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Tanner Akers

Christiansburg,VA

Summary

Dedicated Farm Hand with experience assisting farmers with daily tasks. Highly skilled at maintaining and caring for the cattle on the farm based their weight and condition reading them for marketing. Experience working weekends and evenings outdoors in snow, rain, humidity, and other inclement weather conditions.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Farm Hand

Broken M Livestock
Elliston, VA
01.2013 - Current
  • Monitored health of livestock on a regular basis to identify any signs of illness or injury.
  • Performed routine inspections of pastures and fences to ensure they were safe and secure for animals.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by a veterinarian for sick or injured animals.
  • Developed strategies for marketing products from the farm such as beef or dairy products.
  • Gathered and documented information about stock growth, production activities and environmental readings to make accurate plans and operational decisions.
  • Organized transportation for livestock to markets or auction houses when necessary.
  • Analyzed market trends in order to make informed decisions about pricing of goods produced from the farm.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Kept all cattle sorted by weight range,sex and body conditions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Christiansburg High School
Christiansburg, VA
05-2015

Skills

  • Sorting grouping cattle
  • Able to communicate with farmers on when to market their livestock

Timeline

Farm Hand

Broken M Livestock
01.2013 - Current

High School Diploma -

Christiansburg High School
Tanner Akers