Kalie Wellen
Albers,IL
Summary
Experienced with livestock management, breeding, and health monitoring. Utilizes pasture management techniques to ensure sustainable and productive farming practices. Knowledge of animal husbandry and efficient farm operations for optimal cattle care.
I am a results-driven professional with focus on delivering high-quality outcomes in leadership roles. Known for strategic planning and driving initiatives that align with organizational goals. Reliable team collaborator with commitment to adaptability and continuous improvement, showcasing skills in communication and problem-solving.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Grain Elevator Worker
ADM (Arthur Daniels Midland)
Hereford, TX
05.2026 - Current
- Work front and back scale
- Run different tests on the grain/ensure and keep quality
- Operated grain handling equipment to ensure efficient loading and unloading processes.
- Monitored grain quality and inventory levels, maintaining accurate records for reporting.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize risks during daily operations and training sessions.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, facilitating timely repairs and maintenance.
- Unload rail cars into bins
Cashier/Feed Department Manager
Buchheits
Murray, KY
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Operated cash register, processed transactions accurately, and handled refunds efficiently.
- Help customers load feed bags into their vehicles
- Manage Feed Department
- Stocked shelves and managed inventory levels to optimize product availability for customers.
- Maintained store cleanliness and organization to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Assisted in training new employees on operational procedures and equipment usage.
Animal Caretaker
The Maschhoffs
Carlyle, IL
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Work in breed to ween barns in the farrowing division
- Sleeve sows every 30 minutes and pull piglets
- Run and check the feed system twice daily
- Check water nipples twice daily
- Give Day 1 piglets their shots (Iron, Exceede, and Gentamicin)
- Process 3-day old piglets (cut tails, and castrate)
- Treat sows who had diarrhea, a fever, a small prolapse, or were lame
- Ween 21–25-day old piglets three times a week
- Move sows, and piglets when necessary
- Make general repairs to equipment and machinery when needed
Cow/Calf Manager
Poettker Farms LLC
Aviston, IL
12.2022 - 08.2025
- Supervised calf care practices to ensure optimal health and growth.
- Repair Fences, and perform upkeep with fences
- Developed feeding schedules to enhance nutrition and weight gain.
- Decide which cattle get sold and kept
- Monitored calf development, adjusting care protocols as needed for improvement.
- Coordinated vaccination programs to maintain herd health compliance.
- Streamlined record-keeping processes for efficient tracking of calf progress and performance data.
- Ensured timely weaning of calves by closely monitoring growth and development milestones.
Line Cook
Pete's Bar and Grill
Albers, IL
11.2020 - 08.2025
- Interact with/serve customers
- Manage kitchen employees/head-line cook
- Maintain cleanliness and order in kitchen
- Bartend
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Bachelor's of Animal Science - Animal science with a Food animal emphasis
Murray State University
Murray, KY12-2026
Associates of Science - undefined
Kaskaskia College
05-2025
High School Diploma -
Central Community High School
05-2024
Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Flexible and adaptable
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Calm under pressure
- Problem resolution
- Decision-making
- Organization and time management
Timeline
Grain Elevator Worker
ADM (Arthur Daniels Midland)
05.2026 - Current
Cashier/Feed Department Manager
Buchheits
08.2025 - Current
Animal Caretaker
The Maschhoffs
06.2025 - 08.2025
Cow/Calf Manager
Poettker Farms LLC
12.2022 - 08.2025
Line Cook
Pete's Bar and Grill
11.2020 - 08.2025
Associates of Science - undefined
Kaskaskia College
Bachelor's of Animal Science - Animal science with a Food animal emphasis
Murray State University
High School Diploma -
Central Community High School