Ashlee M. Johnson
Bell
Summary
Higher education faculty member, agricultural professional, and livestock producer with extensive experience in animal science, livestock reproduction, veterinary medicine, dairy production, agricultural business management, forage and grazing systems, farm recordkeeping, and education.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor
Florida Gateway College
01.2017 - Current
- Instruct courses in General Biology I & II and Microbiology, including lectures and labs, across traditional and online modalities
- Aligned course materials with state standards and institutional learning outcomes to enhance curriculum relevance
- Develop, update, and align course materials with state standards and institutional learning outcomes
- Create detailed grading rubrics, assignment instructions, and project guidelines to support student learning
- Utilize digital learning platforms (e.g., Canvas, Teams, etc.) to enhance instructional delivery and student engagement
- Evaluated and improved general education science curriculum in collaboration with department faculty to meet educational goals
- Supported institutional planning and student success initiatives through active participation on college committees
Owner/Operator
Lucky Man Farms
01.2009 - Current
- Owns and operates a cattle and sheep breeding operation utilizing an intensive rotational grazing management system.
- Manages livestock breeding and selection, reproductive management, animal health, nutrition, and routine herd and flock management.
- Maintained farm financial and production records with QuickBooks and other recordkeeping methods to ensure accurate tracking of operational performance.
- Utilized production and financial records to inform budgeting, purchasing, and overall farm-management decisions, enhancing resource allocation.
- Maintains farm financial and production records using QuickBooks and other recordkeeping methods and software.
- Gained experience operating various agricultural equipment to enhance farm productivity., equipment maintenance, farm infrastructure, fencing, livestock facilities, and equipment management.
- Applied principles of animal welfare, safe livestock handling, and biosecurity to ensure sustainable livestock production and compliance with industry standards.
Embryo Transfer Manager
North Florida Holsteins
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Managed embryo-transfer activities and reproductive-management procedures within a large dairy production system of approximately 5,000 animals.
- Managed the recipient herd, including recipient selection, reproductive scheduling, breeding management, reproductive monitoring, and coordination of embryo-transfer procedures - in vivo and in vitro.
- Worked extensively with assisted reproductive technologies used in commercial livestock production.
- Applied knowledge of livestock reproductive physiology, estrous cycles, reproductive timing, fertility, pregnancy, and reproductive efficiency.
- Monitored reproductive and production performance, recommending operational improvements to enhance efficiency and outcomes.
- Maintained and analyzed records using dairy and herd-management software to support decisions on milk production, breeding, reproductive performance, genomics, animal identification, nutrition, and overall herd performance.
- Used production and reproductive data to support breeding, herd-management, and livestock-selection decisions.
- Collaborated extensively with dairy cattle health, nutrition, genetics, reproduction, and production departments.
- Maintained detailed weekly and monthly performance and progress records.
- Established departmental goals and operational policies.
- Developed extensive experience in agricultural equipment maintenance and use, facility management, and daily dairy operations.
Business Manager and Lead Technician
Aylor Veterinary and Breeding Services
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Oversaw daily operations and administration of veterinary and breeding practice, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to standards.
- Handled bookkeeping, invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and monthly financial reporting to maintain accurate business records.
- Used QuickBooks and other software for financial recordkeeping and business-management functions.
- Managed pharmaceutical, equipment, and supply inventories for office and mobile units, optimizing stock levels for operational efficiency.
- Coordinated appointment schedules for multiple veterinarians.
- Assisted with veterinary procedures and the management and treatment of animal patients.
- Prepared medications for clients, including measuring, mixing, counting, and labeling prescriptions.
- Performed semen collection, analysis, preparation, and shipment for stallions.
Lead Technician
Miller and Associates
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Supervised technicians and lab personnel, developing and implementing company-wide protocols to enhance operational consistency.
- Conducted training courses for new technicians, organized technician and veterinarian schedules, and maintained pharmaceutical and equipment inventory in multiple offices and mobile units.
- Coordinated logistics for satellite office setup.
- Oversaw all tests performed and reported in the in-house laboratory.
- Used expertise in educating clients on new patient care, health conditions, and medications.
- Organized and assisted in all sterile procedures and surgeries performed.
- Directed a team of veterinary technicians in tasks related to animal health, veterinary procedures, patient care, and clinical operations.
- Assisted with veterinary procedures and the management and treatment of animal patients.
- Applied safe animal handling, restraint, welfare, sanitation, and biosecurity practices.
- Provided leadership and support within the veterinary practice environment and assisted with the coordination of daily clinical activities.
- Led coordination of daily clinical activities in veterinary practice, providing support to enhance team efficiency and patient care.
Education
Ph.D. - Higher Education Administration
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08-2027
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Science
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL08-2007
Skills
- Reproductive-performance analysis
- Livestock management
- Grazing management
- Reproductive performance analysis
Certification
- Artificial Insemination Certification
- Florida Professional Teachers License
- Subject Area Certifications: Biology Grades 6-12
- Subject Area Certifications: Chemistry Grades 6-12
- Subject Area Certifications: Elementary Education Grades K-6
Timeline
Assistant Professor
Florida Gateway College
01.2017 - Current
Owner/Operator
Lucky Man Farms
01.2009 - Current
Embryo Transfer Manager
North Florida Holsteins
01.2009 - 01.2013
Lead Technician
Miller and Associates
01.2007 - 01.2009
Business Manager and Lead Technician
Aylor Veterinary and Breeding Services
01.2005 - 01.2010
Ph.D. - Higher Education Administration
Liberty University
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Science
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences
University of Florida