Martin Thiessen
Dover,PA
Summary
Experienced CEO with a focus on agricultural innovation at Thiessen LLC, excelling in farm machinery operation and animal care. Known for enhancing crop yields and livestock well-being through strategic equipment management and team leadership.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO/Owner/Operator
Thiessen LLC
Dover, PA
03.2023 - 12.2025
- Managed daily operations of the poultry farm including feeding, egg collection, cleaning and maintenance.
- Implemented biosecurity protocols at the farm level to prevent disease spread among birds.
- Developed and implemented strategies to ensure the efficient use of resources in poultry farming.
- Recorded data on flock performance such as mortality rates, egg production numbers and feed consumption levels.
- Repaired equipment used for housing birds or collecting eggs when necessary.
- Identified areas where improvements could be made in order to reduce costs or improve productivity.
Herd Manager
Agrar Retzin
Klein Gottschow, Germany
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed daily herd health monitoring and care routines for livestock.
- Coordinated breeding programs to enhance herd genetics and productivity.
- Collaborated with veterinarians for regular health check-ups and vaccinations.
- Maintained records of herd performance, health issues, and breeding outcomes.
- Supervised employees in the daily care of animals including feeding and milking operations.
- Managed inventory of feed, supplies, medications, and other resources.
CEO/Owner/Operator
Thiessen and son Barlt
Barlt, Germany
07.2007 - 12.2021
- Managed daily farm operations, ensuring optimal crop production and livestock care.
- Executed regular field inspections to detect pest infestations and diseases threatening crops.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for seeds, fertilizers, and essential equipment.
- Coordinated breeding programs to enhance herd genetics and overall productivity.
- Collaborated with veterinarians for timely health check-ups and vaccinations.
- Documented herd performance, health issues, and breeding outcomes meticulously.
- Maintained healthy dairy herds by addressing health, environmental, and nutritional needs of livestock.
- Oversaw inventory management of feed, supplies, medications, and other resources.
- CDL Experience in Germany
Education
Apprenticeship - Agriculture
Landwirtschaftschule Rendsburg
Rendsburg, Germany06-2007
Skills
- Animal care and management
- Agricultural practices
- Large machinery operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Hoof trimming techniques
- Crop management strategies
- Welding skills
- Egg production processes
- Dairy management
Languages
English
Professional
German
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
CEO/Owner/Operator
Thiessen LLC
03.2023 - 12.2025
Herd Manager
Agrar Retzin
01.2022 - 11.2022
CEO/Owner/Operator
Thiessen and son Barlt
07.2007 - 12.2021
Apprenticeship - Agriculture
Landwirtschaftschule Rendsburg