Manager State University

Education

Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Bachelor of Science: May 2016

Major: Agricultural Studies

Minor: Agronomy

Work Experience

Vinbana Dairy, Milker, Vinton, Iowa

Provide up-keep to the milk house and parlor July 2017- Present

Assist herd manager in treating dairy cattle

Practice excellent animal husbandry keeping cattle traffic constant during milking shift

Milk high-producing dairy cows using a clean and efficient milking procedure

Pladsen Family Farm, Assistant Farm Manager, Shellsburg, Iowa Feb.2017- Present

Manage cow-calf records using Microsoft Excel

Arrange inputs for all aspects of the growing season

Miscellaneous labor and computer tasks as needed

Utilize Iowa State University degree to make sound economic decisions for the farm

Landus Cooperative, Agronomy Sales Associate, Dike, Iowa May 2016-Feb. 2017

Completed on farm calls and cold calls

Became competent in areas of fertilizer, crop protection, seed and precision

Provided detailed recommendations and excel sheets for growers

Performed seasonal tasks such as crop scouting, hauling NH3 tanks and delivering products

AgSolver Inc, Precision Business Planning Specialist, Ames, Iowa May 2015-May 2016

Provided customer support to new and prospective customers

Tested new applications and provided feedback to product manager

Used proprietary software to help growers increase their Return On Investment

Collaborated product and project ideas with team members

Iowa State University Dairy Farm, Pusher, Ames, Iowa Aug. 2015- Jan. 2016

Safely operated farm’s skid loader machinery

Transported dairy cattle up to the parlor and holding pens

Practiced animal welfare and provided healthy living quarters for high-producing cows

Aided university vets in examining dairy cows

Activities

Agronomy Club, 2014- 2016

Hand Harvest Fundraiser 2014

Iowa State University Iowa Corn Association, 2014-2016

Social Committee Chair 2015

Beginning Farmers Network, 2013-2016

Conference Committee 2014, 2015

Fall Industry Tour 2014, 2015

Agricultural Business Club, 2012-2016

Banquet Committee Chair 2015

Fall Industry Tour 2012, 2014

Veishea Food Stand Committee Chair 2012

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