Stephanie J. Black
Center Point
Summary
The 'face' of the department and initial point of contact. Public service-motivated inspector with expertise in animal welfare (domestic and livestock). Daily commitment to a positive impact. Disease management and regulatory compliance. Adept at listening to and engaging with a wide range of individuals. Proficient task completion. Detail-oriented. Public speaking and meticulous report writing, contributing to effective animal health monitoring.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Industry Inspector (Field)
Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship
Cedar Rapids
06.2004 - Current
- Public Service, Relations and Communication
- Animal Welfare and Health Regulatory Official
- Monitoring of animals and all aspects of structures for compliance.
- Discuss best practices.
- Maintain and author confidential reports. Routine submissions.
- Disease Eradication Programs, First Responder.
- Maintain equipment, and routinely traverse geographic territory.
- Public speaking.
- Training/Cross Training.
- Coordinate with law enforcement, contested case hearings.
painter
05.1994 - 01.2002
- Self-employed
- All aspects of preparation.
- Residential and commercial brush and roller, interior/exterior applications of latex, oil, lacquers, sealers, and stains.
- Heat gun, light carpentry, woodworking, caulking, glazing, power, and hand tools. hand tools.
- Design.
- Clean-up.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Ecology
Iowa State University
Ames, IA12.2002
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Indian Hills Community College
05.1994
High School Diploma -
Ottumwa Senior High School
Ottumwa, IA05.1984
Skills
- Animal health monitoring
- Disease management
- Regulatory compliance
- Public speaking and report writing
- Quality assurance
- Equipment maintenance
- Hand tool operation
- Wood finishing
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Repairing wall surfaces
- Ceramic tile installation
- Grout finishing
- Deck construction
- Property maintenance
- Attention to detail
Affiliations
- Health & Lifestyle: Fitness, weight-lifting, running.
- Canoeing and snow shoeing.
- DIY Projects
Accomplishments
- Subject Matter Expert, Mortality Composting, 2022
- Benton County, Iowa Conservation Board, 2009-2014
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Animal Industry Inspector (Field)
Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship
06.2004 - Current
painter
05.1994 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Science - Animal Ecology
Iowa State University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Indian Hills Community College
High School Diploma -
Ottumwa Senior High School
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