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Blake Hopkins

@blakehopkins

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Agricultural business professional skilled in legislative research, compliance, and community engagement.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles combining agricultural knowledge and public policy where I can support compliance, stakeholder engagement, and program growth in a collaborative organization.

I am an agricultural business graduate with hands-on farm experience and a strong focus on policy, compliance, and constituent engagement. My background blends practical agricultural labor with academic training in agricultural business and pre-law.

In professional roles I have supported HR compliance for a national healthcare company, reviewed legal employment documentation, and improved interdepartmental workflows to enhance audit readiness. As a legislative intern, I conducted research to support federal policy development, engaged constituents, and facilitated educational Capitol tours.

My agricultural experience includes operating farm equipment, monitoring crop and irrigation systems, and mentoring students in livestock handling and competitive agricultural events. I founded an FFA twine recycling campaign that recycled over five tons and later expanded community diversion to 11+ tons.

I bring strong organizational, written advocacy, and stakeholder coordination skills, and I am motivated to apply my mix of agricultural knowledge, policy experience, and community engagement to roles that impact farming communities and public policy.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Human Resources Assistant

Current

The Stepping Stones Group

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Maintained compliance documentation and reviewed background checks, I-9s, and credentials to ensure regulatory eligibility for a national healthcare company, improving audit readiness and document workflow.

Onboarding Background Checks Regulatory

Legislative Intern

Office of Congressman Frank Lucas

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)

Conducted policy research to support federal bill development, engaged constituents via phone and mail to record feedback, and delivered educational Capitol tours for visitors.

Policy Analysis

Founder, FFA Twine Recycling Campaign

FFA Twine Recycling Campaign

Jan 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 11 months)

Founded and scaled a community recycling program that collected over 11 tons of agricultural twine, diverting waste and expanding community participation.

Program Development Community Outreach Volunteer coordination Scaling