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Elizabeth Reed

Alden,IA

Summary

Dynamic Animal Health and Welfare Assessor with a proven track record at Seaboard Foods, excelling in animal/structural assessments and fostering collaboration. Skilled in database management and problem-solving, I effectively trained teams and enhanced animal welfare across operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and promoting transparency in communication.

I have a passion for the swine industry, from growing up on a small breed to finish farm to now over 27 years working in the industry in all phases of production.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Animal Health and Welfare Assessor

Seaboard Foods
02.2016 - Current
  • Conduct annual CSIA/PQA audits on all phases or genetic farms and commercial farms to ensure Industry Standard and company SOP's are upheld.
  • Managed workload effectively by prioritizing tasks according to deadlines while maintaining attention to detail in all aspects of the assessment process.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, attending professional conferences and participating in ongoing training opportunities.
  • Developed strong relationships with producers, caretakers and production staff to facilitate communication and promote transparency throughout the assessment process.
  • 2016 to 2021 I produced F18/K88 E.coli and Salmonella vaccines in a lab to distribute to genetic and commercial farms throughout Iowa while still maintaining my normal work load.
  • I train all incoming new auditors to ensure farms are audited uniformly throughout the company.
  • I update and distribute the company Biosecurity Positioning List to ensure proper travel between sites.
  • Assess health on farms and take samples as needed for diagnostic purposes.
  • Train all caretakers, producers, and company employees on proper animal care and handling.
  • Complete lab submission orders for diagnostic purposes.
  • Write Veterinary Feed Directives for Iowa
  • Communicate effectively with veterinarians and senior production staff with any concerns, observation, or areas in need of improvement.
  • Train company employees in proper diagnostic sample collection.

Service Manager

Christensen Farms
08.2012 - 02.2016
  • Hired, trained and supervised team of employees to meet production/company goals.
  • Maintain health and welfare of animals on over 100,000 hog spaces.
  • Properly educate and train all employees on my team to ensure animal health and wellbeing was the top priority.
  • Effectively communicate with producers, veterinarians, senior production, and company employees.
  • Analyzed service reports to identify areas of improvement.
  • Coordinated with other departments to maintain streamlined and productive workflow.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships to build rapport and trust.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, offering constructive feedback and facilitating professional development opportunities.

Skills

  • Database management
  • Records maintenance
  • Assertiveness
  • Structural assessment
  • Owner relations
  • Collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Team building
  • Data analysis
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Multitasking skills

Certification

  • PAACO Certified since 2018
  • PQA Advisor Certified since 2016
  • TQA Advisor Certified since 2017
  • USDA Certified Sampler 2024

Timeline

Animal Health and Welfare Assessor

Seaboard Foods
02.2016 - Current

Service Manager

Christensen Farms
08.2012 - 02.2016

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