NEPHTALI Y. DE JESUS

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Somerset, New Jersey 08873

Phone : 252-***-****

E-mail : ads2fi@r.postjobfree.com

Animal Technician with hands-on experience as an animal caretaker and working knowledge of AALAS standards for maintaining a laboratory animal care facility. Previous management/supervisory and planning experience in large commercial swine farrow to wean operations and more complicated specialized farrow to finish Genetic Nucleus Operation. Handled responsibility of development and training of staff including Hiring and Termination. Worked in fast paced environment focused on team work and positive setting.

WORK EXPERIENCE

LABCORP Drug Development/Envigo CRS, April 2019 to Present

100 Mettlers Rd., Somerset, NJ 08873

Animal Study Technician

Maintains the highest standards of animal care and welfare.

Handle and restrains lab animals including dogs, mini pigs, Non-Human Primates, rabbits and rodents.

Administer and help in administering test items. Collects biological samples. Monitors food consumption (weighed or visually).

Performs daily viability and clinical observations.

Record and review data according Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Organize study and other non-related activities and data.

Perform daily husbandry and other vivarium operations activities

COSTCO Wholesale W01174, November 2017 to May 2019

100 Grand Ave. North Brunswick Township, NJ

Meat Cutter

Service Deli Clerk

CHOICE GENETICS, USA, October 2015 – May 2017

1415 28th St #400, West Des Moines, IA 50266

FARM MANAGER – Gateway Genetic Nucleus Farm, Sawyer, Kansas

In Charge of over-all farm production systems, facility improvement and maintenance

In charge of hiring, termination and staff development.

Coordinates daily activities to attain production targets

Ensure proper and accurate collection of genetic data for animal performance evaluation including supervision of feeding trials

SMITHFIELD FOODS, March 2012-December 2014

Smithfield Premium Genetics

385 US-158, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

FARM MANAGER, April 2013 – December 2014

Farm 60 Genetic Nucleus Farm (Smithfield Premium Genetics), Macon, NC

Coordinates with Operations Manager, Production Specialist and Technical group in improving overall farm performance including breeding performance and mortality rate.

Plans, develops and directs daily farm operation.

Identified staff development and training needs.

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, June 2012 – April 2013

Farm 35 (Murphy-Brown – North Division), Aulander, NC

Implemented changes and programs within company protocols and procedures and in coordination with the farm manager and production specialist to help improve breeding and overall farm performance.

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT TRAINEE, March –May 2012

Wilson Farm (Murphy Brown – North Division), Tarboro, NC

Learned MB protocols and procedures and finished certification on Farrowing and Breeding Departments.

HEAD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (Property Supervisor) Jan 2003 – Feb 2012

The Eli Building (Connecticut Properties LLC) New Haven, Connecticut

•In charge in preparing and maintaining 141-apartment building, preparation and implementation of maintenance schedules of building equipments including HVAC, and domestic water systems. Prepares schedules for other co-workers in keeping general integrity of the building.

PIGGERY FARM CONSULTANT, 2000-2002

JRE Farms, Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines (1200 Sow Level)

Princeton Farms, Mexico, Pampanga, Philippines (400 Sow Level)

MT Piggery Farms, Lubao, Pampanga, Philippines (500 Sow Level)

Choise Farms, Valenzuela, Metro Manila, Philippines (1200 Sow Level)-Reproduction Management

•Worked as overall farm management consultant with emphasis on swine nutrition and reproduction. Developed training programs for program management in each farm.

•Established nutrition management programs including feed formulations, feed production systems, feeding programs, inception of non-conventional feeding materials and performance evaluation including in-farm trials.

•Introduced novel technologies to conventional breeding farms. These included reproduction management focused on the gradual introduction of Artificial Insemination Technology including Boar/Gilt selection and management, Genetic Breeding Program, Staff training on Semen collection, preparation and storage, A.I. application techniques, performance trials and evaluation.

PROJECT CONSULTANT – HOG MARKETING, 1998-2000

PURINA Agribrands Philippines, Pulilan, Bulacan

•Provided guidance and technical assistance to marketing personnel in gaining experience on hog marketing systems,

•Helped Purina set-up a viable hog marketing program as assistance to PURINA feeders.

OWNER/OPERATIONS MANAGER, 1998-2002

San Miguel Genetics Technology Center, San Miguel, Bulacan, Philippines

•Promoted Artificial Insemination Technology and Genetic Breeding Program to backyard hog raisers and small to medium scale commercial hog farm operations.

•Performed Artificial Insemination servicing and field performance evaluation.

•Supervised laboratory procedures in preparing diluted/extended boar semen.

OWNER/MANAGER, 1991-2002

CNC FEEDS AND VETERINARY SUPPLY, San Miguel, Bulacan, Philippines

•Managed the promotion and distribution of multi branded animal feed products, veterinary pharmaceuticals and biological, and piggery/poultry farm equipments.

TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE, 1992-1993

SMITHKLINE BEECHAM Animal Health, Makati, Metro Manila

•In charged of technical promotion and SB Animal health products specifically biological (Respisure) in Central and Upper Bulacan Area. Covered part of Visayas and Mindanao for special assignments and for recruitment and sales skills training of representatives in the area.

•Developed client relations by analyzing territory information to help optimize business strategy and create annual business plan and goals.

•Prepared detailed reports on the opportunities to create new accounts. Provided effective analysis of clientele requirements and needs.

DALTON Marketing/METROVET Inc. (INTERVET VACCINES Phil. Distributor), Makati, Metro Manila 1987-1992

•In charged of promotion and sales of INTERVET swine and poultry biological and pharmaceuticals and other products distributed by Dalton/Metrovet.

•Developed strategies to increase market share in same-store sales of client products.

•Pursued new accounts through lead generation, cold calls and referrals.

•Built strong relationships with existing accounts, providing technical assistance and services to clients in Central and Northern Luzon

•Served as liaison between customers and management in order to relay customer issues to the correct department and track progress of resolution.

•Created sales plans to maximize revenues in certain territories and optimize opportunities with each region. Top sales performer for the company.

•Performed sales presentations to client management teams.

•Conducted seminars and facilitated lecture forums to livestock and poultry raisers.

CIBA-GEIGY Animal Health, Makati, Metro Manila 1986-1987

In charge of promotion and sales of Ciba Geigy Animal Health products and conducted field demonstration and experiments for product registration purposes.

EDUCATION

OUR PLANET MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE

16 John Street, New York, New York

Certificate on Business and Office Practices and Technologies (Microsoft Office)

COMPUTER PROFESSIONALS LEARNING CENTER

Bergen Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey

Certificate on MS OFFICE and A+

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES, Los Banos, Laguna

B.S. in Agriculture, Major in Animal Science

Recipient of the Institute of Animal Science Director’s Medal for Academic Excellence

Recipient of the UPLB College of Agriculture Alumni Association Leadership Award

Member of the Gamma Sigma Delta International Society of Agriculture

SPECIAL SKILLS

Computer experience with MS Word, Office, Access and Power Point.

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