1. Experience
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection ▪ August 2015 – Present
Meat Safety Inspector ▪ Kewaskum, WI
Antemortem and postmortem inspection of livestock.
Routine sampling of meat products and water sources.
Verification of Food Safety Regulations, HACCP and SSOP.
Compiling and entering inspection data on PHIS.
TruGreen Lawn Care ▪ June 2014 – August 2015
Lawn Care Specialist ▪Madison, WI
Operated and maintained company vehicle.
Applied fertilizer and pesticides to lawns using PTO pumps and broadcast spreaders.
Aerated lawns using gas-powered equipment.
Wildwood Wildlife Park ▪ May 2013 – August 2013
Summer Intern ▪ Minocqua, WI
Performed animal care.
Maintained cleanliness of the park.
Provided public presentations on various animal species.
Pioneer Hi-bred International ▪ July 2005 – August 2012
Summer Field Technician ▪ Janesville, WI
Cross and self-pollination of corn.
Recorded corn research data.
Led pollinating crews.
Education
Pensacola Christian College ▪ Graduating Class of 2014 ▪ Pensacola, FL
Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology ▪ GPA: 3.25 of 4.0
Blackhawk Technical College ▪ Janesville, WI
Fire Protection Technician ▪ Some College Coursework Completed
Credits Earned: 37 Semester Hours ▪ GPA: 3.76 of 4.0
Certifications, Skills and Proficiencies
Hazmat Ops I & II; Fire Fighter I certification.
Wisconsin Hunter’s Education Instructor.
Pesticide Applicator certification.
Safety certifications in hunting, ATV, snowmobiling, and boating.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Skilled in automotive repairs and mechanics.
JOEL BURDICK
RESUME
860 WESLYN COURT, APARTMENT 8 ▪ WEST BEND, WI 53095
(608)359-4870 ▪ Jburd101@gmail.com
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Professional References
WDATCP Meat Safety Reference
Available Upon Request
Employment Center*
TruGreen Lawn Care
1-800-367-5690
Mr. Dustin McElreath
Pensacola Christian College
Interiors Supervisor
(850)418-3513
Mrs. Judy Domaszek
Wildwood Wildlife Park
Park Director and Manager
(715)358-7808
*Please contact applicant with any questions regarding this reference.
3. Personal References
Mr. Andrew Williams
International Trucks
Diesel Technician
(608)774-9564
Pastor Luke Love
First Baptist Church of West Bend, WI
Pastor
(940)882-9437
Retired Sergeant David Ritter
Dane County Sheriff’s Department
Shooting Range
(608)576-6803
Mr. Bob Weyh
Madison Police Department
Detective
(608)921-1230