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Benjamin Jones

Princeton,KY

Summary

Seasoned Produce Manager and Cattle Farmhand from CRP Farms, adept in optimizing product selection and enhancing sales by analyzing customer purchasing trends. Skilled in farm equipment operation and animal handling, demonstrating a keen ability to improve operational efficiency and animal welfare. Achieved significant improvements in produce margin goals and livestock health management.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Produce Manager

CRP Farms
Princeton, KY
03.2023 - Current
  • Maintained records of purchases, storage temperatures, deliveries, and invoices for accuracy in financial reporting.
  • Reviewed daily sales reports identifying areas where sales are low so corrective action can be taken quickly.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends in customer purchasing habits, optimizing product selection accordingly.
  • Assisted customers with produce questions and special orders.
  • Trimmed, washed, and bundled produce.
  • Priced produce to achieve margin and sales goals while maintaining competitive pricing profile.

Cattle Farmhand

CRP Farms
Princeton, KY
01.2022 - Current
  • Feed and water livestock, monitor health conditions, inspect pastures and fencing for damage.
  • Administer vaccinations and medications to sick or injured animals according to veterinarian instructions.
  • Operate farm machinery such as tractors and hay balers to move hay bales or other materials.
  • Monitor cattle herd for signs of illness or injury, report any issues to supervisor immediately.
  • Assist in the birthing process of newborn calves by providing assistance if needed.
  • Observe cows during calving season to ensure a safe delivery of calf.
  • Sort cattle into appropriate groups based on age, sex, weight for branding purposes.
  • Castrate bulls using approved methods such as rubber rings or banding.
  • Used all-terrain vehicles to patrol expansive land holding, pastures and grazing areas to monitor animal activities.
  • Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Undeclared

Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY

Skills

  • Plant disease identification
  • Farm equipment operation
  • Weed control
  • Post-harvest handling
  • Horticultural tools
  • Greenhouse climate control
  • Harvesting
  • Irrigation
  • Plant breeding
  • Calving assistance
  • Animal handling
  • Artificial insemination
  • Feeding techniques
  • Water system maintenance
  • Disease prevention
  • Weather adaptation
  • Cattle breeding
  • Vaccination administration

Affiliations

  • Caldwell County Soccer Team
  • Caldwell County FFA
  • Washington Leadership Conference

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Produce Manager

CRP Farms
03.2023 - Current

Cattle Farmhand

CRP Farms
01.2022 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Undeclared

Madisonville Community College

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