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Mike Darrah

Three Rivers,MI

Summary

Forward-thinking, with proven history of leadership, planning and problem solving. Adept collaboration with fellow managers to accomplish demanding objectives, motivate staff and organize resources. Systematic understanding of maintaining coverage for all operational needs.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

H&H Feed & Grain
09.2022 - Current
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
  • Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.
  • Implemented new procedures or systems to improve efficiency within the organization.
  • Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
  • Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
  • Maintained high-quality healthy sow herd and identified and responded to health, environmental and nutritional requirements of sows, gilts and piglets.
  • Kept accurate records of animals and handled feeding, birthing and vaccinations.
  • Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.

Barn Manager

Barton Farms
08.2016 - 09.2022
  • Updated records with data about animal growth, feeding patterns, costs and behaviors.
  • Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
  • Watered and fed livestock and cleaned pens and enclosures to maintain farm animal health.
  • Patrolled holding habitats to monitor animal safety and make timely repairs to equipment, gates and pens.
  • Assisted with breeding and farrowing of the sows on site.
  • Ensured that all barn personnel followed safety protocols when working with swine.

Farrowing Manager

Iowa Select Farms
10.2014 - 08.2016
  • Managed and scheduled the farrowing process for all sows, ensuring that each sow was given proper attention and care.
  • Monitored the health of newborn piglets, providing medical treatment when necessary.
  • Maintained accurate records of farrowing, including dates, number of litters born, and any special circumstances.
  • Provided training to new staff members on proper farrowing techniques and protocols.
  • Performed daily inspections of farrowing crates to ensure cleanliness and safety standards were met.
  • Developed strategies to improve efficiency in the farrowing area while maintaining a high level of animal welfare.
  • Ensured compliance with federal regulations related to housing requirements for pregnant sows and newborn piglets.
  • Conducted weekly reviews of production data to identify areas of improvement within the farrowing department.
  • Organized regular meetings with staff members to review performance metrics and discuss potential changes in processes or protocols.

Sales Associate

GNC Live Well
02.2013 - 10.2014
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Assisted customers with product selection.
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
  • Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
  • Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.

Stocker Associate

Hy-Vee Grocery Store
05.2012 - 10.2014
  • Received and unpacked merchandise from vendors.
  • Inspected and stocked shelves with products.
  • Organized backroom storage areas to ensure efficient product retrieval.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records in the store database system.
  • Verified shipments against invoices for accuracy.
  • Assisted customers in locating products on store shelves.
  • Ensured proper stock rotation by following established procedures.
  • Monitored expiration dates of perishable items and discarded expired items accordingly.

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Team Building
  • Employee Development
  • Problem Resolution
  • Customer Service
  • Product and Service Knowledge
  • Task Delegation
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Operations Management
  • Schedule Oversight
  • Staff Management

Timeline

Assistant Manager

H&H Feed & Grain
09.2022 - Current

Barn Manager

Barton Farms
08.2016 - 09.2022

Farrowing Manager

Iowa Select Farms
10.2014 - 08.2016

Sales Associate

GNC Live Well
02.2013 - 10.2014

Stocker Associate

Hy-Vee Grocery Store
05.2012 - 10.2014

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