Jessa Michaud-Bell
Levant,ME
Summary
I am a proactive employee with over ten years of learning how to equip myself in the workforce. I've delivered consistent and professional work for every assignment, and my willingness to take on any task has contributed to daily success. I'm very used to staying on top of demands in a fast-paced environment while also maintaining a well-organized, clean, and safe workspace. I'm a proven and successful leader, easily able to adapt to new needs and policies, readily equipped with skills to handle high-level responsibilities. I've demonstrated strength in time management and self-motivation; I'm good at troubleshooting technical issues and creating successful solutions; I am reliable and punctual, which further strengthens positive relationships with employers and peers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Administrator/Creamery Operative
The Milkhouse Farm and Creamery
Monmouth, ME
07.2023 - 08.2024
- In charge of daily correspondence with customer accounts concerning orders, product information, questions, payments, and general customer relations and services.
- Processed orders and created invoices in a timely manner, resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Scheduled pick-ups for outgoing deliveries, and ensured all products made it to their destinations on time.
- Managed the farm's on-site store, which entailed soliciting orders from vendors, stocking, and taking inventory, and verifying incoming products.
- Coordinated creamery operations, communicating frequently with fellow coworkers about daily events.
- Was an active participant in the day-to-day creamery operations, always being sure to follow safe milk and product procedures, equipment handling, and sanitation practices.
Daily Milker – Cheesemaker – General Farmhand
Abraham's Goat Farm and Creamery
Newport, ME
03.2021 - 05.2023
- I started at Abraham's right at the beginning of kidding season and have now completed three successful rounds of that particular experience.
- I know to take care and administer shots and medicine when necessary and am competent enough to diagnose.
- I know how to both hand-milk and machine-milk along with the necessary sanitation and cleaning practices. I've observed the well-being of livestock and am able to identify physical and behavioral abnormalities while milking.
- Performed hoof trimming on livestock when needed and have kept detailed records or each animal to service again when due.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify areas needing repairs or improvements. I have been well trained in farm biosecurity and cleanliness.
- I have responsibly run a cheese room for a season and have put out delicious and safe products.
- I’ve been trusted with careful transfer of products on delivery; and subsequently the responsible handling of checks and payments.
Animal Care Technician
The Jackson Laboratory
Ellsworth, ME
04.2019 - 12.2020
- I started last spring at The Jackson Laboratory as a trainee and after enduring a grueling three-month long training process, I was the first trainee in the new Ellsworth establishment to be promoted to an Animal Care Tech 1 position
- Over a six month period I completed a mandatory Laboratory Animal Science class and further extensive training
- I hit my milestones quickly and was again very soon promoted to an Animal Care Tech 2 position
- My responsibilities include: directly taking care of the mice; weekly changing of pens and performing technical animal husbandry; preparing the mice to ship to customers all over the world
- Collected samples such as bloodwork or fecal matter for laboratory analysis when necessary. The health and safety of the mice is our top priority
- In depth, meticulous, and accurate work is paramount in the monitoring and caring of the Jax mice
- Observed animal behavior closely in order to identify any potential health issues or other problems requiring attention.
Produce Associate
Bud's Shop 'n Save
Pittsfield, ME
07.2016 - 04.2019
- In charge of the cut-fruit program: ensured fresh fruit was cut, packaged, labeled, and put on the shelf for sale every day
- Unloaded the truck and taking care of the freight daily
- Sorted through bad produce on a daily basis
- Kept the department clean and sanitary every day
Farm Hand
Borst Equestrian
Knoxville, TN
03.2015 - 05.2016
- Cared for and helped train horses on a daily basis.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
Education
Home School -
Home School
St. Albans, ME03.2015
Skills
- Administering medicine effectively
- Hand or machine milking
- Creamery operations
- Fencing and grounds upkeep
- Hoof trimming
- Animal husbandry
- Livestock management
- Customer service
- Equipment operations
- Supply purchasing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Office Administrator/Creamery Operative
The Milkhouse Farm and Creamery
07.2023 - 08.2024
Daily Milker – Cheesemaker – General Farmhand
Abraham's Goat Farm and Creamery
03.2021 - 05.2023
Animal Care Technician
The Jackson Laboratory
04.2019 - 12.2020
Produce Associate
Bud's Shop 'n Save
07.2016 - 04.2019
Farm Hand
Borst Equestrian
03.2015 - 05.2016
Home School -
Home School
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