EDUCATION
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences
Bachelor of Science
May 2009
Animal Science, Dairy Production
EXPERIENCE
Andrew Boss Laboratory/Meat Science Laboratory
St. Paul, MN
Supervisor
June 2013 - Present
. Oversee all laboratory activity
. Train staff in animal handling, slaughter, carcass fabrication,
processing, sanitation, regulatory compliance, marketing, and
University policy.
. Assure that all regulatory, HACCP, SSOP, SOP, and GMP requirements
are complied with
. Establish schedules to coincide with research projects and teaching
demands
. Manage internal and external sales
. Recruit new partnerships outside of the University
. Purchase animals, meat products, and equipment as needed
. Negotiate sales and distribution of meat products
. Development of novel markets and commodity outlets
. Management and development of on-site retail salesroom
Andrew Boss Laboratory/Meat Science Laboratory
St. Paul, MN
Lead Processing Technician
May 2009 -
June 2013
. All aspects of live animal harvest
. Manage fresh meat fabrication
. Manage processed meat production
. Assist with research projects
. Develop marketing strategies
. Oversee retail sales
. Research work with the Diabetes Research Institute
. Work with the University muscle biology department on cell
development research
. Teach meat cutting to new students
. Manage general sanitation
. Manage HACCP plans and other documentations
. Manage schedules for student employees
Andrew Boss Laboratory/Meat Science Laboratory
St. Paul, MN
Student Lab Technician
July 2006
- May 2009
. Assist with live animal harvest
. Assist with fresh meat fabrication
. Assist with processed meat production
. Assist with research projects
. Marketing strategies
. Retail sales