Kelsey Pecsek
Email: agjourn6@vt.edu towriteandtoride.blogspot.com
Cell: (757) 636-6966 acowgirlslife4me.blogspot.com
Objective: Staff Writer, with particular focus on equine journalism
Education: B.A. Communication; Cognate: Equine Writing, May 2011
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
GPA: 3.56/4.0
Related Courses: Intro to the Equine Industry; Equine Conform & Biomechanics;
Professional Writing; Advanced Equine Evaluation
A.A. Liberal Arts, May 2008
Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach, VA
Graduated Cum Laude
Writing 89 and Trotting, Hoof Beats Magazine, Fall 2010
Experience Profile of Standardbred trainer, Thad Williams
2000 Miles on a “Rocker,” Paint Horse Connection, Fall 2010
Profile of Paint horse owner, James Brown
Division in the Industry, Virginia Horse Journal, Summer 2010
Editorial on divisions across disciplines in the equestrian sport industry
A Golden Opportunity, Paint Horse Journal, Spring 2010
Travel article on Lake Anna State Park
Alcohol Hotline, Collegiate Times, Fall 2009
News story on Blacksburg’s new complaint hotline
Equine Western Captain, Virginia Tech Equestrian Team
Experience Blacksburg, VA, 2010-2011
- Learned team management skills
- Gained experience with different horses and disciplines
Volunteer Intern, Virginia Beach Mounted Patrol
Virginia Beach, VA 2008-2009
- Cared for Unit horses
- Completed work on deadline
Honors & Virginia Tech Block & Bridle, Spring 2010-Spring 2011
Activities - Pledge Class Apparel Chair, Spring 2010
Virginia Tech Equestrian Club, Fall 2009-Spring 2011
- Equestrian All-Star, Spring 2010
Five time Academic Dean’s List
Phi Theta Kappa, 2008
Outstanding Citizen Award, Atlantic Saddle Club, 2007
Born To Ride 4-H Horse Club President, Chesapeake, VA 1999-2008
Other Office Assistant, Susan L Creamer, CPA, PC, Chesapeake, VA, 2010
Employment Waitress, Champs Sports Bar, Blacksburg, VA, 2009 –2010
Bank Teller, SunTrust Bank, Virginia Beach, VA, 2008 –2009
Barn Manager, South Hall Farms, Chesapeake, VA, 2007 – 2008