Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Timeline

Nathan Swney

Smithton,TAS

Summary

Versatile and achievement-oriented professional with a robust background in farm management and transport, notably with Wells Wagons and New Zealand Bloodstock. Excelled in enhancing passenger safety and farm productivity through expert route planning and effective communication. Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills, achieving significant operational efficiencies.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Bus Driver

Wells Wagons
04.2023 - Current
  • Ensure safety of passengers by adhering to all applicable traffic laws and regulations.
  • Maintain daily logs of vehicle inspections, trips, hours worked and other pertinent information.
  • Inspect vehicles prior to each shift for mechanical defects or malfunctions.
  • Inspected vehicles prior to each shift for mechanical defects or malfunctions.
  • Unsealed rural roads, Highway and Township

Professional Flying Groom

New Zealand Bloodstock
1990 - Current
  • Create load plan
  • Supervise and implement load and unload of horses on various aircraft at multiple international airports
  • Oversee safety protocols are observed
  • Diagnose and treat any ailments to horses
  • Adapt to high paced,volatile enviroment
  • Solve behavioral issues as they occur
  • Comply with Customs,Immigration, & Bio-security requirements

Farm Manager

Self
04.2000 - 04.2023
  • Developed and implemented a crop rotation plan to optimize soil fertility and yield.
  • Coordinated the maintenance of farm equipment, machinery, buildings, fences, and other infrastructure.
  • Organized the purchase of supplies such as fertilizer, seed, feed, and other necessary items.
  • Monitored weather conditions to determine when to irrigate crops or apply pesticides.
  • Supervised planting, cultivating, harvesting, storage, and marketing activities for all crops.
  • Managed budgets and tracked expenses related to labor costs, production costs, fuel costs and more.
  • Hired seasonal workers and provided training on safety protocols and use of equipment.
  • Established quality control procedures for grading produce according to industry standards.
  • Maintained records on production output and crop yields in order to make future planning decisions.
  • Ensured compliance with federal regulations regarding food safety standards.
  • Collaborated with local agricultural organizations to stay informed on best practices in farming techniques.
  • Analyzed data from previous growing seasons in order to identify areas for improvement in current season's operations.
  • Worked closely with vendors in order to obtain competitive pricing on supplies needed for operation of the farm.
  • Inspected fields regularly to ensure proper fertilization levels are maintained.
  • Prepared reports detailing operational activities such as labor hours worked per task or acreage harvested each day.
  • Provided guidance to staff members on how best to handle difficult tasks or situations encountered during their daily duties.
  • Developed long-term strategies for increasing efficiency while reducing overhead costs associated with running the farm business.
  • Inspected equipment and facilities to recommend service or repairs.
  • Delegated tasks to seasonal workers and supervised completion of duties and responsibilities.
  • Monitored fields to drive proper irrigation, weed control and pest control.
  • Managed employees and subcontractors to meet or exceed cost, yield and quality goals.
  • Implemented action plans to meet farm-specific and company-set goals.
  • Applied knowledge of animal husbandry to meet livestock needs and minimize disease risk.
  • Established safety procedures and took action to minimize safety incidents on farm.
  • Complied with practices and principles of biosecurity to safeguard life and health of animals.
  • Collaborated with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports.
  • Planned harvest and planting schedules.
  • Worked with owner to determine farm needs.

Rural Fencing Contractor

Self
1990 - 2004
  • Assessed fencing needs of clients and provided recommendations on materials, designs, and installation methods.
  • Prepared cost estimates for projects based on labor, materials, and other costs.
  • Constructed gates to match existing fence styles or as requested by customers.
  • Removed old fencing prior to new installations.
  • Performed repairs on damaged fencing including patching holes, replacing broken pickets or panels, tightening loose wires and posts.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety guidelines when operating power tools and equipment.
  • Provided excellent customer service throughout the entire project process from initial consultation through completion.
  • Utilized hand tools such as post hole diggers, saws, drills and hammers during installation processes.
  • Cleaned up job sites upon completion of each project.

Commercial Horse Truck Driver

Majestic Horse Floats
1990 - 2018

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  • Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
  • Transported racehorses to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
  • Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
  • Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
  • Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
  • Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations including inclement weather conditions or traffic delays while remaining calm under pressure.
  • Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.

Drillers Off-sider

Boart Longyear
2013 - 2014
  • Assisted in the assembly, dismantling and servicing of drilling equipment.
  • Operated hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, drills and saws to complete tasks.
  • Maintained a safe workplace environment by adhering to safety regulations and procedures.
  • Monitored fluid levels in mud tanks during drilling operations.
  • Cleaned, lubricated, maintained and serviced all machinery used in drilling operations.
  • Provided support to driller personnel by performing manual labor tasks as required.
  • Transported heavy objects from one location to another using appropriate lifting techniques.
  • Conducted daily maintenance checks on machines such as pumps, compressors, engines.
  • Participated in regular toolbox talks about health and safety practices related to drilling activities.
  • Followed established policies and procedures while conducting assigned tasks safely and efficiently.
  • Enjoyed and thrived in Mining camp enviroment

Education

New Zealand School Certificate 'A' Pass 5 Subjects - English, Maths, Science, Physics, Chemistry

Matamata College
01-1985

Skills

  • Passenger Safety
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Passenger Assistance
  • Map Reading
  • Route Planning
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Farm Operations Management
  • Mechanical Maintenance
  • Safety Procedures
  • First Aid Training
  • Grounds Maintenance
  • Farm Equipment Maintenance
  • Livestock Husbandry
  • General Maintenance
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Effective Communication

Affiliations

  • Geo-Politics
  • Cooking
  • World Religions
  • Philosophy
  • Rugby Union
  • Physics

Timeline

Bus Driver - Wells Wagons
04.2023 - Current
Farm Manager - Self
04.2000 - 04.2023
Matamata College - New Zealand School Certificate 'A' Pass 5 Subjects, English, Maths, Science, Physics, Chemistry
Professional Flying Groom - New Zealand Bloodstock
1990 - Current
Rural Fencing Contractor - Self
1990 - 2004
Commercial Horse Truck Driver - Majestic Horse Floats
1990 - 2018
Drillers Off-sider - Boart Longyear
2013 - 2014
Nathan Swney