Jolene Garnant
Eureka
Summary
Talented agricultural manager with proven expertise in operations oversight, team leadership. Experienced in coordinating activities at all levels to maximize profits and sustain business operations. Work directly with employees to improve strategies and optimize performance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Farm Manager
AVS Bio
Roanoke
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted manager with farm operations, including hatches, blood testing, environmental sampling, breeder houses, and depopulations to maintain efficiency.
- Supervised team in manager's absence.
- Assist manager with payroll.
- Prepared poultry houses for delivery of chicks.
- Training of direct reports.
- Writing yearly reviews, and giving the direct reports their reviews.
- Maintained up-to-date training records to support compliance and team development.
- Monitoring performance of direct reports.
- Created and managed schedules for team members to ensure optimal coverage and operational flow.
- Maintaining biosecurity.
- Responded to alarm calls promptly to ensure safety and security.
Poultry House Operator
AVS Bio
Roanoke
05.2003 - 10.2023
- Maintained biosecurity protocols and adhered to regulations to ensure flock health.
- Performed husbandry tasks for coop, lobby, and egg washing machine to support optimal production.
- Conducted husbandry practices for the coop, lobby, and egg washing machine to support animal care and operational efficiency.
- Monitored bird health to ensure overall well-being and early detection of issues.
- Executed weekly blood collection and environmental sampling to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Implemented biosecurity measures and adhered to established procedures to protect flock health.
Packing and Shipping
Charles River Laboratories
Roanoke
05.2001 - 05.2003
- Verified accuracy of customer order details before packing and shipping products.
- Initiated measures to reduce errors in packing and shipping process for improved accuracy rate.
- Candled, washed, graded, inspected, and packed eggs for customer orders, ensuring quality and accuracy in fulfillment.
Education
High School Graduate -
Eureka High School
Eureka, ILSkills
- Animal care
- Biosecurity management
- Team supervision
- Performance monitoring
Certification
Driver's License
Additional Information - Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Assistant Farm Manager
AVS Bio
10.2023 - Current
Poultry House Operator
AVS Bio
05.2003 - 10.2023
Packing and Shipping
Charles River Laboratories
05.2001 - 05.2003
High School Graduate -
Eureka High School