Amanda Larson
Springfield,MN
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sow Farm Manager
Christensen Family Farms
Sleepy Eye, MN
07.2023 - Current
- Managed daily operations of farm activities, ensuring optimal productivity and resource utilization.
- Supervised staff, fostering a collaborative environment and promoting skill development among team members.
- Monitored livestock health and welfare, coordinating veterinary care as needed to maintain herd quality.
- Applied lean principles and 5S techniques to streamline processes and reduce waste.
- Promoted a safety-first mindset through targeted training initiatives and ongoing development efforts.
- Utilized Microsoft word, excell, and adobe.
- Developed strategic plans to align departmental goals with organizational objectives.
92A Automated Logistical Specialist
MN National Guard
Redwood Falls, MN
10.2017 - Current
- Created Dispatches for convoys within the unit.
- Created and tracked work orders for maintenance personal within the unit.
- Closed out work orders and dispatches after units completion.
- Ordered and received parts.
- Tracked upcoming services for vehicles and created work orders to meet required deadlines for maintenance.
- Managed inventory control systems to ensure accurate tracking of supplies and equipment.
- Coordinated logistical support for military operations, optimizing resource allocation and transportation efficiency.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Trained junior enlisted in day to day tasks
Sow Farm Manager
Pipestone System
Saint James, MN
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Led team of skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
- Ordered supplies, medication, feed, semen, and managed hours of labor to meet budget expectations.
- Encouraged and enforced a safety positive farm
- Maintained projections of farrowing and breeding
- Daily and weekly staff schedules.
- Continued development of farm staff.
2nd Operator
3M
New Ulm, MN
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Operated soldering iron stations to solder connectors to cable assemblies.
- Assembled and welded metal parts to create electronic circuit boards.
- Inputted data and specifications for recordkeeping and future reference.
Dual Farm Manager
Christensen Farms
Sleepy Eye, MN
10.2016 - 10.2021
- Led team of 20 skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
- Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
Education
High School Diploma -
Springfield Public Highschool
Springfield, MN05.2010
Skills
- Team leadership
- Staff development
- Team Leadership
- Animal Husbandry
- Livestock Management
- Inventory management
- Comprehensive health evaluation
- Application of lean principles
- 5S implementation experience
- 5S organization
- Conflict Resolution
- SAP
Timeline
Sow Farm Manager
Christensen Family Farms
07.2023 - Current
Sow Farm Manager
Pipestone System
02.2023 - 07.2023
2nd Operator
3M
10.2021 - 02.2023
92A Automated Logistical Specialist
MN National Guard
10.2017 - Current
Dual Farm Manager
Christensen Farms
10.2016 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Springfield Public Highschool