Avery Mays
Millington,MI
Summary
Dedicated Farm Hand with experience assisting farmers with daily tasks. Highly skilled at vaccinating and milking. Experience working weekends and evenings outdoors in snow, rain, humidity and other inclement weather conditions. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Deluur Dairy
Deckerville, MI
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Administered medications and vaccinations or arranged for veterinarians to provide extensive treatment.
- Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of farm management practices that promote sustainability.
- Monitored animal health, identifying and reporting any signs of illness.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure all farm operations ran smoothly and efficiently.
- Updated records with data about animal growth, feeding patterns, costs and behaviors.
Dairy Farm Hand
Weber Dairy Farm
Vassar, MI
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted with milking cows, including checking and maintaining milking equipment.
- Monitored herd health by observing cows for signs of illness or injury.
- Operated farm machinery such as tractors and skid loader
- Handled calves in accordance with safety protocols established by the farm owner.
- Administered vaccines to cattle according to veterinary instructions.
- Cleaned and maintained milking parlor areas daily.
- Worked cooperatively with other staff members to ensure efficient operation of the dairy farm.
- Adhered strictly to safety guidelines while operating heavy machinery or working around livestock.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving injured or distressed animals.
Education
Associate in Animal Science - Dairy Management
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI03-2024
Associate of Arts -
Delta College
Bay City, MI05.2022
High School Diploma -
Frankenmuth High School
Frankenmuth, MI06.2021
Skills
- Medications and Vaccinations
- Equipment Operation
- Workload Management
- Team Collaboration
- Heavy Lifting
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Recordkeeping
- Social media posting
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Affiliations
- Dairy Club E-Board Member (Technology Chair)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Intern
Deluur Dairy
05.2024 - 08.2024
Dairy Farm Hand
Weber Dairy Farm
09.2022 - 12.2023
Associate in Animal Science - Dairy Management
Michigan State University
Associate of Arts -
Delta College
High School Diploma -
Frankenmuth High School