Swine Research Technician with extensive experience at Tidewater Research Farm, specializing in data collection and analysis. Successfully implemented safety protocols, leading to improved outcomes in research projects. Skilled in operating heavy machinery and fostering effective communication, resulting in increased productivity in laboratory and farm settings.
Correctly addressed soil erosion issues across all farms in North Carolina.
Prepared soil for planting various grass types to enhance stability.
Graded soil using heavy equipment to mitigate erosion risks.
Maintained perimeter fences to prevent soil run-off effectively.
Installed buffer zones on farms as necessary to protect against erosion.
Achieved Farm of the Year 2014 for superior overall production.
Managed 350 sows and 2,500 piglets while ensuring accurate paperwork completion.
Monitored laboring sows, maintaining comprehensive birth, stillborn, and mummified records.
Recorded weekly piglet inventory to track herd health and productivity.
Administered vaccinations and antibiotics to promote animal welfare.
Tracked feed intake for all sows in farrowing barns to optimize nutrition.
Successfully overcame two significant diseases: PRRS 174 and PED in North Carolina.
North Carolina Pork Council