Andrew Mendes
Agricultural Commodity Grader at USDA-Agricultural Marketing Service- Claim this Profile
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Bob Wren
I have had the pleasure of being Andy’s direct supervisor for the past year. He's articulate, self motivated and trustworthy. He also has high expectations of himself and of those who work with him, while at the same time being willing to accept people as they are with unconditional positive regard. Andy Mendes is also a hard worker and critical thinker. He has good decision making processes and is able to draw from the experiences and expertise of those around him when confronted with issues that he knows little about. In closing, I believe that Andy Mendes would be an asset to any organization that he may interested in communicating with. Best Regards Bob Wren Fleet Operations Supervisor AAA Southern New England
Bob Wren
I have had the pleasure of being Andy’s direct supervisor for the past year. He's articulate, self motivated and trustworthy. He also has high expectations of himself and of those who work with him, while at the same time being willing to accept people as they are with unconditional positive regard. Andy Mendes is also a hard worker and critical thinker. He has good decision making processes and is able to draw from the experiences and expertise of those around him when confronted with issues that he knows little about. In closing, I believe that Andy Mendes would be an asset to any organization that he may interested in communicating with. Best Regards Bob Wren Fleet Operations Supervisor AAA Southern New England
Bob Wren
I have had the pleasure of being Andy’s direct supervisor for the past year. He's articulate, self motivated and trustworthy. He also has high expectations of himself and of those who work with him, while at the same time being willing to accept people as they are with unconditional positive regard. Andy Mendes is also a hard worker and critical thinker. He has good decision making processes and is able to draw from the experiences and expertise of those around him when confronted with issues that he knows little about. In closing, I believe that Andy Mendes would be an asset to any organization that he may interested in communicating with. Best Regards Bob Wren Fleet Operations Supervisor AAA Southern New England
Bob Wren
I have had the pleasure of being Andy’s direct supervisor for the past year. He's articulate, self motivated and trustworthy. He also has high expectations of himself and of those who work with him, while at the same time being willing to accept people as they are with unconditional positive regard. Andy Mendes is also a hard worker and critical thinker. He has good decision making processes and is able to draw from the experiences and expertise of those around him when confronted with issues that he knows little about. In closing, I believe that Andy Mendes would be an asset to any organization that he may interested in communicating with. Best Regards Bob Wren Fleet Operations Supervisor AAA Southern New England
Credentials
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Navigating New Professional and Social Norms When Offices Reopen
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Strategic Planning Foundations
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Audit and Due Diligence Foundations
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How to Work Smarter, Not Harder: Save Time and Money and Increase Productivity
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Become a Six Sigma Yellow Belt
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Becoming a Six Sigma Black Belt
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Becoming a Six Sigma Green Belt
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Lean Six Sigma: Define and Measure Tools
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Project Management Foundations
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Six Sigma Foundations
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Operational Excellence Foundations
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Fighting Gender Bias at Work
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Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action (Blinkist Summary)
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Experience
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USDA-Agricultural Marketing Service
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United States
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Government Administration
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300 - 400 Employee
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Agricultural Commodity Grader
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Jun 2019 - Present
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Jennie-O Turkey Store
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United States
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Food Production
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500 - 600 Employee
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Quality Assurance Team Lead
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Sep 2018 - Jun 2019
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GENEX
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United States
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Farming
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200 - 300 Employee
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Breeding Program Specialist
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Sep 2013 - May 2017
Artificial insemination, record keeping, coordination of ovsynch programs, semen inventory Artificial insemination, record keeping, coordination of ovsynch programs, semen inventory
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Primary Technician
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Mar 2013 - Sep 2013
Breeding cattle, keeping records, and monitoring inventory Breeding cattle, keeping records, and monitoring inventory
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Sub Foremen
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Nov 2002 - Jun 2013
1.Responsible for care and maintenance of 25 cow Dairy Herd and experience with other livestock2.Milked two times per day3.Aid in calving and medical attention4.Responsible for staff safety 1.Responsible for care and maintenance of 25 cow Dairy Herd and experience with other livestock2.Milked two times per day3.Aid in calving and medical attention4.Responsible for staff safety
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Herdsman
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Feb 2012 - Mar 2013
Treat, milk, and breed cows, manage 6 full time employees, record keeping on PC Dart, breeding wheel, and paperwork. Treat, milk, and breed cows, manage 6 full time employees, record keeping on PC Dart, breeding wheel, and paperwork.
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AAA Northeast
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United States
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Consumer Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Fleet Operations Battery Tech
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Jan 2011 - Feb 2012
I serviced our members by doing Jump Starts, Battery Installs, Airing Up & Changing Flat tires, Delivering Gas, and Lockouts. I serviced our members by doing Jump Starts, Battery Installs, Airing Up & Changing Flat tires, Delivering Gas, and Lockouts.
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Seasonal Farm Worker
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Jul 2010 - Dec 2010
• Responsible for seasonal calving requirements• Responsible for milking 500 head two times per day• Aiding in calving and in medical attention • Responsible for seasonal calving requirements• Responsible for milking 500 head two times per day• Aiding in calving and in medical attention
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Farm Hand
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May 2006 - Jul 2006
• Routine care and maintenance of a 100 cow dairy• Assisted when needed with research for Grad Students• Throughout Dairy Management courses we where constantly in the barn doing labs and research • Routine care and maintenance of a 100 cow dairy• Assisted when needed with research for Grad Students• Throughout Dairy Management courses we where constantly in the barn doing labs and research
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Vet Assistant
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Mar 2004 - Nov 2004
• Vet Assistant• Maintenance Man• Kennel Help • Vet Assistant• Maintenance Man• Kennel Help
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Pony Ride Staff (Seasonal)
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2003 - 2004
• Pony Ride Staff• Feed and care of ponies and horses • Pony Ride Staff• Feed and care of ponies and horses
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Education
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2015 - 2017
South Dakota State University
Master’s Degree, Dairy Science -
2005 - 2010
University of New Hampshire
Bachelor of Science, Dairy Management -
2001 - 2005
Bristol County Agricultural High School
High School Diploma, Large Animal Science
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