Rachel Brown

Sustainability Coordinator at Michigan Milk Producers Association
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Lansing, Michigan, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • American Sign Language Limited working proficiency
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Credentials

  • CPR and AED certified
    American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
    May, 2015
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Michigan Milk Producers Association
    • United States
    • Dairy Product Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sustainability Coordinator
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      I work directly with member farms on sustainability initiatives by assisting with project enrollment and providing education on sustainable practices. As a member of the sustainability integration team, I also conduct and develop sustainability surveys, and perform FARM Environmental Stewardship evaluations.

    • Member Representaive
      • Aug 2020 - Present

      As a member representative, I work with local dairy farms on maintaining Grade A compliance, troubleshooting quality issues, and other membership responsibilities. It is important to have open communication with members, and be able to accurately and clearly explain milk quality results, co-op ongoings, and the PMO. In addition to this, I conduct sustainability surveys all over Michigan and I am actively involved with the Sustainability Integration Team.

  • Michigan State University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Undergraduate Research Assistant
      • Sep 2018 - Aug 2020

      Under the guidance of the principal investigators, Dr. Tasia Taxis and Dr. Catherine Ernst, I was responsible for developing educational resources and professional videos to be used to enhance undergraduate learning of animal genetics. This required collaborating with team members to organize and execute a set of resources that would effectively communicate our knowledge of animal genetics. My other primary responsibility was proficiently using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Kaltura, iMovie, D2L and MediaSpace to edit and record videos. Show less

    • Undergraduate Research Assistant
      • Apr 2017 - Jan 2019

      Our research was through the MSU reproductive sciences department and specifically focuses on the development of oocyte follicles in fetal bovine ovaries. My role in the laboratory was assisting the principal investigator, Dr. Ming Yang, with collecting, sectioning and examining fetal bovine ovaries. I also performed a variety of staining and preservation techniques, maintained a clean and often sterile environment, and prepared accurate laboratory records.

  • Eastside Animal Hospital East Lansing
    • United States
    • Veterinary Services
    • Veterinary Assistant
      • Apr 2019 - May 2020

      I interacted daily with clients and patients by scheduling appointments, taking vital signs and preparing medication. This practice allowed me to gain experience handling and caring for exotic small mammals such as guinea pigs, rats, sugar gliders, etc. I interacted daily with clients and patients by scheduling appointments, taking vital signs and preparing medication. This practice allowed me to gain experience handling and caring for exotic small mammals such as guinea pigs, rats, sugar gliders, etc.

  • BLUE WING CONSULTING, LLC
    • United States
    • Summer Intern
      • May 2019 - Aug 2019

      The bulk of my responsibility was to act as a liaison between farmers and EGLE to ensure farms maintained manure management and runoff standards. I evaluated management technique and collected facility data, including soil samples, for over 50 beef, dairy, and swine farms. This internship expanded my writing skills by preparing ground water permits, facility maps, and Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMPs) for clients. The bulk of my responsibility was to act as a liaison between farmers and EGLE to ensure farms maintained manure management and runoff standards. I evaluated management technique and collected facility data, including soil samples, for over 50 beef, dairy, and swine farms. This internship expanded my writing skills by preparing ground water permits, facility maps, and Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMPs) for clients.

Education

  • Michigan State University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Animal Science
    2016 - 2020

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