Amanda Ackroyd
Cressy,TAS
Summary
Reliable Agricultural Operations Professional experienced in machinery maintenance and livestock management. Achieved operational efficiency through effective time management across multiple farms and a commitment to safety standards. Focused on delivering value by adapting to various roles and collaborating effectively with team members.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
FARM WORKER
Robert and George Rigney
Cressy, TAS
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated across 4 farms in various roles throughout seasons, effectively managing time to meet daily priorities and ensuring a safe work environment.
- Executed weed spraying operations to control unwanted vegetation, enhancing land usability and maintaining clear fence lines.
- Operated JCB to load wagons and unload deliveries, facilitating efficient movement of materials across the farm.
- John Deere Tractor work- rolling turned soil, moving/ setting up hard hoses, two seasons feeding maze/silage and hay to calving cows, with silage wagon and mixer wagon. Two seasons of silage and maze harvesting operated hay rake/ chaser bin.
- Serviced buggy and 4x4 motorbikes, including inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks.
- Maintained/ blown out radiator and engines, oils checks and hydraulic fluid check, greased all equipment/ tractors JCB.
DAIRY FARM HAND
Jarrod King
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Moved cattle safely between paddocks, milking areas, and feeding zones to ensure smooth operations and animal welfare
- Moved cattle safely between paddocks, milking areas, and feeding zones
- Cleaned milking equipment, yards, and sheds to maintain hygiene standards
- Fed livestock and replenished water troughs according to daily schedules
- Cared for calves by providing proper nutrition and shelter.
- Managed daily feeding schedules for calves, ensuring timely colostrum delivery and effective bottle-feeding for healthy growth.
- Transitioned weaning calves from liquid milk to solid milk replacer and grain rations, promoting nutritional adaptation and development.
- Calf rearing.
kitchen hand
Sandhill Nursing Home
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Washed dishes in kitchen to maintain cleanliness and hygiene., moping floors,restocking trolleys, serving lunch and or tea to separate wings, filling out temperature charts/log books.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, maintained confidentiality, and respected their rights.
- Prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner service for nursing home residents
- Sanitized benches, equipment, and dining areas following food safety standards
- Washed dishes, utensils, and cookware during busy meal periods
Position Held: Day time Monday to Saturday supervisor, food prep, kitchen hand, cleaning, customer service, cash handling, stock rotation, pizza maker, pizza cook, pizza delivery driver, pasta cook, dough maker, table service.
Italian Pizza House
01.2005 - 01.2013
Day time house keeper/ cleaner
Balmoral on York
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Cleaned guest rooms during stays and after checkouts, restocked rooms with amenities, and provided food and beverages.
- Cleaned resident rooms and common areas at Balmoral on York.
- Sanitized bathrooms, kitchens, and high-touch surfaces using approved cleaning products.
- Replaced linen, towels, and room supplies during daily cleaning rounds.
Scallop splitting
Allan Barnett's fish factory at Bridport
01.2003 - 01.2004
Education
Certificate 3 - aged care and disability
I'm alert food handling certificate -
Responsible service of alcohol certificate -
Launceston College
year 10 -
Queechy high school
year 8/9 -
Scottsdale high school
Skills
- Tractor operations
- JCB operation
- Machinery maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Vegetation control
- Serving buggy’s/ 4x4 bikes
- Time Management: Organizing my daily schedule to meet tight deadlines
- Adaptability: Adjusting quickly to new tasks, or changes at work
- Problem-Solving: Finding smart solutions when challenges arise
- Teamwork: Collaborating well with colleagues to reach shared goals
- Communication: Clear verbal and written messaging, plus active listening
Hobbies and interests personal information
- Driving License: currant driver's license
- ID Type: Tax file number
- ID Number: 413918999
Timeline
FARM WORKER
Robert and George Rigney
01.2022 - Current
DAIRY FARM HAND
Jarrod King
01.2018 - 01.2020
kitchen hand
Sandhill Nursing Home
01.2014 - 01.2018
Day time house keeper/ cleaner
Balmoral on York
01.2009 - 01.2010
Position Held: Day time Monday to Saturday supervisor, food prep, kitchen hand, cleaning, customer service, cash handling, stock rotation, pizza maker, pizza cook, pizza delivery driver, pasta cook, dough maker, table service.
Italian Pizza House
01.2005 - 01.2013
Scallop splitting
Allan Barnett's fish factory at Bridport
01.2003 - 01.2004
Certificate 3 - aged care and disability
I'm alert food handling certificate -
Responsible service of alcohol certificate -
Launceston College
year 10 -
Queechy high school
year 8/9 -
Scottsdale high school