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Sophie Kyllonen

Sleepy Eye,MN

Summary

  • Strong work ethic gained by 5 years of farm hand experience
  • Ability to adapt and effectively communicate with different systems and procedures on each farm site
  • Self-motivated, detail orientated, and hard-working with every job tasked
  • Hands-on experience in the cattle and swine industry

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Dairy Hand

Riverside Dairy
Sleepy Eye, MN
08.2021 - Current
  • Assist with milking 80 Holstein Dairy cows (Stanchion Parlor)
  • Adhered to proper milking procedures
  • Feed calves proper diets according to their age
  • Assisted in general cleaning maintenance

Dairy Hand

Roseview Dairy
Sleepy Eye, MN
09.2018 - Current
  • Milk 250 Holstein Dairy cows (Parallel Parlor)
  • Operate farm equipment (cleaning, feeding, bedding)
  • Adhere to safety and cleanliness procedures
  • Observe and assist with general cow health (cycling/ sickness/injury)
  • Feed and administer medications to calves

Internship

Schwartz Farms Inc.
Sleepy Eye, MN
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Working with swine from birth to finishing (basic nutrition, processing piglets, treatments)
  • Working with swine at various stages of ages (breeding, farrowing, and wean to finish)
  • Proper understanding the estrus cycle and heat detection
  • Ensuring proper biosecurity at each site
  • Proper documentation of various information

Dairy Hand

Olmar Farms
Sleepy Eye, MN
05.2020 - 12.2021
  • Assisted with milking 200 Registered Holsteins (Herringbone Parlor)
  • Adhered to proper milking procedures
  • Assisted in general cleaning maintenance

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science -

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
05.2026

High School Degree -

Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s Catholic High School
Sleepy Eye, MN
05.2022

Skills

  • Understanding of animal welfare
  • Recordkeeping
  • Vaccination Administration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Effective Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Reliability

Accomplishments

  • American FFA Degree (2024)
  • PQA & TQA Certified (2024)
  • 2023 State Runner-Up Dairy Production Placement
  • FFA Finalist for Star Farmer Award (2022)
  • Region VI Dairy Production Placement (2022-2023)

Timeline

Internship

Schwartz Farms Inc.
05.2024 - 08.2024

Dairy Hand

Riverside Dairy
08.2021 - Current

Dairy Hand

Olmar Farms
05.2020 - 12.2021

Dairy Hand

Roseview Dairy
09.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science -

South Dakota State University

High School Degree -

Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s Catholic High School

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