Christopher E Sorenson
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
sorensonces@gmailcom
Education
Master Degree Dairy Science; South Dakota State University Dec '99; Major Dairy Science, Minor Microbiology and Economics; South Dakota State University
Work Experience
Sorenson Solutions, Handyman Services; (Nov 2019-Currrent) Provide maintenance, renovation or remodeling services. Review with clients what their objectives are, provide advice and guidance based on their request
Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition, Ruminant Account Manager; (Jan 2015-Nov 2019) Provide support of product portfolio to nutritionist and accounts they service. Primarily working with dairy and beef.
Vi-COR, Upper Midwest Account Manager; (Feb 2012 - Dec 2014 purchased by Arm & Hammer) Provide support and training to current accounts and develop new accounts. Work with all livestock species.
United Cooperative, Dairy Specialist: (Sept 2007 - Feb 2012) Work with area dairy producers giving nutritional recommendations for all age groups with emphasis on young calves and lactation, along with commodity marketing advice. Land O'Lakes Feed, Dairy Production Specialist: (Nov 2001-Sept 2007) with area dairy producers giving nutritional recommendations for all age group of animals. Graduate Research, SDSU Dairy Science: (Sept 1999-Dec 2001) Collect, sort, and enter data for a metabolic research trial conducted at South Dakota State University Dairy Research Farm. Analyze data and present results for publication and presentation. Articles in JDS.
Admission Ambassador, Admissions Office: (Sept 1999-May 2001) Give personal of the campus, answer questions, share personal experiences and explain benefits South Dakota State University for prospective students and parents. Union Manager, Department of Student Activities: (Feb 1999-May 1999) Ensure customer facility reservations are correct and experience is positive. Perform setups and resets. Provide support to the various workgroups. Provide building security and enforce policies and procedures.
Undergraduate Lab Assistant, SDSU Dairy Laboratory: (August 1995-May 1998) Assisted research project to determine Vitamin A effects on developing calf immune system. Responsibilities included collecting samples and data, enter and analyze data. Awards and Honors:
President Sioux Empire Pride Sports Association 2025-current
Vice President Sioux Empire Pride Sports Association 2023-2024
Sponsorship Director for Sioux Empire Pride Sports Association 2021-2023
Vi-COR Sales growth, 2012 increase 40%, 2013 increase 30%
Expedition to Excellence Award 2002, 2004, 2005;
Trail Blazer Award 2006
Dean's List: Spring 1995 and Fall 1995
FarmHouse Conclave Delegate Summer 1996
First Place Undergraduate Oral Presentation: 13th American Society of Animal Science American Dairy Science Association, Des Moines; Iowa
Outstanding Greek in Community and Campus 1999
Published Journal:
Sorenson, C.E., S.T. Franklin, D.C. Hammell and P. D. Evenson. 1997 Temperature and season effects on proportions of circulating mononuclear cells in Holstein calves from birth through 6 weeks.
J. Anim. Sci. 75 (Suppl. 1):89
Franklin, S. T., C. E. Sorenson and D. C. Hammell. 1998 Influence of vitamin A supplementation in in milk on growth, health, concentrations of vitamins in plasma, and immune parameters of calves. J. Dairy Sci. 81:2623-2632
RS Patton, CE Sorenson, AR Hippen. Journal of Dairy Sceince 2004 Effects of dietary glucogenic precursors and fat on feed intake and carbohydrate status of transition cows.
DC Socket, CE Sorenson, NK Betzold, JT Meronek, TJ Earleywine; Impact of three times vs twice a day milk replacer feeding on calf performance, likelihood to reach lactation and future milk production in a commercial dairy herd. abstract presented at 2011 ADSA ASAP
References:
Scoot Gottschalk, Past Supervisor at Land O Lakes Feeds 320-***-**** cell phone
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Joel Pankowski, Tech Support, co-worker at Arm & Hammer 315-***-**** cell phone
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Kevin Petterson, Client at QLF Feeds
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Mike Plucker, Client while at Sioux Nation Feeds
Recently started working at Prairie Livestock Supply 218-***-****