Thomas Breland
Leakesville,MS
Summary
Dynamic leader and communicator with a proven track record in management and sales, honed at Aviagen Inc. and Walt Massey. Excelled in brand representation and biosecurity management, leading teams to surpass goals. Achieved significant improvements in animal welfare and customer satisfaction, showcasing exceptional product knowledge and leadership abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Sales Consultant
Walt Massey Automotive
Lucedale, MS
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Provided product information, features, and benefits to customers.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding vehicle availability, specifications, financing terms.
- Followed up with customers to build long-term relationships and successful referrals.
GGP Poultry Specialist
Aviagen Inc.
Crossville, TN
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducted regular inspections of poultry farms to assess performance, identify issues and recommend solutions.
- Repaired equipment used for housing birds or collecting eggs when necessary.
- Demonstrated working techniques, practices, and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance.
- Monitored food and water intake for poultry species contained within multiple chicken houses.
- Maintained accurate records regarding breeding programs, vaccination schedules, medication applications.
- Recorded data on flock performance such as mortality rates, egg production numbers and feed consumption levels.
- Lead a team of over 70 employees across 7 different farm sites.
House Parent
The Baptist Children's Village
Wiggins , MS
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for children in need of care.
- Conducted regular rounds to keep residents and areas safe and secure.
- Chaperoned group-sponsored trips and social functions.
- Adhered to state regulations regarding the supervision of youth in residential facilities.
- Maintained accurate records of each child's progress, behavior and interactions with others.
Pedigree Farm Manager
Aviagen Inc.
Crossville, TN
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Coordinated the maintenance of farm equipment, machinery, buildings, fences, and other infrastructure.
- Complied with practices and principles of biosecurity to safeguard life and health of animals.
- Established safety procedures and took action to minimize safety incidents on farm.
Education
Agricultural Business Management -
Tennessee Tech Univeristy
Cookeville, TN12-2019
Skills
- Management
- Sales
- Communication
- Leadership
- Brand representation
- Product knowledge expertise
- Emergency response planning
- Pest control techniques
- Breeding program management
- Animal welfare practices
- Inventory control management
- Biosecurity management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Automotive Sales Consultant
Walt Massey Automotive
04.2024 - 10.2024
GGP Poultry Specialist
Aviagen Inc.
03.2023 - 03.2024
House Parent
The Baptist Children's Village
03.2021 - 10.2022
Pedigree Farm Manager
Aviagen Inc.
12.2019 - 03.2021
Agricultural Business Management -
Tennessee Tech Univeristy
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