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Rochester, Alberta

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780-***-****

acr165@r.postjobfree.com

Andrew VandenBerg BSC. AGR

Objective

To gain long term employment. Build on current knowledge and continue to learn new aspects of agriculture production. Bring new energy and focus to an established company.

Experience

April 2010-Present Champion Feed Services Ltd. Westlock, AB

Livestock/Forage Seed Sales Specialist

In charge of purchasing, negotiating pricing, and retailing forage, grass, corn, and turf seed while offering expertise and advice to customers. Annual sales averaging approximately $400,000.

Acting as a nutritionist, consultant, and salesman to producers around the Westlock area to provide the best available feeding program for optimal bovine performance.

September 2011-Present Champion Feed Services Ltd. Westlock, AB

Mill Production Assistant,

Record, enter and sequence feed orders to optimize production scheduling.

Maintain feed formulas in both inventory and feed formulation software. Produce and verify feed labels.

Source product, negotiate pricing and assist in the inventory control process.

Organize production and trucking schedules through means of e-mail, telephone and over the counter.

Communication with farms to ensure customers received product in a timely fashion.

Continue to balance and organize the sales of seed and livestock equipment while maintaining production of feed.

July 2009-April 2010 Nilsson Brothers, Czar Feedyards Ltd Czar, AB

Pen-checker

Processed, treated, and maintained large populations of cattle under strict regulations from supervisors, foremen, and veterinarians for efficient and humane means of cattle handling.

Recognized sick animals, determined probable diagnosis of illness, and looked for patterns and similarities between individual cases within a herd as well as with post mortem examinations.

Other notable positions:

Feedlot worker (Summer 2007 and Spring 2009) Cor Van Raay Farms, Iron Springs, AB

Ranch hand (Summer 2008) High Kelly Ranches, Logan Lake, BC

Education

September 2005-June 2009 University of Guelph Guelph, ON

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture.

Honors with a specialization in Animal Science courses pertaining to dairy and beef cattle.

Extra Curricular Activities and Interests

April 2010-Present

Run a small farm consisting of horses, donkeys, and custom grazing a large herd of cow and calf pairs in the summer and fall.

June 2010-August 2013

Member of “Dirty Dozen” softball team in Westlock, AB

September 2005- April 2008

Sports representative for my University class, ’09 Bison, communicating various sporting events to 100+ students via electronic means or in person

Worked as a liaison with staff and faculty to foster team spirit and coordinating team events

References

Darren Lidberg: Manager, Champion Feed Services Ltd, Westlock

Work Phone: 780-***-****

Trevor Yurchak: Neighbor and Friend

Phone: 780-***-****

Nicole Webb: Co-worker, Champion Feed Services Ltd, Westlock

Work Phone: 780-***-****

Dr. Stephanie VandenBerg, Sister and Mentor

Phone: 780-***-****

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