Korey Brown
Kennett,MO
Summary
Dedicated Beekeeper with solid record of maintaining bee colonies to produce honey and pollinate crops. Positive and upbeat team player with good communication, organizational and time management abilities. Adept at handling simultaneous tasks efficiently.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2001
2001
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Commercial Beekeeper
Delta Bee Company
Kennett, MT
09.2019 - 11.2025
- Managed hive inspections to assess colony health and productivity.
- Administered treatments for pests and diseases in bee populations.
- Collected honey from hives using extraction and filtration processes.
- Collaborated with team members to develop sustainable beekeeping practices.
- Removed harvested honeycombs to extract honey for bottling.
- Raised and replaced queen bees, divided colonies and replaced combs.
- Built woodenware such as frames and supers for use in beehives.
- Monitored bee colonies for signs of swarming behavior and split them accordingly.
- Prepared bees and equipment for pollination activities.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure hives were in good condition.
- Applied treatments against diseases or pests according to established protocols.
- Managed apiary sites by mowing grass, removing weeds, and controlling pests.
- Performed maintenance tasks such as painting boxes or replacing broken parts.
- Collected wax from hives to create candles or other products for sale.
- Wore clean, protective suit, gloves and veil to avoid stings while maintaining favorable conditions for bees.
- Checked for varroa mites using sticky boards or alcohol wash methods.
- Tracked detailed records of health, medication administration and honey production.
- Followed food safety guidelines when harvesting and processing honey to avoid impurities.
- Utilized smoke pot or carbolic acid soaked pad to relocate bees for inspection of hive and to harvest honeycombs.
- Dismantled superfluous queen bee cells to prevent division of colony by swarming.
- Mixed sugar syrup and pollen supplements to feed bees during winter months.
- Transported beehives between apiaries safely while ensuring minimal stress on bees.
- Replaced old frames with fresh ones in order to stimulate honey production.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
Construction Laborer
Exterior Plus
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Operated hand tools and power equipment safely on job sites.
- Assisted in framing, drywall installation, and exterior finishing tasks.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment throughout projects.
- Assisted skilled tradespeople with specialized tasks as needed.
- Operated a variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks such as sawing, drilling, hammering, and excavating.
- Carried tools and equipment between job sites as required.
- Performed general clean-up activities onsite including sweeping and disposing of debris.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials, tools, and machinery.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety regulations and guidelines.
- Set up ladders or temporary platforms used in construction projects.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Mixed cement with sand or water to create mortar for bricklaying applications.
- Repaired damaged structures such as walls or floors when needed.
- Unloaded trucks with supplies for construction projects.
- Assisted in the installation of doors, windows, drywall, roofing systems, and other structural components.
- Installed structures or fixtures using hand or power tools per plan drawings.
- Provided support to skilled tradespeople including carpenters, masons, plumbers, electricians.
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Built forms for pouring concrete foundations and slabs.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Used levels to ensure surfaces were even prior to completing tasks.
- Installed insulation into walls before applying drywall panels.
- Erected scaffolding according to job specifications.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on tools and equipment used onsite.
- Performed lock-out-tag-out procedures on equipment prior to service work to promote workplace safety.
- Completed carpentry work and installed crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
Education
GED
Blytheville , ARSkills
- Hive management
- Pest treatment
- Honey extraction
- Bottling and distribution of honey
- Hard worker
- Can show up and on time
- Can follow directions
Timeline
Commercial Beekeeper
Delta Bee Company
09.2019 - 11.2025
Construction Laborer
Exterior Plus
03.2017 - 03.2019
GED