Experience

Hy-Line North America L.L.C.

• United States
• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Breeder Specialist

  • Jun 2022 - Present

• Breeder Manager

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2022



Hill's Tree Farm

• Minburn, IA

• Laborer

  • Apr 2008 - Dec 2014

  • Mowing pastures and cutting brush to remove undesirable species and promote growth of desired vegetation • Applying chemical treatments to control the spread of undesired vegetation • Cutting logs and limbs with electric and gas powered chainsaws to establish a wood pile for use in the daily fires • Assist in planting, upkeep, and selling of Christmas trees to customers • Mowing pastures and cutting brush to remove undesirable species and promote growth of desired vegetation • Applying chemical treatments to control the spread of undesired vegetation • Cutting logs and limbs with electric and gas powered chainsaws to establish a wood pile for use in the daily fires • Assist in planting, upkeep, and selling of Christmas trees to customers



Iowa State University Athletic Traffic

• Ames, IA

• Traffic Attendant

  • Aug 2012 - Sep 2014

  • Directing heavy vehicle traffic through intersections for Iowa State basketball games to ensure public safety • Directing pedestrian traffic through intersections for Iowa State basketball games to ensure public safety • Patrolling parking lots during sporting events to deter theft and promote safety of patrons at the events • Directing heavy vehicle traffic through intersections for Iowa State basketball games to ensure public safety • Directing pedestrian traffic through intersections for Iowa State basketball games to ensure public safety • Patrolling parking lots during sporting events to deter theft and promote safety of patrons at the events



Story County Conservation Board

• Ames, IA

• Park Ranger Aide

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Patrolled parks and areas owned by the Story County Conservation Board to ensure compliance with park rules • Enforce park rules and laws set forth by the SCCB as well as the State of Iowa to ensure the safety of the individuals as well as the surrounding public in the area • Check fishing and boating licenses as well as bag and length limits of caught fish to certify legal catches • Mowed trails and park areas to promote public use of the area and increase aesthetic value of the areas • Trimmed tree limbs around the parks to facilitate ease of mowing and patron use of trails with chainsaws and pruning saws • Framed and poured a concrete trail in McFarland Park to improve the existing trail and further use of the trail by park patrons • Assisted in water safety measures during the Hy-Vee Triathlon at Hickory Grove Park • Removed and reset rope barriers in swim areas to ensure safety of athletes and public alike Show less



Polk County Conservation Board

• Granger, IA

• Forestry Laborer

  • May 2011 - Aug 2012

  • Chipped tree limbs to remove them from high traffic areas and create mulch for other projects around the county • Cutting and pruning trees to remove dead limbs as well as facilitate the ease of mowing around the trees and improve aesthetic value of the parks using chainsaws varying in length from a 20” bar up to a 44” bar • Applying chemical treatments on park areas to remove invasive species and control vegetation around landscaping features • Chipped tree limbs to remove them from high traffic areas and create mulch for other projects around the county • Cutting and pruning trees to remove dead limbs as well as facilitate the ease of mowing around the trees and improve aesthetic value of the parks using chainsaws varying in length from a 20” bar up to a 44” bar • Applying chemical treatments on park areas to remove invasive species and control vegetation around landscaping features



Farm Bureau

• West Des Moines, IA

• Grounds Crew Laborer

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  • Mowed lawns using walk behind mowers to maintain aesthetically pleasing grounds • Tilled, planted, and maintained flower beds to enhance the visual appeal of the building and surrounding areas • Trimmed trees using hand pruners and chain saws to remove dead limbs to facilitate healthy growth of the trees • Mowed lawns using walk behind mowers to maintain aesthetically pleasing grounds • Tilled, planted, and maintained flower beds to enhance the visual appeal of the building and surrounding areas • Trimmed trees using hand pruners and chain saws to remove dead limbs to facilitate healthy growth of the trees



Dallas County Conservation Board

• Earlham, IA

• Laborer

  • May 2009 - Aug 2009

  • Mowed trails through prairie to facilitate use by park patrons • Harvested seed from wild flower area to supply seed banks for restoration projects • Cleared brush along trails to facilitate use by park patrons • Mowed trails through prairie to facilitate use by park patrons • Harvested seed from wild flower area to supply seed banks for restoration projects • Cleared brush along trails to facilitate use by park patrons