Colby Sorensen

28128 530th St., Walnut, IA 51577 ○ (712) 249-9836 ○ csorensen10@yahoo.com

PROFILE
 Balance an outgoing personality which
incorporates a strong work ethic to
complete work to the best possible quality.
 Talented speaker who can talk comfortably
in front of small or large groups.
 Very sociable, which allows me to work
well in team settings.
 Passionate about setting goals and
completing work efficiently at a high
standard.
 Athletic background possessing drive and
dedication to work.
 Conversational with the Spanish language.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business Anticipated Graduation May 2021

Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville, MO Major GPA: 3.0/4.0

 Coursework: Agricultural Business, Animal Science, Crop Production

 Computer Skills: Microsoft (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); Apple iOS

WORK EXPERIENCE
Farmhand | S.W.I.N.E Inc. | Atlantic, IA February 2016 – June 2017
 Motivated sow technician, with experience operating and performing tasks from the
care of livestock to simple maintenance of mowing and repairing hog pens.
 Raised up to 2,000 hogs per semi-load and provided them with food and water.
 Provided basic vaccinations and kept records to ensure the amount of shots given equaled how much
money was spent on the vaccine.
 Facilitated the distribution of livestock.
 Completed basic chores including mowing and helping with building a house.
 Enhanced knowledge of what the swine industry consists of.

Machinist | MAHLE Engine Components, USA | Atlantic, IA May 2018 – August 2018
 Operated two different press machines and formed many various sizes of ball bearings.
 Received training and was taught to run a machine which consisted of oiling single bearings as well
as forming them and moving them to the next section of the process.
 Worked with a group of 3 other machine operators to communicate and ensure quotas were being met
on orders.
 Quickly learned the process of what work it takes in a plant to produce quantity while striving to
provide the best quality possible.

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

 4-H- Multiple Officer Positions; President,  Football - 2 year letter winner
Treasurer, Vice President  Wrestling - 3 year letter winner, 2x Trojan
 FFA- Earned the State of Iowa Degree head winner, 4x Ironman
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
 Multiple years of collecting donations for  Packed meals for Meals For the Heartland
the local food pantry with FFA chapter