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Samantha Schon

Cortland,NY

Summary

Forward-thinking team leader skilled at overseeing complex operational functions others efficiently to meet goals. While bringing a solid understanding of the industry, excellent communication skills and proven background of matching employees with roles to deliver optimal results. Hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement through cutting costs and project management.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Dairy Management L.L.C.
08.2018 - Current
  • Oversee a team of twenty people by observing individual strengths and appropriately training for cross-functional positions.
  • Implemented cost-saving initiatives, reducing overall operational expenses without compromising workplace safety and employee satisfaction
  • Communicate effectively with graduate students, professors and other industry professionals for prospective research projects.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance of equipment and infrastructure elements
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly, promoting professional growth opportunities through coaching and CE.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations, including DEC/CAFO compliance, FARM and Department of Labor.

Dairy Farm Management Intern

MowAcres Farm II
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Worked collaboratively with all departments across a large progressive dairy farm in New York State
  • Observed owners and other managers to gain technical and common leadership skills required to own and operate a modern dairy facility.
  • Involved in updating of record keeping, protocols, and management techniques with the herd management team.

Education

MBA - Master of Agribusiness

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
05-2025

B.T. - Animal Science

State University of New York At Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY
08.2018

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Problem solving
  • Workforce Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Budget preparation and cost analysis
  • Planning and Implementation
  • Vendor relations
  • Purchasing and procurement

Projects

  • Heifer Rearing Evaluation- Identified the cost of daily heifer rearing cost and partial budgeted outsourcing heifer raising. This project saves approximately $2/day/head for 50 animals for four months per animal, at two different intervals per year.
  • Planning, Budgeting and Managing Various Projects-Including a renovation of two existing heifer facilities, daily maintenance and emergency repairs, purchasing new technology for increasing efficiencies in daily procedures and planning an installation of a new research data collection area for use by the University.
  • Redesigned system of employee recruitment and development.
  • Continue to improve systems of compliance streamlining the processes to a manageable and attainable level for employees.
  • Thesis work continues on budgeting of dairy industry trends including beef on dairy, risk management and dairy replacement costs.

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Operations Manager

Dairy Management L.L.C.
08.2018 - Current

Dairy Farm Management Intern

MowAcres Farm II
05.2018 - 08.2018

MBA - Master of Agribusiness

Kansas State University

B.T. - Animal Science

State University of New York At Cobleskill
Samantha Schon