Connie Bestul
Multiple Churches
Iola,WI
2027
years of professional experience
A dependable Dairy Farm Owner/Manager who also works part-time as a customer service clerk, excelling in herd management and financial oversight. Skilled in making decisions, managing employees, active listening and strong communication. I foster strong relationships with multiple age groups, while working hard, and putting customer's needs as a priority.
Work History
Dairy Farm Owner/Manager
30 Years 7 Months- Oversaw the accounting records and managed the finances for 30 years.
- Oversaw daily operations of herd management and milking processes.
- Trained staff on best practices for animal care and farm safety protocols.
- Monitored herd health of a 150 cow dairy, identifying issues and coordinating veterinary care as needed.
- Responsible for overall calf management of all calves, including diagnosing and treatment of calf diseases.
- Collaborated with Agricultural Technical College teachers for information sharing on latest advancements in the dairy industry.
Customer Service Cashier
24 Years- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted in training new employees, ensuring they were knowledgeable about expectations and procedures.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, maintaining composure during busy periods or difficult interactions.
- Actively listened to customers with professionalism and empathy, resulting in increased customer loyalty.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting a welcoming environment for customers.
- Promoted a positive shopping experience by greeting customers warmly upon entry and providing assistance as needed.
Supply Speaker at Churches
2 Years 7 Months- Researched provided bible verses and topics, in order to write sermons with biblical content.
- Delivered engaging sermons that inspire people to know that they are loved.
- Play guitar as a musician for church services to add music to create ambiance and to help teach lessons, as well as to entertain.
- Work closely with my pastor, as a mentee, learning how to manage constructive critique, as she mentors my supply speaker journey, and oversees the content of my sermons.
Call Committee Chairman
1 Year 10 Months- Led a team in reviewing the current church by-laws and constitution, and suggesting changes to be made to the current church council, to be voted on at the annual meeting.
- Facilitated the committee in researching the needs of the church through thorough discussion as well as a survey.
- Demonstrated effective leadership even when the committee members weren't in agreement, by calling for discussion and votes by show of hand, so all activity could be documented in the meeting minutes.
- Attended interviews with potential candidates that ultimately led to our church finding a pastor that is a great fit for our congregation.
4-H Club Co-General Leader
6 Years- Organized and facilitated club meetings to promote engagement among 30-plus members.
- Collaborated with other parents to design club projects such as billboards to advertise the County Fair.
- Coordinated volunteer opportunities such as serving ice-cream for June Dairy Days, and raking and cleaning up leaves at a local cemetery.
- Co-Led the Dairy Project, helping to organize the youth, and coordinate the families to bring in all of the equipment needed to show dairy animals at the county fair.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science
Skills
Being punctual
Being Loyal
Developing Rapport
Active Listening
Actively Communicating
Assessing People's Feelings
Microsoft Word
Keyboarding
Data Entry in Quickbooks
Making Decisions
Mentoring
Timeline
Supply Speaker at Churches
Multiple Churches
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Call Committee Chairman
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
01.2024 - 11.2025Read More
Customer Service Cashier
Sandbur General Gas Station
08.2002 - CurrentRead More
Dairy Farm Owner/Manager
Tom Bestul - Heavenly Grazing Acres
01.1996 - CurrentRead More
4-H Club Co-General Leader
Peterson Mill 4-H Club
2019 - 2025Read More
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
Bachelor of Science from Agronomy And Crop Science
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