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Kelby Sudbeck

Ord

Summary

Detail-oriented expert with several years dedicated to optimizing feedlot operations. Proven expertise in aligning team performance with cattle performance targets and strategic business objectives. Focused on nurturing talent and supporting employees in achieving their highest potential, both professionally and personally. Decisive leader with good planning and organizational skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Feedlot Manager

Triple T Farms
Ord
02.2020 - Current
  • Negotiated finished cattle sales through discussions with cattle owners and the evaluation of incremental costs of gain.
  • Communicated routinely with cattle owners, providing feedback on cattle purchases, cattle performance, and market dynamics.
  • Oversaw feed and pharmaceutical inventories through accurate projection of requirements, costs, and vendor supplies.
  • Conducted research projects aimed at improving the profitability of the operation.
  • Led weekly meetings with staff to set goals and share constructive feedback on improvement initiatives.

Feed and Farm Manager

Sunderman Feedlot
Norfolk
02.2016 - 08.2018
  • Managed team of up to 25 individuals in daily farm and feedlot operations.
  • Projected cattle breakevens, feedlot cost of gain, and cattle marketing dates for all cattle on an individual pen basis, following a discussion of marketing goals with cattle ownership.
  • Implemented cattle health protocols and feeding programs for all cattle, based upon an assessment of cattle type and seasonal risk potential.
  • Coordinated all the tillage, planting, irrigation, silage, grain harvest, and manure application, along with all associated record keeping.

Assistant Feedlot Manager

Hi - Gain Feedlot
Farnam
12.2014 - 02.2016
  • Led a team of up to 20 individuals in the daily feeding, animal health, and facility maintenance operations of the custom cattle feeding operation.
  • Established systems to accelerate cattle health assessment processes, targeting improvements in health results and budget efficiency.
  • Coordinated and supported facility maintenance crew in pen cleaning and reconstruction, repair, and general upkeep of feed mill and animal handling facilities.

Education

Master of Science - Animal Science

University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska, NE
12-2014

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska, NE
12-2012

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Problem solving
  • Data analysis
  • Decision-making
  • Team leadership
  • Customer relationship management
  • Feedlot operations
  • Cost analysis
  • Research skills
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)

Certification

  • Beef Quality Assurance

Accomplishments

  • Nebraska LEAD Class 42 Graduate
  • BeefXchange 2025 Attendee

Timeline

Feedlot Manager

Triple T Farms
02.2020 - Current

Feed and Farm Manager

Sunderman Feedlot
02.2016 - 08.2018

Assistant Feedlot Manager

Hi - Gain Feedlot
12.2014 - 02.2016

Master of Science - Animal Science

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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