Cody Wellnitz
REDWOOD FALLS,Minnesota
Summary
- Farm Manager bringing 5 years' experience in handling daily farm activities. Capable in managing multiple tasks, prioritizing, working with others and maintaining a positive attitude. Accomplished in repairing farm equipment, maintaining barns and other structures and managing land used for agriculture.
- Strong understanding of regenerative agriculture practices and the ability to implement those practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Manager
Stoney Creek Farms
01.2020 - Current
- Worked to educate myself and others on soil health and water quality through regenerative agriculture practices.
- Aided in scheduling for crop rotation, plantings, and harvest.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Helped select trained and supervised seasonal workers engaged in planting and harvest.
- Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements.
- Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors such as market and weather conditions.
- Completed structural inspections to determine maintenance requirements and organize repairs.
- Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Branched farm out into new areas by adding tours, special events, and customer activities.
- Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.
- Controlled livestock herds by moving to pastures, scales and trucks for transfer to market, slaughterhouse, or alternate grazing.
- Operated and serviced farm machinery, implements and farm vehicles.
- Made minor adjustments and repairs to agricultural equipment.
- Examined livestock animals for signs of illness and injury.
Self Employed
Ten Creek Range LLC
03.2018 - 01.2021
- Worked to direct market beef, pork, and poultry to our local community and greater Minnesota.
- Connect with potential bulk buyers and work to determine their individual needs
- Used proper sanitation and food safety techniques to prevent food contamination and illness.
- Restocked products based on available inventories and customer demands.
- Gained knowledge of different meats to answer customer questions and suggest best cuts for various dishes.
- Assisted customers with special requests to meet needs and make shopping experiences more pleasant.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Analyzed meat temperatures for safety and quality and monitored heat conditions for stability.
- Handled cash and made change to process sales transactions for customers.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
Farm Hand
Stoney Creek Farms
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
- Maintained and repaired fences, buildings and other farm structures as part of groundskeeping duties.
- Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency, and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
- Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
- Planted, cultivated and harvested corn, wheat and hay crops for optimal growth.
- Prepared and administered vaccinations and medications to animals.
- Supervised work activities of farm laborers and provided instruction and guidance.
- Promoted animal safety and health by providing proper nutrition, housing and medical care.
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of three different types stock, prioritizing health and wellness.
- Cleaned stalls, pens, and equipment using [Type] tools for optimal health of [Type] animals.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Patrolled grazing grounds using ATVs and horses to monitor animals and determine movement, care or health-related needs.
- Trained part-time help in livestock care and ranch operations.
- Used time-management strength to cross-train associates to cover more areas without increasing expense.
Automotive Technician
Redwood Tire Service
05.2014 - 09.2018
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
Automotive Technician
Midas
09.2012 - 04.2014
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
Education
Regenerative Agriculture
Soil Health Acadamy
Redwood Falls, MN2023
Automotive Technology
Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN05.2014
Liberal Arts And General Studies
Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN05.2013
GED -
Redwood Valley Senior High School
Redwood Falls, MN12.2010
Skills
- Performance Management
- Farm Equipment Operation
- Coordinating Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Harvesting Protocols
- Equipment Operation
- Customer Relations
- Conflict Resolution
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Soil Fertility
- Equipment Maintenance
- Staff Supervision
- Equipment Monitoring
- Crop Harvesting
Timeline
Farm Manager
Stoney Creek Farms
01.2020 - Current
Farm Hand
Stoney Creek Farms
04.2018 - 01.2020
Self Employed
Ten Creek Range LLC
03.2018 - 01.2021
Automotive Technician
Redwood Tire Service
05.2014 - 09.2018
Automotive Technician
Midas
09.2012 - 04.2014
Regenerative Agriculture
Soil Health Acadamy
Automotive Technology
Ridgewater College
Liberal Arts And General Studies
Ridgewater College
GED -
Redwood Valley Senior High School
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