Business Operations, Young Farmer
South Royalton, Vermont, United States
Farmer & Business Operations @ Miracle Springs Farm Miracle Springs Farm is a goat dairy in New York's Hudson Valley, offering a variety of fresh and aged goat cheeses. I was brought on to apprentice in animal husbandry & dairy management, while also helping establish, streamline & scale daily business operations, weekly market logistics, etc. Broadly, my...
Farmer & Business Operations @ Miracle Springs Farm Miracle Springs Farm is a goat dairy in New York's Hudson Valley, offering a variety of fresh and aged goat cheeses. I was brought on to apprentice in animal husbandry & dairy management, while also helping establish, streamline & scale daily business operations, weekly market logistics, etc. Broadly, my work included:• Caring for a herd of 150+ Alpine dairy goats; helping manage cycle from kidding season through breeding season• Sharing twice-daily milking duties; delivering milk harvest to creamery twice-weekly; maintaining cleanliness in milking parlor & bulk tank storage room; receiving & transporting finished product from creamery to farm• Performing daily farm operations e.g. barn & tractor maintenance, fencing & infrastructure repairs, leading special projects, etc.• Packing orders, staffing farmers markets, managing inventory, brainstorming product & marketing ideas, etc. From February 2019 to October 2019 (9 months) Ancram, New YorkPeople Operations / Recruitment Manager @ Aaptiv First hire on the People Operations team. As the Recruitment Manager, I have: • Lead 500% headcount growth from less than 25 full-time employees to 115+ with minimal budget and lean team.• Created company marketing & communication materials (emails, descriptions, team templates, etc.)• Helped the organization earn listing in "Crain's 2018 Best Places to Work in NYC"• Instituted departmental equipment standards & ordering processes, recruitment/hiring/on-boarding procedures, an employee referral bonus program, a shared company intranet, an organized team Drive, automated document processing, organized team Drive, foundational policies, etc., all during rapid growth phases• Headed organizational & development efforts, office operations, negotiated vendor & service provider partnerships, coordinated office move to One World Trade Center. From April 2017 to October 2018 (1 year 7 months) Greater New York City AreaAssociate Recruiter @ Precision Systems Hired June 2014 as part of an Associate class starting September 2014.Executed and negotiated placement of Business Analysts, Quality Assurance Engineers, Project Managers, Database Architects, Infrastructure/System Engineers, and Network Administrators (Windows/UNIX/LINUX)This is where I first learned how to: • Analyze client requisitions and determine target candidate profiles • Identify and source qualified candidates, maintaining relationships with contacts along the way • Evaluate candidates through screening, assessment and comparison • Negotiate compensation for salaries and contracts • Reconcile client data with internal operating statistics From September 2014 to June 2015 (10 months) Basking Ridge, NJCapital Markets Intern @ StormHarbour Securities Sole summer-long intern for the Capital Markets group, aiding in all aspects of the business. • Supported the Capital Markets division on projects ranging from entertainment to international shipping• Participated in weekly pipeline meetings with associates and executives• Extensive market research and report compilation• Created transaction presentations for partners and prospective clients From June 2013 to August 2013 (3 months) New York, NYSales & Marketing Intern @ MKTG INC Responsibilities centered around both operational and project-specific support for the Sales & Marketing division as we worked to bring in new business and maintain active relationships. • Conducted market research for new client proposals across diverse industries• Participated in client conference calls, department meetings and new business pitches• Assisted coordination of executive meetings and launching of the firm’s social media campaign• Published article based upon event experience: http://www.adweek.com/agencyspy/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-summer-intern-mktg-incs-max-krauss-attends-a-nike-event/36627 From June 2012 to August 2012 (3 months) New York, NYSenior Recruiter - Financial Services @ Rockwood Search Associates Rockwood Search Associates is a boutique search firm identifying and placing professionals in Financial Services, Accounting/Finance, Marketing, Sales, and HR.As a senior member of the Financial Services Division, I executed and negotiated searches for clients in Private Equity, Investment and Commercial Banking, Hedge Funds, Management Consulting, Prime Brokerage, Fund Administration, Wealth Management, Public Accounting, and Sales & Trading. From June 2015 to April 2017 (1 year 11 months) New York, NYDemolition, Construction, and Labor @ Gaul Brothers Construction I have always enjoyed working with my hands and creating tangible results. After my freshman year of college I worked for a construction company that specialized in commercial food-service and hospitality spaces. Our projects ranged from initial demolition & clean-up to construction and installation of industrial kitchen infrastructure. From June 2011 to August 2011 (3 months) various locations in NJ, NY, CT
Miracle Springs Farm
Farmer & Business Operations
February 2019 to October 2019
Ancram, New York
Aaptiv
People Operations / Recruitment Manager
April 2017 to October 2018
Greater New York City Area
Precision Systems
Associate Recruiter
September 2014 to June 2015
Basking Ridge, NJ
StormHarbour Securities
Capital Markets Intern
June 2013 to August 2013
New York, NY
MKTG INC
Sales & Marketing Intern
June 2012 to August 2012
New York, NY
Rockwood Search Associates
Senior Recruiter - Financial Services
June 2015 to April 2017
New York, NY
Gaul Brothers Construction
Demolition, Construction, and Labor
June 2011 to August 2011
various locations in NJ, NY, CT
Miracle Springs Farm is a goat dairy in New York's Hudson Valley, offering a variety of fresh and aged goat cheeses. I was brought on to apprentice in animal husbandry & dairy management, while also helping establish, streamline & scale daily business operations, weekly market logistics, etc. Broadly, my work included:• Caring for a herd of 150+... Miracle Springs Farm is a goat dairy in New York's Hudson Valley, offering a variety of fresh and aged goat cheeses. I was brought on to apprentice in animal husbandry & dairy management, while also helping establish, streamline & scale daily business operations, weekly market logistics, etc. Broadly, my work included:• Caring for a herd of 150+ Alpine dairy goats; helping manage cycle from kidding season through breeding season• Sharing twice-daily milking duties; delivering milk harvest to creamery twice-weekly; maintaining cleanliness in milking parlor & bulk tank storage room; receiving & transporting finished product from creamery to farm• Performing daily farm operations e.g. barn & tractor maintenance, fencing & infrastructure repairs, leading special projects, etc.• Packing orders, staffing farmers markets, managing inventory, brainstorming product & marketing ideas, etc.
What company does Max Krauss work for?
Max Krauss works for Miracle Springs Farm
What is Max Krauss's role at Miracle Springs Farm?
Max Krauss is Farmer & Business Operations
What industry does Max Krauss work in?
Max Krauss works in the Food Production industry.
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Max Krauss's colleagues are Jeff Maxim, Mike Ciesielka, Michael Wei, David Cohen, Abhijit Pradhan, Tim Moore, Sydney Mann, Oleksandr P., Baldur Gudbjornsson, and Bingchen Hu
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