**** ***** ******** ** ******* D. Ford *********@*****.***
Little Rock, AR, 72211 501-***-****
Objective: To apply technical and soft skills in a fulltime position
Education
Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana May 2012
Bachelor of Science in Animal Production GPA:2.82/4.00
University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, Wisconsin Summer 2010 and 2011
Midwest Poultry Consortium’s Center of Excellence Scholarship Program GPA: 3.75/4.00
Poultry Science Emphasis (18 Credits)
Study Abroad
Haiti and Dominican Republic- Animal and Plant Food Safety Service Learning Winter Break 2011
Guatemala and Honduras- Agricultural Studies Spring Break 2009
Certifications: National Restaurant Association ServSafe- Food Protection Manager Certification February 2014-February 2019
Professional Experience
Assistant Manager-Wendy’s Fourjay, Pine Bluff, AR October 2013-March 2014
• Manage 4-11 crew members on any giving shift in a fast paced environment
• Monitor and record daily labor and waste to keep track food and labor costs
• Provide excellent quick and efficient customer service to all guests
• Track cash flow by performing audits during close and counting down registers, making deposits and setting up safe
• Ensure crew members prepare food correctly and adhere to food safety policies
Processing Supervisor-Tyson Foods, Pine Bluff, AR June 2012-October 2013
• Completed 8 week poultry training program encompassing the holistic business structure of the company
• Supervised lines of 13 and 15 team members in the further processing and pack out departments
• Communicated with team members to resolve concerns and create an effective working environment
• Input data summarizes daily production into the company Daily Operating Report system
BTC Lab Intern-Maple Leaf Farms, Milford, IN July 2011-August 2011
• Toured the company to get a better understanding of how the company operates on a daily basis
• Compiled flock history data that would help identify any relationships between leg culls and bird age or flooring type
• Partnered with field service representatives as they monitored farm management practices and duck well being
• Attended Incubation seminar and workshop as well as necropsy training session
• Analyzed feed samples to ensure proper allotment of nutrients and to identify microbiological pathogens
Customer Service Experience
CCO Student Ambassador-Center for Career Opportunities Purdue University Fall 2009-Spring 2010
• Reviewed students’ resumes and provide critiques to enhance their effectiveness
• Explained and informed students of the services the CCO provides through professional presentations
• Presented to classes and school organizations averaging 24 students on writing a resume and operating CCO express
• Collaborated and cooperated with fellow ambassadors during weekly meetings to find solutions to various issues
• Promoted the CCO and its services by designing advertisements for events and performing outreach projects
Activities/Honors
• Marketing and Media Student Advisory Board
• International Poultry Expo 2010 and 2011
• Food, Environmental, Engineering & Life Sciences (FEELS) Program and NSF Grant
Language Skills: Intermediate Spanish, Intermediate American Sign Language, Beginner Chinese