Experience

Michigan Milk Producers Association
• United States
• Dairy Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Member Service Representative

  • Aug 2020 - Present


Walmart Dairy

• Dairy Microbiology Laboratory Technician

  • Mar 2019 - Aug 2020

  - Utilization of aseptic technique to plate finished product dairy samples on petri film for bacterial analysis - Building knowledge and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and Safe Quality Food guidelines and regulations in the dairy industry - Demonstrating a high level of attention to detail by strictly following lab protocols to ensure safe quality dairy products are being produced daily - Dedicated to performing a high standard of verbal and written communication skills through daily reporting and data base entry of bacterial analysis results - Expanding knowledge in the Quality Assurance Department through cross-training in all quality labs - Proficient in Sample Manger LIMS™ and SAP software - Skilled in dairy sample testing with the Foss MilkoScan™ FT1, BacSomatic™ and Charm EZ system to measure milk components (butterfat, protein, lactose, lactic acid, freeze point depression, etc.), somatic cell counts, individual bacterial counts and β-Lactam antibiotic Show less



Grand Valley State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Biomedical Science Department - Plastination Lab Assistant

  • Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

  - Perform dissections of various species for use as study aids for Comparative Anatomy 302 students- Improve anatomical and physiological knowledge of different species- Enhance attention to detail skills and identification of anatomical structures through dissections- Learn about the laboratory process of plastinating specimens- Collaboration with other laboratory assistants

• Biology Department Researcher

  • Aug 2017 - Dec 2018

  - Assist in the investigation of the formation of the patagium of Sugar Gliders through genetic analysis and fetal development- Provide care for the Sugar Glider colony including, feeding, cleaning, and health examinations- Improvement in laboratory skills and data analysis- Learn how to develop scientific posters for research showcasing



La Porte County Purdue Extension

• 2018 Purdue Extension 4-H Youth Development Summer Intern

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  - Enriched children’s development through the LaPorte County 4-H program through involvement in planning and executing promotional and school events - Collaborated and reported to 4-H Youth Development Education staff - Developed and improved marketing and promotional skills through production of the “New to 4-H Program Guide” and SPARK Club program promotional brochures - Coordinated with coworkers on events leading up to county and state fair preparations - Assisted with livestock shows and 4-H project judging before and during county fair - Demonstrated customer service skills while managing the front desk and answering phone calls during regular office staff conference meetings - Enhanced organizational skills through regular filing and data input of 4-H project results for Indiana State Fair use Show less



MINICH DAIRY FARM

• United States
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dairy Calf Care Employee

  • May 2016 - Aug 2018

  - Communicate and record health records of 100+ calves from newborn to approximately 6 months of age - Administer vaccinations, maintain a clean environment and collaborate with coworkers to improve health protocols to prevent illness - Trained new Calf Care employees - Shadowed Bovine Veterinarian, Dr. Tom Troxel - Developed skills in ultrasound imaging and examinations - Learned how to conduct rectal palpation - Enhanced knowledge of ultrasound imaging techniques and detection of calf age and sex based on imaging Show less