Highly-motivated employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Herd Manager
Swiss Valley Farms
Warsaw, NY
01.2018 - Current
Monitored herd health and implemented preventative measures to reduce the risk of disease.
Maintained records of animal births, deaths, treatments, and movements.
Ensured that animals had access to clean water and appropriate feed.
Provided vaccinations for newborn calves in accordance with veterinary protocols.
Developed strategies for improving herd productivity and profitability.
Conducted routine hoof trimming when necessary.
Supervised employees in the daily care of animals including feeding and milking operations.
Organized breeding programs according to desired goals.
Responded quickly to any signs of illness or injury among the herd.
Trained staff on proper animal handling techniques.
Coordinated with veterinarians for medical treatments as required.
Managed inventory of feed, supplies, medications, and other resources.
Established systems for tracking individual animal performance data.
Investigated potential sources of contamination or environmental issues affecting herd health.
Participated in necessary farm chores and assisted with feeding, turnout, cleaning stalls, barn and farm maintenance, grooming and exercise.
Maintained high-quality healthy dairy herds and identified and responded to health, environmental and nutritional requirements of cows, heifers and calves.
Trained new workers on safety and ranch procedures.
Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies accordingly to avoid losses.
Worked with owner to determine ranch needs.
Adhered to dairy sanitation procedures to minimize spread of disease, germs and microbes.
Worked an Ice Cream Shop
Heather glosser
Warsaw, NY
05.2019 - 10.2021
Inspected equipment regularly to identify potential issues or repairs needed.
Calibrated machines daily to meet safety requirements and maximize efficiency.
Followed strict health and safety guidelines when handling food products.
Cleaned, sanitized, and maintained work areas according to established protocols.
Stocked inventory of supplies needed for making ice cream including mix-ins, sprinkles, sauces.
Operated machinery in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company standards.
Adjusted settings on machines to optimize product consistency throughout production run.
Troubleshot minor problems with equipment quickly while minimizing disruption to workflow.
Provided feedback on changes that could improve overall productivity within the department.
Broke down, cleaned and sanitized work stations at end of shift.
Followed production list provided by supervisor.
Properly stored food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures.
Set up work stations, prep tables, service counters and steam tables.
Adhered to company safety policies and procedures regarding proper food safety and sanitation.
Inspected finished food products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
Maintained clean, organized work area at all times and encouraged similar dedication in team members to maximize group efficiency.
Contributed to positive work environment for all staff members through active listening and effective communication.
Observed strict food safety and sanitation rules and practices to avoid illnesses like E.coli and salmonella.
Checked malfunctioning equipment and applied troubleshooting measures to get machines back up and running.