Alice Da Costa
Nana Glen,NSW
Summary
Driven by results, I leveraged my adaptability and hand-eye coordination at Smart Berry to enhance operational efficiency and fruit quality, achieving 100% culled fruit standards. My teamwork and problem-solving skills contributed to surpassing productivity targets, demonstrating my commitment to excellence and reliability in high-volume agricultural environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Fruit Picker
Bucca, Black Berry Farm
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained safe work environment with standards of food and human safety regulated by Health Department.
- Loaded and unloaded fruit boxes with care to maintain quality and condition.
- Provided feedback to management to improve operations.
- Collaborated with fruit pickers to maximize team productivity and achieve deadlines.
- Harvested high volumes of ripe, quality fruits from fields and orchards.
- Operated machinery and equipment safely and responsibly, minimizing risk.
- Packed 100% culled fruit to provide freshness and top quality products.
- Selected fruit to be harvested by studying size, shape, and color.
- Utilized appropriate tools to pick and trim fruits to quality standards.
- Recorded picking and packing dates on goods to determine expiry periods.
- Picked and arranged fruit following specified instructions.
- Removed and discarded damaged fruits to improve harvest quality.
- Labeled outgoing shipment with proper information for prompt delivery.
- Quality-assured picked fruits to meet company and industry standards.
- Evaluate harvesting conditions and identify obstacles.
- Harvested fruits and vegetables and prepared for sale or shipping.
Grapes Picker and Maintenance
Treviso Mildura
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Maintained safe work environment with standards of food and human safety regulated by Health Department.
- Harvested high volumes of ripe, quality fruits from fields and orchards.
- Packed 100% culled fruit to provide freshness and top quality products.
- Selected fruit to be harvested by studying size, shape, and color.
Fruit Picker
Smart Berry
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Maintained safe work environment with standards of food and human safety regulated by Health Department.
- Provided feedback to management to improve operations.
- Recorded picking and packing dates on goods to determine expiry periods.
- Packed 100% culled fruit to provide freshness and top quality products.
- Loaded and unloaded fruit boxes with care to maintain quality and condition.
- Picked and arranged fruit following specified instructions.
- Quality-assured picked fruits to meet company and industry standards.
- Selected fruit to be harvested by studying size, shape, and color.
- Harvested high volumes of ripe, quality fruits from fields and orchards.
- Collaborated with fruit pickers to maximize team productivity and achieve deadlines.
- Removed and discarded damaged fruits to improve harvest quality.
- Labeled outgoing shipment with proper information for prompt delivery.
- Inspected trees and plants, identifying signs of disease and pests for prompt attention.
- Operated machinery and equipment safely and responsibly, minimizing risk.
- Utilized appropriate tools to pick and trim fruits to quality standards.
- Communicated with coworkers and management to report challenges.
- Fed animals two times per day by providing fresh straw and hay.
- Operated farming equipment to move goods safely from fields to collection points.
- Managed wide variety of plants, from seedlings to mature specimens, keeping soils and planting beds healthy and conducive for growth.
- Mulched and composted soil to appropriately vary soil conditions depending on specific plant needs.
- Assembled and maintained greenhouses and other structures to assist with business operations.
Fresh Meat Seller
Personal Business Management Group
05.2017 - 06.2023
- Responded to customers' complaints regarding service and product quality to solve issues.
- Packed, labeled, and shipped products to customers, providing accurate delivery timelines.
- Provided customers with information on shipment amounts and cost of products through email or online support chat.
- Used well- established online selling techniques and procedures to market products on Type sites.
- Operated cash register to process payments and provided receipts to establish proof of transaction.
- Met or exceeded sales targets and quotas to contribute to overall sales goals and revenue of company.
- Upsold additional services and products to maximize sales opportunities.
- Developed and implemented customer service policies and procedures to apply best practices and establish quality standards.
- Trained and supervised team to use proper sales techniques, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase awareness and achieve sales goals.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers and vendors to establish rapport and build trust.
- Registered customer information on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Monitored service after sale and implemented quick and effective problem resolutions.
- Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
- Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
- Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
- Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
- Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
- Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
Education
Graduated - Economics Management
University National of Timor Leste
Dili (UNTL)11.2017
Graduated - Economic
Senior High School
Suai Timor Leste 11.2010
Graduated - Economic
Junior High School
Laleia Timor Leste08.2007
Graduated - Economic
Elementary School
Laleia Timor Leste 09.2004
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Weather Tolerance
- Nutrition knowledge
- Clear Communication
- Animal Transport
- Operational Recordkeeping
- Crop Progress Monitoring
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Farm safety
- Seed planting
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Cultivator and Tiller Operation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Performance monitoring
- Problem-solving abilities
- Analytical Skills
- Flexible Schedule
- Active Listening
- Harvesting condition expertise
- Analytical Thinking
- Facilities Maintenance
- Pest Control
- Plant care and maintenance
- Management Support
- Excellent Communication
- Reliability
- Effective Communication
- GPS Navigation
- Crop Harvesting
- Problem-Solving
- Progress Monitoring
- Agriculture equipment operation
- Pest Management
- Time management abilities
- Hand harvesting
- Professionalism
- Equipment management
- Customer Support
- Customer Assistance
- Self Motivation
Timeline
Fruit Picker
Bucca, Black Berry Farm
04.2024 - 08.2024
Grapes Picker and Maintenance
Treviso Mildura
11.2023 - 04.2024
Fruit Picker
Smart Berry
09.2023 - 11.2023
Fresh Meat Seller
Personal Business Management Group
05.2017 - 06.2023
Graduated - Economics Management
University National of Timor Leste
Graduated - Economic
Senior High School
Graduated - Economic
Junior High School
Graduated - Economic
Elementary School
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