classen YMCA |
Davis/Oklahoma |
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Program Director |
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Director for the operation of a co-ed summer resident camping program for 13 through 15 year old campers and the college age staff that worked with them. Primary responsibilities included counselor and tripping director training, conducting out of camp adventure trips, and in camp program operations. Out of camp trips (4 eight day and 12 five day) administered throughout a six state region that consisted of canoe, kayak, rock climbing, backpacking, and other camping skills. Responsible for training and supervising staff in the setup and operation of a 50 ft climbing tower, screamer, and 200 + ft zip line from land into water. |
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9/1999 – 6/2001 |
Tarleton State University |
Stephenville/Texas |
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Agri-Business Incubator Coordinator |
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Providing business services to agri-businesses: business planning, feasibility studies, entrepreneurial skills, conferences, workshops, networking, technical assistance, legal and financial referrals, and mentorship with successful business professionals. |
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5/1999 - 9/1999 |
Boy Scouts of America |
Pinedale/Wyoming |
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High Adventure Senior Ranger Guide |
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Organized and lead one-week wilderness treks in Wyoming's Wind River Range for BSA youth. Treks consisted of backpacking, white water canoeing, and mountaineering/rock climbing. Facilitated group development, skills instruction, environmental awareness, and wildlife education. |
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1/1999 - 5/1999 |
Brownwood Independent School District |
Brownwood/Texas |
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Permanent Substitute Teacher |
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Instructed high school classes on a permanent substitute basis for the Brownwood, Texas high school. Instructed english, science, and special education resource curriculum. |
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9/1996 - 1/1999 |
Continental Chevon Company |
Brownwood/Texas |
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Owner/CEO |
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Developed a vertically integrated meat goat company that took young goats from producers, to stocker/finishing operations, and then to wholesale distribution outlets and sales. Advanced experience in product marketing, product and company promotions, trade show exhibiting, research and development, sales, distribution networks and shipping, livestock procurement, carcass evaluation, and industry advancement. Similar work was done with branded beef products. |
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2/1996 - 5/1996 |
Live Oak Ranch |
Rocksprings/Texas |
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Ranch Worker |
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Assisted in sheep and goat production operations. Performed ranch related tasks and duties. In charge of livestock management and feeding, track loader and bulldozer work, and ranch maintenance. |
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1/1996 - 5/1996 |
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station |
Sonora/Texas |
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Sheep and Goat Research Facility Intern |
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Responsible for the management and care of 250 Ramboullett sheep, 275 Angora goats, and 80 Brangus cows. Responsible for care and maintenance of the ranch and associated research facilities. Responsible for research data collection on research projects being conducted at the Texas Agriculture Experiment Station. |
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5/1995 - 8/1995 |
Emmon's Ranch-Pureblood Simmentals |
Broadus/Montana |
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Breeding Assistant |
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Responsible for Estrus detection, Artificial Insemination (A.I.) scheduling, and management/care for 600 Simmental cows and 200 heifers. Knowledge of large farm machinery operation, mechanical care, and farm crop production. Checked, mended, and built over 80 miles of fenceline. Experience in large-scale alfalfa production and Wild Rye Bezoyski seed production and harvesting. |
| EDUCATION |
6/2001 |
American Red Cross |
US-OK-South Central OK Chapter |
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Certification |
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Lifeguard, Wilderness First Aid, CPR-FPR, and Preventing Disease Transmission |
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5/2001 |
Tarleton State University |
US-Texas-Stephenville |
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Master of Science |
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Thesis - degree in Agricultural Sciences specializing in animal, rangeland, and environmental sciences. Thesis research consisted of conditioning/finishing Boer cross meat goats on improved pasture and native pasture with three levels of energy supplementation in contrast to traditional feedlot production. Emphasis on animal performance, carcass characteristics, alternative forage production, forage quality and cell wall constituents, and biomass availability. |
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5/2001 |
Adventure Experiences, |
US-TX-Trinity |
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Certification |
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Certificate of proficiency for Challenge Coarse operation and training at Camp Classen YMCA. ACCT Accredited |
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5/1999 |
NCS - National Camping School |
US-Washington-Newport |
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Certification |
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Certified DIRECTOR of Project C.O.P.E. Authorized to develop, implement, and administer a Project COPE program and facilities. Project COPE is the Boy Scouts of America High and Low Coarse Challenge Program. It has been recognized to have one of the highest and most vigorous sets of safety and directive standards. |
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12/1997 |
Texas A&M University |
US-Texas-College Station |
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Bachelor of Science |
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Bachelors of Science in Animal Science. |
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12/1997 |
P.D.I.C. |
US-Texas-Austin |
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Certification |
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Certified open water scuba diver. Currently pursuing Dive Master certification. |
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12/1994 |
Texas A&M University |
US-Texas-College Station |
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Certification |
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Certified Artificial Insemination (AI) technician. |
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| AFFILIATIONS |
5/2001 - Present |
American Camping Association |
Member |
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9/1993 - Present |
Alpha Gamma Rho |
Member and Alumnus |
| SKILLS |
Skill Name |
Skill Level |
Last Used |
Experience |
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Microsoft Office and other Computer Skills |
Intermediate |
Currently used |
8 years |
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Wilderness Sports |
Expert |
Currently used |
10 years |
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Ranch & Livestock Skills |
Expert |
Currently used |
15 years |
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Group Facilitator |
Expert |
Currently used |
4 years |
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Rock Climbing |
Intermediate |
Currently used |
10 years |
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Hunting |
Expert |
Currently used |
20 years |
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Canoeing River/Lake |
Expert |
Currently used |
10 years |
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Backpacking |
Expert |
Currently used |
12 years |
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SCUBA Diving |
Intermediate |
Currently used |
4 years |
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Challenge Coarse |
Intermediate |
Currently used |
3 years |
| REFERENCES |
Dr. Jim Muir |
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station |
Associate Professor |
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Phone Number: |
254-968-4144 |
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Email Address: |
jmuir@tamu.edu |
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Reference Type: |
Professional |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
Received Eagle Scout award from the Boy Scouts of America, May 1993 |
Publications:
Weiss, S.A. and J.P. Muir. 2000. Winter annual pastures for finishing goats under Pecan
groves. Pg. 173, Agronomy Abstracts. ASA, Minneapolis, MN.
Thesis:
Weiss, S.A. 2001. Energy supplements for finishing goats on native savannah or cultivated
warm-season pasture. M.S. Thesis, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX.
Grants:
· Texas Department of Agriculture, 2000. Principal author.
· Develop an economic adjustment strategy for the sheep and goat industries. 1 year.
· Total to be granted: US$120,000 (in review)