Mark Stork
Blooming Prairie
Summary
- Fast learner.
- I enjoy being challenged as long as I have clear direction and someone to seek guidance from until I have mastered the task.
- I am very independent, and enjoy working at my own pace.
- I believe there is always more than one way to do a job, and I look for ways to be the most efficient.
- I enjoy learning new things and meeting new people.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Elevator Operator
Matt Holland
New Richland
09.2022 - Current
- Oversee the management of all incoming and outgoing grain shipments.
- Conduct weight and moisture tests on incoming grain for proper bin allocation.
- Weigh outgoing grain loads, and record the driver of each load.
- Drying all grain while overseeing the above-mentioned items.
Farm Owner and Manager
Self Employed
Hayfield
04.2014 - Current
- Supervise daily farm operations to maintain animal health and welfare standards.
- Administer vaccinations to sick pigs, improving health and mortality.
- Document water and feed medications and injections to be in compliance with Pig Quality Assurance.
- Correspond with feed mills, veterinary clinics, diagnostic labs, and field supervisors to enhance pig health.
- Uphold accurate bookkeeping and accounting documentation for adherence to tax regulations.
Field Supervisor
Holden Farms
Northfield
04.2003 - 01.2021
- Supervised approximately 80,000 pigs across barns housing 4,000 to 8,000 pigs each.
- Diagnose pig health issues and, when necessary, submit tissue or blood samples to identify specific health challenges.
- Direct caretaker of pigs, ensuring thoroughness and accuracy of all paperwork.
- Coordinate with caretaker to ensure prompt delivery of medications and vaccinations.
Pig placement Flow
Holden Farms
Northfield
03.2009 - 12.2016
- Coordinated placement of baby pigs from sow farm to nursery and nursery to finisher.
- I communicated with the sow farm and gilt supervisors to maintain a consistent health status weekly.
- Completed flow sheets and monthly calendars to inform supervisors of barn marketing timelines.
- Scheduled meetings with supervisors to communicate space requirements and availability concerns.
- Being available on all holidays and vacations for any health concerns that could create biosecurity concerns. Making those appropriate changes, no matter the day or time of day.
Education
GED -
Prairie Central
Fairbury, ILSkills
- Grain management
- Record keeping
- Equipment maintenance
- Animal husbandry
- People skills
- Self-motivator
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Reliability and punctuality
- Guest accommodations
- Time management
Timeline
Elevator Operator
Matt Holland
09.2022 - Current
Farm Owner and Manager
Self Employed
04.2014 - Current
Pig placement Flow
Holden Farms
03.2009 - 12.2016
Field Supervisor
Holden Farms
04.2003 - 01.2021
GED -
Prairie Central