Lillian Queckboerner
Platteville,WI
Summary
I am striving to get an internship that will help me make connections in the agriculture industry and help steer me towards my future career after college. I would like an internship in the Animal Nutrition industry, because I believe I would like to pursue a career as a nutritionist. I am a proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Calf Feeder
Enloe Family Farms
09.2024 - Current
- Optimized calf health by implementing proper feeding protocols and maintaining clean feeding equipment.
- Provided regular feedback to farm management regarding calf performance metrics, enabling informed decision-making processes about future herd improvements or adjustments required in current practices.
- Efficiently managed inventory levels for feed supplies, notifying supervisors well in advance when replenishments were required.
- Implemented biosecurity measures to minimize the risk of disease transmission among calves and other livestock populations on the farm.
- Ensured optimal growth rates for calves by accurately measuring and delivering appropriate feed quantities.
- Facilitated smooth weaning transitions for calves by gradually introducing solid feeds alongside milk replacers or whole milk.
- Enhanced calf comfort levels by regularly cleaning stalls or pens, providing fresh bedding materials as needed.
- Monitored calf behavior and health, identifying potential issues and proactively seeking support from experienced professionals when necessary.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
Childcare
01.2017 - Current
- I provide a safe environment for parents to leave their kids
- The kids range from a couple of months old to 12 years old.
Intern
Mark Seed and Feed
05.2024 - 08.2024
- My job included mixing seed, delivering seed to customers and managing small garden plots of cover crop mixes
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of company events, resulting in increased employee engagement and satisfaction.
Stall Cleaner
Hollowell Farms
01.2019 - 08.2024
- I cleaned out stalls and watered horses four times a week
- I must keep being persistent and patient with the animals and keep up my work ethic and morale.
- Elevated facility aesthetics by maintaining a consistently clean and visually appealing environment for both animals and visitors.
- Supported animal caretakers by ensuring timely completion of daily stall cleaning tasks.
- Enhanced stall cleanliness by consistently removing waste and debris from animal enclosures.
- Ensured animal well-being through regular monitoring of living conditions during daily stall cleaning tasks.
- Received consistent positive feedback from supervisors for reliability, punctuality, and quality workmanship in stall cleaning tasks.
Pet Department Head
Blain’s Farm and Fleet
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and recognition of accomplishments among employees.
- Maintained organized inventory with accurate records through proper ordering, tracking and auditing procedures.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through proactive problem-solving measures and excellent communication strategies with clients.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Practiced time management between breaking down the pet department freight and making sure shelves were replenished daily.
- Understand planograms and following them and completing them by due dates
Agriculture Department Retail Employee
Blain’s Farm and Fleet
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Assisted with visual merchandising projects to create an engaging shopping experience for customers.
- Assisted in seasonal floor resets, updating displays according to latest trends and guidelines.
- Participated in staff training programs to enhance product knowledge and improve customer service skills.
- Provided personalized recommendations based on customer preferences, leading to increased repeat business.
- Assisted customers in making informed purchasing decisions by offering knowledgeable advice on products.
- Collaborated with team members for efficient store operations and a welcoming shopping environment.
- Streamlined restocking process by organizing merchandise storage area more effectively.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Calf Feeder
Birchen’s Dairy Farm
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Optimized calf health by implementing proper feeding protocols and maintaining clean feeding equipment.
- Boosted overall farm efficiency through effective time management and adherence to daily schedules.
- Implemented biosecurity measures to minimize the risk of disease transmission among calves and other livestock populations on the farm.
- Facilitated smooth weaning transitions for calves by gradually introducing solid feeds alongside milk replacers or whole milk.
- Worked closely with other team members to coordinate calf movement activities, minimizing stress and ensuring a smooth integration process into new environments.
- Monitored calf behavior and health, identifying potential issues and proactively seeking support from experienced professionals when necessary.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Contributed to the development of comprehensive animal care programs, including vaccination schedules and disease prevention strategies.
Education
No Degree - Animal Science
University of Wisconsin, Platteville
Platteville, WI05.2026
Associate of Science -
Highland Community College
Freeport, IL05.2024
High School Diploma -
Milledgeville High School
Milledgeville, IL05.2022
Skills
- Team Communication
- Reliability
- Biosecurity Measures
- Physical Strength
- Calf Nutrition Knowledge
- Spanish communication (3 years)
- Problem-solving abilities
- Customer service
- Handling livestock
- Read a planogram
- Farm equipment operation
- Vaccination Administration
Activities
I attended a leadership camp at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore Maryland over the 2019 summer. I was nominated by my English teacher to attend the program. I have competed in soil judging and livestock judging competitions for FFA. I was also the chapter president for the Chadwick-Milledgeville FFA chapter my senior year. I was on the officer team for FFA For three years. I made honor roll in high school all four years and graduated ranked 4th in my class. I have also received my state and American FFA degrees.
References
- Justin Parks, 815-677-5233, jparks@dist399.net
- Steve Hollowell, 815-535-2713
- Jen Birchen, 815-541-9628
- Joel Musser, 815-541-2679
- Larry Mehringer, 815-235-4140 extension 201
- Shelley Turnbaugh, 815-235-4140 extension 200
- Mark Maidak, 815-718-0238
Timeline
Calf Feeder
Enloe Family Farms
09.2024 - Current
Intern
Mark Seed and Feed
05.2024 - 08.2024
Pet Department Head
Blain’s Farm and Fleet
07.2023 - 05.2024
Agriculture Department Retail Employee
Blain’s Farm and Fleet
01.2021 - 05.2024
Calf Feeder
Birchen’s Dairy Farm
01.2020 - 05.2021
Stall Cleaner
Hollowell Farms
01.2019 - 08.2024
Childcare
01.2017 - Current
No Degree - Animal Science
University of Wisconsin, Platteville
Associate of Science -
Highland Community College
High School Diploma -
Milledgeville High School
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