Erin Edge
Summary of Experienced working with swine, cattle and exotic
qualificatio animals
ns Can keep detailed records/great attention to detail
Fast learner and will do whatever is asked of me
Able to lift 75+ lbs.
Hard worker
Can operate farm equipment
US citizen
Education
2010 Graduate, Associates in Applied Science Degree in
[ Agri-Business, Animal Science ]
Des Moines Area Community College
August 2006-Current Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa
[ Animal Ecology Pre-Vet Wildlife Option ]
Professional May 2011-Present ISU Vet School Research Diagnostic
experience Lab Ames, Iowa
Michelle Hemann - Supervisor [Animal Care Taker]
Collected blood from pigs of various weights
Worked in the lab processing, labeling, and storing the
samples
Disinfected stalls and equipment
Participated in necropsy and euthanasia tests
February 2010 - August 2010 The Dallas County DMACC
Farm Adel, Iowa
641-***-**** Wade Boehm - Supervisor [
Farm Hand ]
Work with hogs and cattle of all ages, gender, and
breed
Grind/Mix daily feed rations
Check for signs of irregularity (sickness, births,
deaths)
Perform routine vaccinations
Kept track of daily meat sales in a computer program
Hands-on experience with the reproduction/birthing
processes
Yard and facility maintenance
Recorded all daily activity
May 2009 - August 2009 Blank Park Zoo Des
Moines, Iowa
515-***-**** Jeff Dier - Supervisor [ Animal
Care Intern ]
Worked with giraffe, zebra, bongo, all cats, primates,
and birds
Prepared daily animal diets
Cleaned stalls, holding areas, and exhibit areas
Assisted in veterinary procedures (shots, checkups,
ect.)
Found and made new enrichment items for animals
Keep daily records of every species
August 2007 - Present Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon
Foundation
Des Moines, Iowa Robin Taylor 515-***-****
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People skills
Can work with very large amounts of people
Able to make quick decisions
Multi-tasking skills
Was put in leadership positions numerous times
Answer phones
Enter extreme amounts of data quickly into a computer
Escort people around grounds
Extracurricu
lar Des Moines Area Community College Ag-Business Club
activities January 2010 - August 2010
Team leader for meat sales and community involvement
committees
Learned to work with other people besides students
Competed and placed at state and national levels for
the PAS (Post-secondary Agriculture Students)
competitions
Iowa State University Crew (Rowing) Club 2006 -
Present
Time management
Teamwork skills
Dedication and hard worker
Leader of all the females on the team
Interests
and
activities 4-H (18+ years involved)
Worked with animals and their needs
Main work was with cattle (young and old) and swine
Had yearly records of specific projects
Community service projects (adopt-a-family, cleaning
cemeteries, food drives)
Club President, and treasurer (for 12 of those years)
Record Keeping Skills
Volunteer January 2009 - May 2009 Iowa DNR Boone Wildlife
Experiences Research Station
Boone, Iowa Jenni Dyar 515-***-****
Feed up to 11 trumpeter swans once a day
Check on their well-being
Pay attention to details when it comes to behavior
Check habitat for normality
*You may contact any of my former employers.