Karen Anderson
Concordia,MO
Summary
Skilled in managing and caring for a variety of farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals with hands-on experience in monitoring animal health, administering medication, and maintaining cleanliness of animal habitats. Possess strong organizational skills to efficiently manage daily tasks and schedules. Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team, ensuring optimal productivity and improved animal welfare standards. Successfully implemented practices that increased the overall well-being of animals under care, leading to healthier livestock and enhanced operational efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dairy Farm Hand
Hemme Brothers
Sweet Springs, Missouri
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisted in daily milking operations to ensure cow comfort and milk quality.
- Maintained cleanliness of barns and milking equipment to promote animal health.
- Handled the movement of livestock to facilitate efficient farm operations.
- Operated farm machinery for feeding, milking, and cleaning tasks safely.
- Conducted health checks on animals to identify signs of illness or distress.
- Collaborated with team members to manage daily farm activities effectively.
- Assisted with milking cows, including checking and maintaining milking equipment.
- Assisted with feeding, tagging, and treating calves.
- Cleaned and maintained milking parlor areas daily.
- Operated farm machinery such as tractors, hay balers, manure spreaders.
- Mustered and drove livestock to milking sheds.
- Washed and cleaned cattle udders, milk parlors and tanks.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving injured or distressed animals.
- Maintained high standards of animal welfare when performing feeding and milking procedures.
- Handled calves in accordance with safety protocols established by the farm owner.
- Monitored herd health by observing cows for signs of illness or injury.
- Provided medical care to sick or injured animals under the direction of a veterinarian.
- Administered vaccines to cattle according to veterinary instructions.
Dairy Farm Hand
Freunds Dairy
Concordia, MO
01.2020 - 04.2023
Education
Health And Wellness
Wentworth Military Acadamy/Jr College
Lexington, MOSkills
- Milking operations
- Livestock management
- Equipment maintenance
- Animal health monitoring
- Machinery operation
- Team collaboration
- Calving assistance
- Milking proficiency
- Milking machines
- Troubleshooting skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Newborn calf care
- Basic veterinary skills
- Emergency response
Affiliations
- I raise orphan calves and take pride in raising Brahma chickens. I strive to utilize my knowledge and skills from work towards my everyday life
Timeline
Dairy Farm Hand
Hemme Brothers
05.2023 - 05.2025
Dairy Farm Hand
Freunds Dairy
01.2020 - 04.2023
Health And Wellness
Wentworth Military Acadamy/Jr College
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