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Mihail Kennedy

Big Timber

Summary

Ranch and beef production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and regenerative approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production and agricultural strategies. Successful at anticipating needs and making adjustments to schedules, materials and workflow. Ready to bring expertise to company needing hands-on, knowledgeable and resourceful leader.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Ranch Production Manager

B Bar Ranch
01.2018 - Current
  • Pioneered pasture stitching and slaughter waste compost programs.
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints and ecological requirements.
  • Increased overall ranch productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and implementing effective solutions.
  • Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
  • Designed grazing program to finish cattle in an organic system as grass finished and high quality.
  • Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines to assure reliable quality product.

Stockman

B Bar Ranch
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Maintained equipment, infrastructure and ranch structures.
  • Designed and completed annual range and pasture monitoring programs.
  • Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep beef and cattle records current and accurate.
  • Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and marked aging items for use in processed meat products.
  • Designed and implemented regenerative grazing plan and managed all production and breeding herds.
  • Trained new hires on proper stock handling techniques, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.

Restoration Manager

Montana Audubon
07.2010 - 01.2014
  • Wrote grant applications to fund restoration projects.
  • Established strong relationships with neighbors and other conservation groups, fostering trust and confidence in our services.
  • Designed and implemented restoration plan to turn a historic gravel pit into quality wildlife habitat.
  • Provided educational opportunities to local schools and adult learning groups focused on ecology and systems thinking.
  • Coordinated with various subcontractors for seamless integration of their work into the overall project scope.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies

Montana State University - Billings
Billings, MT
12.2008

Skills

  • Strong leadership abilities
  • Operations Management
  • Team Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Holistic Management
  • Regenerative Grazing
  • Systems Thinking
  • Ecological Best Practices

Accomplishments

  • Built system for finishing cattle that ensured year round quality in our beef product.
  • Designed regenerative grazing plan and infrastructure for organic ranch.
  • Built commercial composting system, turning local butcher plant's slaughter waste into high value compost for sale and use on ranch.
  • Led strategic planning for ranch business transition.
  • Doubled beef sales within first year of management.

Timeline

Ranch Production Manager

B Bar Ranch
01.2018 - Current

Stockman

B Bar Ranch
01.2014 - 01.2018

Restoration Manager

Montana Audubon
07.2010 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies

Montana State University - Billings

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