Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Leadership
Timeline
Generic

Rachel Blume

Reynolds

Summary

Graduated from high school with a Honors diploma, with a background in entrepreneurship, 4-H, and personal growth. Started my own livestock orientated business at the age of fourteen, breeding and raising show goats at the county and national level. Achieved multiple awards from the White Co. 4-H Goat Club, and took on multiple leadership roles. Actively mentoring and providing youth with the opportunity to care for and show goats. Completed multiple certification programs after high-shool, including Goat Farming, Caprine Artificial Insemination, and Emergency Medical Technician.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Technician

Animal Health International
06.2022 - Current


  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
  • Maximized pharmacy efficiency through effective communication with staff members and adherence to procedures.

Owner/Manager

WIPA Boer Goats
07.2018 - Current
  • Managed and performed day-to-day business operations such as herd health, nutrition, and continued education.
  • Managed/made decisions for future goals, which involved genetic decisions and customer demands.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Offered animals to superior families to show throughout the nation, promoting WIPA genetics and animal quality.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing.

Emergency Medical Technician Basic Student

Cass County EMS
10.2024 - 01.2025
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine level of care.
  • Communicated with patients and controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.

Certified Caprine Artificial Insemination

Bosque Valley Reproduction Services
04.2024 - 04.2024
  • Learned and achieved vaginal artificial insemination of open female goats.
  • Topics covered such as handling/preparing semen and managing female herd health for quality reproduction.

Vet Assistant Externship

Remington Veterinary Service
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Senior year of high school veterinary externship for Veterinary Assistant Class from Texas A&M
  • Supported veterinarian in performing surgeries by preparing instruments, monitoring anesthesia, and providing post-operative care for patients.
  • Collected/prepared patient excretions for urine and fecal tests
  • Restrained patients properly for blood draws and general examinations.

Family Cashier/Restaurant Worker

Homestead Buttery & Bakery
09.2020 - 05.2022


  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Prepared food and maintained a clean work environment.

Vet and Farm Assistant

Multiple Farms and Vet Clinics
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Assisted large animal veterinarian with embryo flush days, Laparoscopic Artificial Insemination (LAI) of sheep and goats and semen collection of rams
  • Assisted production swine operations with vaccinations, ear notching, docking tails, clipping teeth, moving/selling hogs, feeding, labor/delivery

Test Plot Seed Worker

Prairie Seeds
03.2020 - 06.2020
  • Sort and packaged seeds for test plots, logged data into Excel.

Field and Greenhouse Worker

Freedom Foods
02.2018 - 07.2018
  • Improved overall greenhouse efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workspaces.
  • Planted, cultivated and harvested various types of trees, shrubs, and plants.
  • Enhanced plant growth by implementing effective watering and fertilization techniques.
  • Strengthened team performance by collaborating on various greenhouse tasks.

Education

National Registered Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medicine

Cass County EMS
Logansport, IN
02-2025

Certificate - Goat Farming

Academy For Distance Learning
United Kingdom
05-2024

Certificate - Agriculture

Bosque Valley Reproduction Services
Hamilton, TX
04-2024

High School Diploma -

Vision Springs Private School
Wolcott, IN
05-2022

Skills

  • Determination
  • Self-motivated
  • Responsible
  • Service-oriented
  • Adaptable
  • Collaborative
  • Emotionally Intelligent
  • Discernment in High-Pressure Situations

Certification

  • Indiana Licensed Pharmacy Technician
  • Indiana EMT

Leadership

  • Mentor to 4-H local youth in White Co. 4-H Goat Club
  • President, 4-H White Co. Goat Club (2020, 2021)
  • Secretary, 4-H White Co. Goat Club (2019)
  • V. President, Princeton Cavaliers 4-H Club (2018)
  • Junior Leaders participant (2018)


Timeline

Emergency Medical Technician Basic Student

Cass County EMS
10.2024 - 01.2025

Certified Caprine Artificial Insemination

Bosque Valley Reproduction Services
04.2024 - 04.2024

Pharmacy Technician

Animal Health International
06.2022 - Current

Vet Assistant Externship

Remington Veterinary Service
08.2021 - 05.2022

Family Cashier/Restaurant Worker

Homestead Buttery & Bakery
09.2020 - 05.2022

Test Plot Seed Worker

Prairie Seeds
03.2020 - 06.2020

Vet and Farm Assistant

Multiple Farms and Vet Clinics
01.2019 - 01.2022

Owner/Manager

WIPA Boer Goats
07.2018 - Current

Field and Greenhouse Worker

Freedom Foods
02.2018 - 07.2018

National Registered Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medicine

Cass County EMS

Certificate - Goat Farming

Academy For Distance Learning

Certificate - Agriculture

Bosque Valley Reproduction Services

High School Diploma -

Vision Springs Private School
Rachel Blume