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, SD05.2026
High School Degree -
Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s Catholic High School
Sleepy Eye, MN05.2022
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