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Alan Lance Bookout

Clovis

Summary

Experienced Dairy Manager with a proven track record in employee training, safety compliance, and equipment maintenance. Known for effective communication and problem-solving skills that drive operational efficiency and enhance team performance.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

Dairy Manager

Southern Draw Dairy
Clovis
02.2016 - 05.2025
  • Provided training and guidance to new employees on safe working practices and procedures.
  • Managed daily operations of a dairy farm, including milking and feeding livestock.
  • Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify areas needing improvement or repair work.
  • Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and provided feedback as needed.
  • Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained and serviced on schedule.
  • Developed budgets for feed purchases, labor costs, veterinary expenses, and other operational costs.
  • Identified areas where cost savings could be achieved without compromising quality standards.
  • Maintained close contact with suppliers to obtain competitive prices on products purchased.
  • Pulled out of date products from shelves and cases, disposing of items in proper bins.
  • Demonstrated working techniques, practices and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance and reducing wasteful processes.
  • Coordinated position requirements, schedules and production team processes.
  • Inspected facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair, performing necessary maintenance work.

Dairy Herdsman

Rajen Dairy
Clovis
05.1993 - 02.2016
  • Operated tractors or other farm machinery when needed for maintenance or harvesting activities.
  • Maintained cleanliness of barns, pens, stalls, milking parlors, and other areas used by cattle.
  • Performed artificial insemination on cows as part of breeding program.
  • Inspected equipment such as milking machines on a regular basis to ensure proper functioning.
  • Drove, operated and maintained farm equipment and tools.
  • Moved equipment, poultry or livestock manually or using trucks or carts.
  • Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.

Vet tech, handy man

Clovis Veterinary Hospital
Clovis
06.1978 - 05.1993
  • Assisted veterinarians in performing surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, monitoring anesthesia levels, and administering medications to animals.
  • Cleaned and maintained equipment used in veterinary practices such as cages, examination tables, autoclaves.
  • Removed waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas and placed in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks such as painting, carpentry work, drywall repair and plumbing repairs.
  • Assisted with snow removal operations during winter months.
  • Troubleshot problems with mechanical systems quickly and accurately.
  • Monitored inventory levels of spare parts for machines and requested additional supplies when needed.
  • Repaired and replaced broken windows, doors, locks, light fixtures and electrical wiring.
  • Operated power tools such as drills, saws and grinders safely and efficiently.
  • Replaced worn or damaged components on machines using hand tools or powered tools.
  • Performed minor welding jobs such as soldering pipes and patching holes in metal objects.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by disposing of trash properly and sweeping floors regularly.
  • Operated a variety of hand and power tools safely and efficiently.

Education

High School Diploma -

Clovis High School
Clovis, NM
05-1981

Some College (No Degree) -

NM State University
Las Cruces, NM

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Supplier negotiation
  • Inventory management
  • Employee training
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Herd health management
  • Staff management
  • Sanitation standards
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Problem-solving capacity
  • Farm equipment operation

Timeline

Dairy Manager

Southern Draw Dairy
02.2016 - 05.2025

Dairy Herdsman

Rajen Dairy
05.1993 - 02.2016

Vet tech, handy man

Clovis Veterinary Hospital
06.1978 - 05.1993

High School Diploma -

Clovis High School

Some College (No Degree) -

NM State University

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