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Emma Brooks Huffman

Fredericksburg,Virginia

Summary

Background is primarily focused on agriculture and sustainable farming, which requires strong inter-personal relations with both customers, others involved in the field ( and of course, the animals). Some experience working with small children, architectural drawings, construction and carpentry, electrical, machines operations, food preparation and handling, teaching/choreographing Zumba dance classes, and self-starting an all women's wrestling club.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dairy Farm Assistant

Kiss The Cow
Barnard, VT
05.2020 - 08.2020

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

  • COWS

-AM/PM milking

-feeding and general care

-birthing

  • CHICKENS

-Feeding and wellness

-Egg collection

-Brooder/home relocations

CUSTOMER SERVICE

  • CSA- Community supported agriculture

-Assist customers with grocery options and selections

-delivery

-questions and comments about the operation of the farm

CHICKEN SLAUGHTER

  • Selling, packaging, distribution of chicken

-sanitation

-evisceration

-de-gutting

-temperature regulation

-Vacuum sealing

-pricing and weight

PRODUCTS

  • Raw Milk handling

- Temperature regulation

- packaging/distribution

  • ICE CREAM

-ingredient management

- processing

-distribution

-inventory

-flavor creations

Pig Racer and Farm Assissant

Belvedere Plantation
Fredericksburg, VA
09.2016 - 11.2019
  • Worked with boss to create performances and other entertainment techniques to optimize family-fun time in outdoor, farm setting.
  • Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance and minimizing waste.
  • Spearheaded efficiency improvements targeted on interviewing customers on experiences while at plantation.
  • Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers.
  • Engaged with visitors to ensure that each had experience desired.
  • Tending to beautification of farm with cleanup and gardening.
  • Went over safety protocols with school-aged children and field trip groups to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit.
  • Fed and watered sheep, goats, pigs, cows, and chickens according to strict feeding schedules and dietary needs.

Self-Start Craft Business

Self-employeed
Fredericksburg, VA
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Created budgeting and materials needed for crafts.
  • Came up with multiple audience targeting approaches to develop business approaches and success.
  • Crafted based on what was in high demand/ customer feedback.

Education

No Degree - Sustainable Build

Yestermorrow Design/Build
Waitsfield, VT
08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Sustainable Agriculture And Build

Sterling College
Craftsbury Common, VT
01.2023

High School Diploma -

Colonial Forge High School
Stafford, VA
06.2019

Skills

  • Livestock Husbandry
  • Equipment Operation
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Customer service
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Livestock Health
  • Time Management
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Team Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Process Improvement
  • Heavy Lifting

Additional Information

  • Awards: , · Citizenship Award, Massaponax High School 2017 · Most Friendly Award in Theater Arts at Massaponax High School, 2017 · National Junior Honor Society President of Future Business Leaders of America at Massaponax, 2017 Personal Assistant of National German Honor Society at Massaponax, 2017 Organizer and creator of Massaponax Girls’ wrestling club Early College Scholar Program Graduated as an Honors Student

Certification

  • 2019 Zumba licensed
  • 2021 Semester in Design/Build course at Yestermorrow Design/build school.
  • 2021 Timberframe course at Yestermorrow Design/Build school.

Hobbies

Hobbies include:

  • Poetry writing
  • Planning backpacking excursions/expeditions
  • Dance/choreography/ skit writing/ song and lyrical development
  • Fermentation
  • Running, hiking, biking, lifting weights (Preparing for American Ninja Warrior)

Languages

German
Limited Working

Timeline

Dairy Farm Assistant

Kiss The Cow
05.2020 - 08.2020

Pig Racer and Farm Assissant

Belvedere Plantation
09.2016 - 11.2019

Self-Start Craft Business

Self-employeed
01.2011 - 01.2014

No Degree - Sustainable Build

Yestermorrow Design/Build

Bachelor of Science - Sustainable Agriculture And Build

Sterling College

High School Diploma -

Colonial Forge High School
Emma Brooks Huffman