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Lyndsey Oetjen

@lyndseyoetjen

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Data Manager translating livestock data into decisions and measurable herd gains.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role that lets me turn complex data into practical decisions, improve processes, and keep learning—where teamwork and safety matter and my drive for efficiency can make an immediate impact.

I’m a self-starter who maintains and manages cattle data systems, including herd inventory, breeding records, health treatments, and production metrics for over 700 animals. I interpret and present data to upper management to support herd-related decisionmaking, analyze performance to spot trends and inefficiencies, and generate regular reports on herd health, growth rates, reproduction, and profitability.

I also ensure data integrity by troubleshooting discrepancies, implementing and improving data collection processes, and integrating technologies like RFID tags, sensors, and herd management software. Beyond data work, I bring operational leadership from supervising facility operations (including enforcing safety standards with a team of 12) and business ownership—founding and managing a direct-to-consumer beef tallow brand with responsibility for production, sourcing, branding, e-commerce sales, inventory, and order fulfillment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Angus Cattle Data Manager

Current

Freds Smith Company Ranch

Oct 2025 - Present (8 months)

Maintained and managed cattle data systems for 700+ animals, ensuring accurate, timely data entry across livestock management platforms. Interpreted and presented herd performance to upper management, analyzed trends and inefficiencies, and improved data collection through RFID tags, sensors, and herd management software.

Cattle Herd Management Data Management Breeding Records Herd Health Reporting Data Analysis Compliance Monitoring

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Owner, Beef Tallow Brand

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Ironbelle Co

Aug 2025 - Present (10 months)

Founded and managed a direct-to-consumer beef tallow brand, overseeing production, sourcing, and day-to-day operations. Led branding, marketing, and e-commerce sales while managing inventory, suppliers, and order fulfillment, using customer feedback and sales data to improve products and performance.

Direct to Consumer Brand Management Digital Marketing Inventory Management Supplier Management order fulfillment Customer Feedback Analysis Content Creation

Facility Supervisor

North Carolina State University Wellness and Recreation

Aug 2023 - Oct 2025 (2 years 2 months)

Supervised facility operations and staff during assigned shifts, overseeing a team of 12 and enforcing policies and safety standards. Responded to incidents and completed reports, assisted patrons with concerns, and conducted cleanliness and equipment safety checks while supporting scheduling programs and events.