Kadence Ghanbari
Blacksburg
Summary
Professional, experienced, and ready to contribute in volunteer capacity. Skilled in team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving impactful results. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, ensuring reliable support and effective teamwork.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Virginia Tech Poultry Center
09.2025 - Current
- Fed and monitored daily health of laying hens to ensure optimal welfare and productivity.
- Collected, washed, and processed eggs following food safety and biosecurity protocols.
- Maintained clean housing environments and assisted with feed and water system upkeep.
- Recorded production data and identified changes in flock behavior or egg quality.
Farm Assistant
Kendra Ghanbari
01.2022 - 08.2025
- Provided daily care for a flock of sheep, ensuring consistent feeding, watering, and safe housing conditions.
- Monitored flock health and behavior to identify illness, injury, or signs of stress early.
- Assisted with routine care such as deworming, vaccinating, and moving sheep between pastures.
- Maintained clean barns and pastures to reduce disease risk and promote welfare.
- Recorded health observations and feeding details to support ongoing management decisions.
- Helped care for horses, chickens, and ducks through feeding, cleaning, and general husbandry.
- Collected and cleaned eggs for household use and small-scale sales.
- Operated farm tools and equipment safely while performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Demonstrated reliability, organization, and strong work ethic through consistent farm involvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal & Poultry Science
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Blacksburg VA05-2028
High School Diploma -
Sherando Highschool
Winchester VA05-2023
Skills
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Sheep handling and flock management
- Feeding and nutritional care
- Health observation and basic treatment assistance
- Parasite prevention and vaccination support
- Breeding and lamb care (if applicable)
- Record-keeping and animal identification
- Barn and pasture maintenance
- Biosecurity and animal welfare compliance
- Livestock behavior monitoring
- Reliable independent work and time management
Timeline
Volunteer
Virginia Tech Poultry Center
09.2025 - Current
Farm Assistant
Kendra Ghanbari
01.2022 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Animal & Poultry Science
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
High School Diploma -
Sherando Highschool