Upbeat individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. And over 6 years of experience in plant production and 5 years of experience in poultry production. Recognized for taking a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with a focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Hi, I’m
Zachary Longenecker
Newark,DE
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
University of Delaware
Farm Assistant
11.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Assist in daily health checks, ensuring proper feeding, housing, and medical attention to comply with IACUC an USDA policies.
- Collaborate with fellow team members to optimize work schedules and task delegation.
- Maintain plumbing, humidifiers, heaters and facilities.
- Operate skid steer and 90 HP tractor with loader bucket to clear out dirty litter.
- Debeak and vaccinate chicks for Marek's Disease and Avian Coccidiosis.
- Set and candle eggs for incubation.
- Prepare laboratory facilities for research.
Newark Natural Foods Co-Op
Grocery Lead
05.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Pleasantly greet customers with courteous service.
- Manage the inventory of frozen and refrigerated products by compiling two orders per week
- Assist customers find items quickly to bolster store satisfaction rates.
- Establish rapport with local farmers and businesses
- Ensured a well-stocked store by consistently replenishing shelves with fresh merchandise.
- Train new employees on store procedures, policies, and best practices, fostering a productive work environment for all team members and a better community.
Third Way Farm
Assistant Manager
01.2017 - 11.2018
Job overview
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Educated a team of two to six people to inoculate and sow cover crop seed, prepare raised beds, apply soil amendments, plant out transplants, lay drip irrigation, harvest and carry out post-harvest operations.
- Operated a 50 HP tractor to mow, spread mushroom soil and rototill.
- Constructed 2 x 100ft caterpillar greenhouse tunnel kits.
- Organized the microgreen sowings, maintenance and harvest.
- Cared for 400 pasture-raised Red Sex Link chickens, 12 sheep and 20 pigs. Including pasture moves 3-4 times per week depending on the ground conditions.
Education
Towson UniversityTowson, MD
Bachelor of Arts from Business Administration
05.2014
University Overview
Skills
- Customer Service-Oriented
- Written and oral communication
- Organic farming
- Poultry Production
- Produce Experience
- Agriculture
- Placing orders
- Health code standards
Willing To Relocate
Willing To Relocate
- New York, NY
- Newark, NJ
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
Promoted from Grocery Associate to Grocery Lead in August 2023.
2022 Farm Credit AgBiz Master's Graduate
Timeline
Grocery Lead
Newark Natural Foods Co-Op
05.2019 - Current
Farm Assistant
University of Delaware
11.2018 - Current
Assistant Manager
Third Way Farm
01.2017 - 11.2018
Towson University
Bachelor of Arts from Business Administration
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