Othaniel Banks
Lisco,NE
Summary
Hardworking agricultural enthusiast that is very self motivated and goal oriented. A individual who offers good work ethic, leadership, and willingness to learn. Experienced with customer relationship management ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention as well hard manual labor tasks that require skill to be accomplish. Seeking to transition my abilities into a new field to drive impactful results and foster new growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Herd Manager
SD Genetics
12.2021 - Current
- Managed 100 head of sows for a show pig operation focusing on selling high quality projects to 4-H and FFA youth.
- Planned, directed, delegated and performed daily chores for farm.
- Planned, directed, and performed breeding decisions using excel and other software to enhances the genetic quality of the livestock.
- Provided enhanced knowledge of livestock that is being sold.
- Established effective communication channels within the team to promote a clear understanding of responsibilities and expectations.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness in barns to prevent disease transmission.
- Performed daily/seasonal management of facility and livestock such as taking care of sale livestock, pressure washing, mowing, and standard upkeep.
- Answered customer questions and provided knowledgeable feedback and directed them towards the resources needed to accomplish set goals
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Developed new client relationships by actively engaging with potential customers and highlighting the benefits of our product offerings.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers at the farm and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
Farm Hand
J&S Brothers Farming
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals, and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
- Safely operated heavy machinery such as tractors, harvesters, and tillers to cultivate land for planting new crops.
- Maintained existing irrigation equipment, ensuring its proper function and longevity.
- Reduced calf mortality rates through attentive monitoring of calving season and prompt intervention when needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY05-2025
Associate of Science - General Agriculture
Casper College
Casper, WY05-2023
Skills
- Livestock management
- Time management
- Experience with Excel and Microsoft
- Customer service
- Excellent people skills
- Professionalism
- Relationship building
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Self motivation
- Goal setting
Timeline
Herd Manager
SD Genetics
12.2021 - Current
Farm Hand
J&S Brothers Farming
01.2017 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Wyoming
Associate of Science - General Agriculture
Casper College