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Cade Shepherd

Mount Vernon,MO

Summary

Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency, evidenced by a 2.4 million yearly pound increase in tenderloin yield at Simmons Foods. Skilled in animal maintenance and team collaboration, adept at leveraging data analysis and continuous improvement strategies to deliver substantial financial gains and productivity enhancements.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Operations Intern

Simmons Foods
Gentry, AR
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Project focus was to help improve tenderloin yield.
  • Utilized data from daily scrape tests to help track weekly yield.
  • Tracked the implementation of X Cut method and its yield percentage from the former Doubled bladed knife technique.
  • Used the data to calculate a 2.4 million yearly pound increase of tenderloins which increased the yearly yield value opportunity to $4,601,098 dollars.
  • Helped in a continuous Improvement role and made changes to the flex line chutes for tenderloins which helped with loss of tenderloins and help save $389,450 dollars a year.

Pet Food Sales Internship

Simmons Foods
Siloam Springs, AR
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Focused on a contemporization effort for Wegmanns pet food line of products.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.

Owner/Operator

JCS Livestock
Mount Vernon, MO
08.2017 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations including training and managing employees in performing daily tasks.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose solutions.
  • Enhanced efficiency and productivity by management of budgets, costs and monitoring market conditions.

Poultry Farm Assistant

S&S Farms
Aurora, MO
01.2015 - 04.2020
  • Maintained proper chicken house temperature and ventilation.
  • Fed and watered up to 94,000 chickens across 4 houses.
  • Monitored flock for signs of disease or physical distress and culled infirm individuals.
  • Prepped houses for new flocks to arrive.
  • Inspected machinery, building, pens, yards, and fences for optimal efficiency and integrity.
  • Followed safety-based and successful protocols to build trust and break animals in for farm or performance requirements.

Education

Agriculture Business Agri Management And Marketing -

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR
05.2024

Associate of Arts - Agriculture Education Option

Crowder College
Neosho, MO
05.2022

High School Diploma -

Mount Vernon High Shool
Missouri
06.2020

Skills

  • Animal Training
  • Accomplished Public Speaker
  • Dietary Needs
  • Wound Care
  • Active Listening
  • Animal Maintenance
  • Feeding Schedules
  • Building Rapport
  • Works Well Within a Team Setting

Timeline

Plant Operations Intern

Simmons Foods
06.2024 - 08.2024

Pet Food Sales Internship

Simmons Foods
06.2023 - 08.2023

Owner/Operator

JCS Livestock
08.2017 - Current

Poultry Farm Assistant

S&S Farms
01.2015 - 04.2020

Agriculture Business Agri Management And Marketing -

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Associate of Arts - Agriculture Education Option

Crowder College

High School Diploma -

Mount Vernon High Shool
Cade Shepherd