Ariel Delacroix Dax
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational and hands-on skills eager for Animal Husbandry position. Ready to help SUNY Delhi in achieving needs with their animal programs.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Farmer
Self Employed
South Kortright, NY
03.2005 - 03.2024
- Bred and raised animals with goals of improving quality and health.
- Enforced proper storage of feed, medicines and materials used in sheep, goats, poultry and rabbit production.
- Maintained and repaired various farming tools.
- Identified, isolated and treated diverse pests and diseases in animals and livestock.
- Monitored livestock health and administered medication and vaccinations at established intervals.
- Optimized animal and livestock health through effective feeding programs, vaccination schedules, and regular check-ups from veterinarians.
- Negotiated and secured contracts with vendors, suppliers and agricultural partners to support cost-effective operations.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Researched pests and diseases common to individual types of animals and developed future breeding plans.
- Hired new farm hands and livestock handlers as needed.
- Set and improved standard operating procedures to oversee stock management, pond maintenance, and feeding schedules.
- Trained and supervised farmhands in proper use of farm equipment and safety protocols.
Head Manager
Hiderbooks
Wappingers Falls, NY, South Kortright, NY
09.1992 - 04.2014
- Achieved higher levels of employee engagement through effective communication, coaching, and recognition programs.
- Drove sales growth by identifying new opportunities and developing targeted strategies for market penetration.
- Launched innovative products or services that met the evolving needs of customers, generating additional revenue streams for the company.
- Increased team efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing organizational systems.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations across multiple departments, ensuring smooth workflow management and adherence to established policies.
- Improved inventory control methods resulting in reduced stock discrepancies.
- Created process improvements that led to increased productivity while maintaining high-quality output.
- Expanded business operations into new markets, increasing company footprint and customer base.
- Engaged in urgent or escalated issues with customers or co-workers to provide appropriate direction and resolution.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Optimized images for print and digital use, ensuring consistent color reproduction and high-quality results.
- Improved overall visual identity by redesigning company logo and creating cohesive brand guidelines.
- Created eye-catching packaging designs that effectively communicated product benefits and captured consumer attention.
- Presented design concepts to clients, incorporating feedback to create final deliverables that exceeded expectations.
- Carried out and developed social media, websites and business relations campaigns.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Increased website traffic with engaging infographics and visually appealing web design elements.
- Enhanced brand recognition by developing innovative and memorable marketing materials.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines without compromising on quality.
Associate
Oceans Aquarium Store
Poughkeepsie, NY
07.1991 - 11.1991
- Greeted customers and offered assistance for increased customer satisfaction.
- Worked varied hours to meet business needs.
- Cleaned and maintained aquariums for a variety of fishes, plants, corals and invertebrates.
Education
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY07.1998
Skills
- Livestock Husbandry
- Disease Control
- Facility Cleaning
- Livestock management
- Animal Record Maintenance
- Parasite control
- Feed Mixtures
- Disease detection
- Animal Breeding
- Production Oversight
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Have rehabbed numerous animals, including deer, small animals and birds.
Additional Information
- Was in 4-H.
- Have shown rabbits, dogs, cats and horses and won high awards.
- Was a member of the board for C.O.R.E. Values, Stamford, NY and also Stamford Library.
- Have taught in the CROP program at several local schools.
Timeline
Farmer
Self Employed
03.2005 - 03.2024
Head Manager
Hiderbooks
09.1992 - 04.2014
Associate
Oceans Aquarium Store
07.1991 - 11.1991
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology