Leisa Cleaver
Cattle Farmer
Petersburg,WV
Summary
Hardworking Farm Manager bringing 6+ years of experience in the field. Excellent relationship-building, multitasking and organizational skills. Proficient in maintaining land, equipment and facilities in good working order.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Farm Manager
Hill View Farm
Petersburg, WV
01.2015 - Current
- Used recognized breeding practices to stabilize and improve stock.
- Planned production and finances to maintain Hill View Farm budget.
- Developed advanced understanding of livestock farm operations, including purchasing needs and labor requirements.
- Assessed farm activities, including Grassland Protection to comply with government regulation
- Maintained and repaired various farming equipment, including tractor and hay baler.
- Inspected hay fields for crop condition and disease.
- Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as seed, farm machinery and livestock.
- Monitored animal health and welfare.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Assisted in birth of new livestock including pulling calves and assisting with lambing.
- Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors such as market and weather conditions.
- Worked on cultivation plans for crop production operations.
Stockroom Clerk
American Woodmark Co.
Moorefield, WV
06.1996 - 04.2012
- Prepared pallets for shipment or use by sales floor employees.
- Shelved new and returned inventory according to proper storage procedures.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Interpreted and followed verbal instructions and pull sheets.
- Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Completed cycle counts and full inventory audits.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Assisted customers with transporting large merchandise to waiting vehicles.
- Received incoming merchandise and stored in correct stock locations.
- Performed weekly inventory counts to verify stock levels.
- Maintained orderly stockroom for ease of retrieval.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Stocked shelves, racks, and cases with new or transferred merchandise.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in/first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Promoted warehouse safety by reporting or resolving safety hazards and observing OSHA guidelines.
Storekeeper
Virginia Power, West Virginia Energy Center
Mt. Storm, WV
07.1981 - 01.1996
- Operated forklifts and hand trucks to restock department supply locations.
- Documented shipping and receiving records to confirm receipt of orders.
- Arranged products on shelves and in cabinets to maximize space utilization by 50%.
- Tagged merchandise and neatly stocked on shelves and pallet racks.
- Maintained customer satisfaction while handling product returns quickly and professionally.
- Communicated with vendors to discuss order discrepancies, and returned damaged merchandise or incorrect orders.
- Received product shipments and organized in stockroom storage area.
- Monitored merchandise on shelves and in storage using inventory control system.
- Filled orders by gathering merchandise specified in requisitions.
- Stocked storerooms and adjusted minimum and maximum par levels in automated inventory system.
Education
No Degree - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Potomac State College
Keyser, WV 01.1981 - 05.1981
High School Diploma -
Petersburg High School
Petersburg, WV 09.1974 - 06.1980
Skills
Farm equipment operation
Animal Breeding
Crop Inspection
Supply ordering
Managing operations
Inventory management
Livestock management
Forklift safety
Troubleshooting skills
Coordinating maintenance
Member All State Basketball, Class President Junior and Senior Year, Student Council Officer
I was a starting player for the Petersburg Vikingettes from my freshman year through my senior year. I was selected to the All State Basketball team by girls basketball coaches within the conference. This was a great honor for me.
I also had the honor of serving my fellow classmates by being elected as their Class President for our junior and senior years of high school. I also served as an officer of the Student Council. I was very people oriented and outgoing.
Timeline
Farm Manager
Hill View Farm
01.2015 - Current
Stockroom Clerk
American Woodmark Co.
06.1996 - 04.2012
Storekeeper
Virginia Power, West Virginia Energy Center
07.1981 - 01.1996
No Degree - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Potomac State College
01.1981 - 05.1981
High School Diploma -
Petersburg High School
09.1974 - 06.1980