Misty L. Pfeiffer

Personal Data:

• Hometown: Comfort, TX
  Phone: (409) 862-2036
  Fax: (409) 862-3075

Education:

• B.S., Agricultural Journalism, Texas A&M University, December 1993

Qualifications:

• Able to serve as a liaison between people with differing interests and areas of expertise
• Proficient use of Macintosh and PC systems, including scanning
• Experience with Microsoft Word, PageMaker, WordPerfect, Excel and Lotus 1-2-3 software
• Able to write, edit and design in various environments ranging from scientific to promotional and from brochures to handbooks
• Possess strong organizational skills
• Able to shoot, develop and print photographs for publication

Professional Experience:

• Food Information Division Director - May 1995 to present Institute of Food Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
  Coordinate information activities for the Institute, its centers and the International HACCP Alliance; direct the Food Information Division; design, develop, update, maintain and use web sites on the Internet to monitor research, regulatory issues and information in the areas of food safety and food processing; work with experts to develop video script and coordinate video production and editing; compile training materials and coordinate instructorsÕ travel arrangements for food safety training programs; design and modify booth displays for the Institute and HACCP Alliance and represent those entities in the booth during industry trade shows; design, write and edit newsletters and brochures; and assist the director of the Institute and the executive director of the International HACCP Alliance with development and implementation of educational and promotional materials and any other special events or projects.

• Interim International Livestock Congress Coordinator - May 1997 to July 1998 Institute of Food Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
  Organized the 1998 International Livestock Congress in conjunction with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in Houston, Texas; worked with the International StockmenÕs Educational Foundation Board of Directors to develop the conference program; arranged travel for all of the speakers; publicized and planned the foundationÕs undergraduate and graduate student travel fellowship program; selected the site, prepared materials for and organized the foundationÕs spring board meeting; and managed the development, printing and dissemination of promotional and information materials for the conference.

• Communication Specialist - January 1994 to May 1995 Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
  Coordinated communications among faculty, contacts outside the university and information agencies at Texas A&M; helped individual faculty members with their communication efforts; wrote news releases; publicized special educational programs; helped plan special events; edited and designed brochures; organized media activities for the International Livestock Congress; recruited prospective students for the department, coordinated the 30-member Aggie REPS undergraduate recruitment team, and advised undergraduate animal science students.

• Student Worker III - May 1990 to December 1993 Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
  Assisted the laboratory technician and graduate students with research projects, entered research data on the computer, responded to requests for research information, maintained laboratory resource files, proofread and edited manuscripts in the meat science section for Dr. Jeff Savell.

• Beef Price Surveyor - January 1992 to December 1993 Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas Surveyed four area retail grocery stores for beef prices each month for the National Cattlemen's Association and the meat science section at Texas A&M University.

• Public Relations Intern - Summer 1993 United Services Automobile Association (USAA), San Antonio, Texas
  Assisted media specialists in planning and executing a public library groundbreaking press conference; helped plan and manage media programs for the 13th Annual National Paralyzed Veterans Wheelchair Games and coordinated the participation of USAA executives in the opening ceremonies, sponsor recognition dinner and annual banquet; pitched the award-winning San Antonio Bar Association Pre-suit Mediation program to newspaper, journal and magazine editors.

• Temporary Editor of the Texas A&M Animal Science Reporter - Spring 1993 Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
  Compiled, edited and designed the Summer 1993 issue of the department's semiannual magazine; helped individual faculty members with their communication efforts and worked with faculty members to obtain departmental information for the magazine.

• Show Secretary - Spring 1992 and 1993 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Breeding Sheep and Goat Show, Houston, Texas
  Registered show entries, recorded results and served as a liaison between the Houston Livestock Show officials and sheep and goat exhibitors.

• Promotions Intern - Summer 1992 International Brangus Breeders Association, San Antonio, Texas
  Assisted Ms. Lea Weinheimer, director of promotions, produce, edit, design and compile exhibitor information packet, promotional flyers and a show program for the National Junior Brangus Show in Perry, Georgia.

• Communication Intern - January to May 1992 Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
  Designed the cover and section pages, proofread biographical sketches and corresponded with faculty members to complete the departmental media guide with Mrs. Deanna Alleger, communications coordinator for the Department of Animal Science.

• Freelance Writer - Spring and Fall 1992 Southern Livestock Standard and Gulf Coast Cattlemen, San Antonio, Texas
  Wrote articles and produced photographs for publication in each magazine.

Professional Membership:

• Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
• Brazos Valley Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
• Agricultural Communicators in Education (ACE)
• American Meat Science Association