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Jayma Lawson

Staples,MN

Summary

Proficient in managing care and exercise needs for dairy goat stock. Work with animals of different temperaments by applying strong field knowledge, organizational skills and planning aptitude. Eager to offer knowledge and abilities to enhance animal welfare in milking environment.

Dependable Farm Hand with initiative to work independently and take on any task. Dedicated and focused with exceptional talents in goat inventory control and land preparation.

Responsible and diligent dairy farmer focused on enhancing stock health and obedience by diligently milking, training and monitoring each animal. Competent in recognizing Area of expertise needs, maintaining equipment, updating records and optimizing stock management strategies.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Dairy Goat Milker

Self Employed
Staples, MN
12.2015 - Current
  • Sold off excess livestock yearly for profit or to other farmers.
  • Bought new dairy goat at auctions to keep robust herd numbers.
  • Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
  • Cleaned stalls, pens, and equipment using Sanitising tools for optimal health of dairy goat.
  • Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
  • Inspected dairy goats for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
  • Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of goat stock, prioritizing health and wellness.
  • Dipped or bathed animals with appropriate applications to control parasites.
  • Documented animal growth, production costs, individual behaviors, feeding patterns and other data in daily logs and main database, noting trends and identifying areas of concern.
  • Maintained growth, feeding, production, and cost records for livestock.

Dairy Milker

Personal Employer
New York Mills, MN
04.2018 - Current
  • Milked 16 cows using milking machinery.
  • Completed general maintenance duties such Maintaining teat treatment and sanitising.
  • Kept stock healthy with adequate food, water and open space.
  • Attended promptly to needs of sick cows to maintain health of livestock.

Education

Diploma -

Verndale Secondary
Verndale, MN
05.2023

Skills

  • Livestock Husbandry
  • Milk Production
  • Dairy Sanitation
  • Stall and Pen Cleaning
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Animal Breeding
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Humane Animal Treatment
  • Animal Control
  • Safety Behaviors
  • Teamwork and Communication

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 8 in the development of RLC.
  • Achieved high chapter award by completing community task and school task with accuracy and efficiency.

Timeline

Dairy Milker

Personal Employer
04.2018 - Current

Dairy Goat Milker

Self Employed
12.2015 - Current

Diploma -

Verndale Secondary
Jayma Lawson