Katie Grott
Philip,SD
Summary
Dedicated Station Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in operational management, staff training, and safety protocol implementation. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to enhance team performance. Committed to driving operational excellence and achieving business goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Station Manager
South Dakota State University Cottonwood Field Station
Philip, SD
06.2019 - Current
- Caring for livestock, focusing on husbandry, nutrition, and veterinary needs.
- Coordinating and facilitating research projects.
- Managing daily operations of field station activities, inventory control, equipment, and facility maintenance and repair.
- Responsible for budget management and resource allocation.
- Implementing station policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Operating equipment while caring for livestock, performing maintenance, and repairs.
- Providing training for students and faculty on equipment operation and facility upkeep.
Farm Manager
University of Illinois Poultry Unit
Urbana, IL
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Hiring, training, and scheduling of animal care personnel.
- Facilitated and coordinated research and educational activities.
- Maintained fiscal responsibility and developed budgets.
- Assured quality animal care by implementing IACUC and AACUP-approved procedures.
Culture Consultant
Chris's Vet Service
West Lafayette, IN
07.2014 - 06.2019
- Plated milk samples in a semi-sterile environment from various farms, examining for disease.
- Weekly billing, accounting, and inventory control.
- Kept accurate records and labels for the culling of cows infected with mycoplasma.
Animal Caretaker
Christensen Farms
Paris, IL
10.2013 - 07.2014
- Collected and updated all department records.
- Performed herd management such as processing, vaccinating, farrowing, and medicating pigs.
- Maintained all bio-security standards and safety regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Agribusiness
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 08.2005 - 05.2010
Skills
- Staff training and development
- Staff supervision and scheduling
- Problem solving
- Budget creation and management
- Safety and compliance assurance
- Resource allocation
- Inventory control
- Detail-oriented
Special Skills And Training
- Beef Quality Assurance Certification
- Artificial Insemination Certificate
Timeline
Station Manager
South Dakota State University Cottonwood Field Station
06.2019 - Current
Farm Manager
University of Illinois Poultry Unit
01.2017 - 06.2019
Culture Consultant
Chris's Vet Service
07.2014 - 06.2019
Animal Caretaker
Christensen Farms
10.2013 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Animal Agribusiness
Purdue University
08.2005 - 05.2010