Grace Rooney
Cut Bank
Summary
.Experienced with building community relationships and delivering educational programs to support agricultural, youth, and community development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pondera County MSU Extension Agent
Montana State University Extension
Conrad, MT
05.2025 - Current
- As an Agricultural/4-H Development Extension Agent I have served as a resource for troubleshooting common agriculture issues such as nitrate levels in hay crops, soil fertility, and crop diseases; offering science-based advice and solutions when needed.
- I have facilitated partnerships between farmers and research centers to enhance resource access and knowledge.
- Developed strong relationships with local farmers, building trust and open communication for better collaboration.
- Organized workshops and seminars to educate farmers on sustainable agriculture practices, such as intergraded pest management.
- Assess community needs and tailor extension services accordingly.
- Provide leadership for youth regarding their livestock/horticulture projects.
- Facilitated and taught workshops for youth.
- Encourage and help with leadership projects youth are interested in.
Ranch Hand
Chokecherry Ranch
Dillon, MT
10.2022 - 04.2025
- As a ranch hand I have gained more experience working with cattle. I have taken turns checking on livestock during calving season, gathered cows and sorted them. I helped take apart a house so it could be moved to another location. Working as a ranch hand has helped me realize how strong my work ethic is.
MSU Extension Intern
Montana State University Extension
Cut Bank, MT
05.2023 - 08.2023
- I was hired by MSU Extension out of Bozeman to work as an intern at the Glacier County extension office. The internship is to encourage interested college students in deciding whether to work as an extension agent after graduation. I had many duties such as preforming admin-related tasks, organizing workshops and project days, and adversiting. I was able to help plan, organize, and run the 4-County Marias Fair.
Administrative Assistant
Glacier County Extension
Cut Bank, MT
05.2022 - 08.2022
- As an administrative assistant for the Glacier County Extension office; I analyzed information, completed projects on both Word and Excel, and provided customer service at the office. In addition, I helped with 4-H fair registration, promoted workshops put on by the extension office, and helped with data entry during the Marias Fair.
Research Assistant
Montana Business Assistance Connection INC.
Helena, MT
03.2022 - 04.2022
- As a research assistant for a pre-feasibility wool processing plant, I was tasked with contacting potential customers and supporters, analyzing statistics, and organizing information into a spreadsheet.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Natural Horsemanship
University of Montana Western
Dillon, MT05-2025
Skills
- Proficient with analyzing data sets
- Good at communicating and problem solving
- Great at planning, scheduling, and organization
- Proficient using Microsoft Office
- Great at time management
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Educational programming
- Workshop facilitation
- Community engagement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
Timeline
Pondera County MSU Extension Agent
Montana State University Extension
05.2025 - Current
MSU Extension Intern
Montana State University Extension
05.2023 - 08.2023
Ranch Hand
Chokecherry Ranch
10.2022 - 04.2025
Administrative Assistant
Glacier County Extension
05.2022 - 08.2022
Research Assistant
Montana Business Assistance Connection INC.
03.2022 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Natural Horsemanship
University of Montana Western