Katie Elliott
Fayetteville
Summary
Skilled 4-H member with substantial background in youth leadership, agricultural education and community service. Experience includes developing educational programs, coordinating events, and fostering community partnerships. Strengths consist of teamwork, communication skills, project management and a strong commitment to promoting personal growth through experiential learning. Previous work has led to increased participation in local 4-H club activities, enriched learning experiences for participants and strengthened community ties.
Overview
1
1
Certification
Work History
4-H Member
Tennessee 4-H
- Managed and maintained a goat herd consisting of 7 breeding does and 15 kids
- Assisted with kidding, banding, vaccination, and managed overall herd health, contributing to improved animal welfare
- Administered vaccinations to 30 goats, practicing proper dosage calculation and medication protocols
- Designed and evaluated feed and water management plans to optimize herd performance
- Researched and compared livestock feed options, implementing nutritional adjustments to address herd health concerns
- Collected and submitted DNA samples for genetic evaluation to enhance herd selection and improve breeding outcomes
- Studied livestock diseases, symptoms, prevention, and treatment through mentorship with a retired veterinarian
- Analyzed feed tags, retail and wholesale meat cuts, and livestock equipment for Skill-a-thon competitions
Livestock Quiz Bowl Team Member
Tennessee 4-H
- 1st Place – Tennessee Livestock Quiz bowl Senior High 4-Person Team (All-Freshman Team) 2025
- Won Grand Champion title for Market Goat at the Lincoln County Goat Show. 2025
- Earned Grand Champion title for doe yearling at South Central Meat Goat Show. 2025
- Recognized as Senior High Showmanship winner at the South Central Meat Goat Show. 2025
- Placed 3rd in Senior High Showmanship at Heart of Tennessee Meat Goat Show. 2025
- Received multiple 1st and 2nd place awards across Tennessee Meat Goat Show Circuit.
- Competed as part of a three-person team, achieving 1st place in the Tennessee Junior High competition.
- Competed as part of a team that placed 2nd in the Tennessee 4-H Dairy Judging event. 2025
- Participated in a team that achieved 1st place in the Beef category at UT Block and Bridle. 2025
- 1st Place- Tennessee Livestock Quiz Bowl Junior High Team 2024
- Competed at the NAILE Dairy Judging at the National 4-H Dairy Judging Competition. 2025
- Participated in the National 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl Competition at the NAILE. 2025
Game Committee Leader
Tennessee 4-H
- Led 300+ junior 4-H members in planning and executing camp activities, fostering teamwork and engagement
- Mentored younger 4-H members in livestock judging fundamentals and market class evaluation, enhancing their skills and confidence
- Created engaging educational displays for fairs and public events, increasing community awareness and participation in 4-H programs
- Participated in leadership development through camps, judging teams, and conferences
Public Speaker
Tennessee 4-H
- Showcased goat project knowledge at UT Extension Open House, County and Area 4-H Events, and Lincoln County Fair, reaching over 1,000 attendees
- Delivered informative speeches on goat raising and exhibiting, highlighting breeds and industry applications
- Presented engaging tabletop demonstrations on goat breeds and related livestock topics to educate audiences
- Delivered oral reasons in livestock judging competitions
Participant
Tennessee 4-H
- Coordinated community service projects such as food drives, coat drives, and care package distribution, enhancing community support.
- Nursing home outreach, animal shelter support, highway cleanup initiatives, mission trips and church service projects
- Assisted in organizing county 4-H events and annual banquets, fostering community engagement and youth development.
- Contributed to local, national, and global charitable organizations, promoting awareness and resource mobilization.
Competitions
- Livestock Judging Team (Multiple Years)
- Livestock Skill-a-thon Competitions
- UT Livestock Judging Camp
- UT 4-H Academic Conference
- Building Better Beef Program
Projects
Goat Project, 08/01/15, Genetics & Reproduction, Nutrition & Feeding Management, Health & Disease Prevention, Breeds & Selection, Livestock Judging & Skill-a-thon, Managed and maintained a goat herd consisting of 7 breeding does and 15 kids, Assisted with kidding, banding, vaccination, and overall herd health management, Administered vaccinations to 30 goats, practicing proper dosage calculation and medication protocols, Designed and evaluated feed and water management plans to optimize herd performance, Researched and compared livestock feed options, resolving herd health concerns through nutritional adjustments, Collected and submitted DNA samples for genetic evaluation and selection improvement, Studied livestock diseases, symptoms, prevention, and treatment through mentorship with a retired veterinarian, Analyzed feed tags, retail and wholesale meat cuts, and livestock equipment for Skill-a-thon competitions
Community Service
- Participated in community service projects including food drives, coat drives, and care package distribution
- Nursing home outreach
- Animal shelter support
- Highway cleanup initiatives
- Mission trips and church service projects
- Assisted with county 4-H events and annual banquets
- Supported local, national, and global charitable organizations
Certification
- Youth Quality Assurance (YQA) – Certified
- Livestock Health & Disease Training (Retired Veterinarian Mentorship)
- Responsible Medication Handling & Biosecurity Training
Presentations
Raising and exhibiting goats, Goat breeds and their industry uses, Presented tabletop demonstrations on goat breeds and livestock topics, Delivered oral reasons in livestock judging competitions, Presented goat project knowledge at UT Extension Open House, County and Area 4-H Events, Lincoln County Fair (display viewed by 1,000+ attendees)
Leadership Experience
- Livestock Quiz Bowl Team Member, 1st Place – Tennessee Junior High 3-Person Team, 1st Place – Tennessee Senior High 4-Person Team (All-Freshman Team)
- Game Committee Leader, Led 300+ junior 4-H members in organized camp activities, Mentored younger 4-H members in livestock judging fundamentals and market class evaluation techniques, Created and presented educational displays at fairs and public events, Participated in leadership development through camps, judging teams, and conferences
Timeline
4-H Member
Tennessee 4-H
Livestock Quiz Bowl Team Member
Tennessee 4-H
Game Committee Leader
Tennessee 4-H
Public Speaker
Tennessee 4-H
Participant
Tennessee 4-H