Thomas L. Williams

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Eolia, MO *****

Phone: 970-***-****

fycrmz@r.postjobfree.com

Education:

California State University, Fresno – Fall 1999 to May 2002

-B.S. in Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, California – Winter and Spring 1999

Merced Community College, Merced, California – Summer 1996 to Fall 1998

-A.A. in Animal Science

Work Experience:

September 2010 to June 2011

Abacus, St. Charles, MO

Contract Research Assistant

Responsibilities: Ordering of all basal feed and/or feed ingredients • Milling of all feed (mash and pellet) • Maintain accurate records • Grinding of grain products • Assist in planning phase of new research feed mill • Assist in nutrition research studies

January 2007 to August 2010

Merial Limited, Colbert, Georgia

Master Technologist II (May2007-August2010)

Master Technologist I (January2007-May2007)

Responsibilities: Maintain accurate records • Animal: feeding, cleaning and observations • Assist with or Perform: bleeding, vaccination and animal restraint • Oversee various small construction projects including preparing RFP’s • Oversee site appearance • Assist with training of other staff

March 2005 to November 2006

Colorado Quality Research, Wellington, Colorado

Feed Mill Manager (January2006-November2006)

Responsibilities: Produce feed for poultry (domestic and wild) and swine trials • Ordering of all basal feed and/or feed ingredients • Milling of all feed (mash and pellet) • Routine maintenance and repairs of mill equipment • Maintain accurate records • Grinding of grain products • Training of staff involved in feed production • Produce feed for GLP and GMO projects

Animal Research Technician (March2005-January2006)

Responsibilities: Primary responsibility to produce feed according to protocols• Maintaining facilities • Maintaining inventory • Collecting data • Caring for animals, and recognizing common diseases of poultry

August 2004 to March 2005

Mountain Constructors, Platteville, Colorado

Responsibilities: Operate heavy equipment (backhoe, loader, blade, water wagon, excavator, roller and compactor) for road and pipeline construction • Read blueprints • Check slope measurements

August 2003 to August 2004

City of Dixon Public Works Department, Dixon, California

Streets/Storm Drain, Parks & Recreation Team lead

Responsibilities: Installation and maintenance of irrigation systems • Landscape maintenance • Welding • Equipment operation • Construction safety • Asphalt and concrete work • Installing and repairing road signs • Maintaining storm drain lines and ponds • Supervision of co-workers and CDF hand crews

February 2002 to February 2003

Sygen International (formerly PIC), Berkeley, California

Work at the Turlock research facility as a Research Assistant looking for a more effective method of embryo transfer in the swine industry

Responsibilities: Surgery (preparation, surgical procedure, cleanup) • Animal care (pre-operative and post-operative) • Good Lab Practices • Data collection and analysis • Maintenance of laboratory equipment • Monthly reports • Billing • Member of Health and Safety Committee • Work as liaison between Sygen Int. and management and staff of the leased farm

September 2001 to May 2002

CSU Fresno Solution Center Project, Fresno, California

Team Leader for ImmTech Dairy Vaccine Trial (Digital Dermatitis)

Responsibilities: Schedule other team members’ work • Evaluate animals • Serology work • Data collection and organization • Presentations

June 1996 to September 2001

Mariposa County Public Works, Mariposa, California

Parks & Recreation, Facilities, Road Department

Responsibilities: Installation and maintenance of irrigation systems • Woodworking • Welding • Equipment operation • Construction safety • Asphalt work • Installing and repairing road signs • New road construction and repair of old roads • Painting of roadways • Supervision of hand crews

Honors, Awards:

1999 American FFA Degree

1998 Merced College Outstanding Animal Science Major

1996-1998 California State 4-H Diamond Star

Activities:

1999-Present American Shorthorn Association Member and Breeder

1999-2002 Pre-Vet Club, Fresno State Member, 2000 President

1988-1998 4-H Member and Leader

1992-1996 FFA Member and Officer

References:

Available upon request.

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