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Work History
Education
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Leadership Experience
Communication Skills
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Andrew Duncan

Toowoomba,QLD

Summary

To further my career in agriculture and to learn and understand various branches of agriculture. I am a university student studying plant agricultural science and animal science. My passion for all things related to agriculture drives me to seek out diverse experiences across the many components of ag.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Oat technician

INTERGRAIN
07.2023 - Current

• Strong fieldwork comprehension
• Exhibit scientific integrity
• Understand importance of seed purity
• Proficient in greenhouse crossing
• Knowledgeable in plant breeding
• Trained in harvesting and rogueing
• Completed seed prep, incl. all aspects thereof
• Proficient in Excel and label software

Seed Technician

PB Agrifood Grain Trading Toowoomba
05.2022 - 07.2023
  • Responsible for the mixing and spraying rates for the various wheat and barley seeds
  • Created new clients that lead to the sale of seed
  • Regularly performing stocktake
  • Database inputting, mainly for EPR information
  • Weighbridge operations.

Harvest Hand

Gavin Schmetzer
11.2022 - 12.2022
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and reducing accidents.
  • Assisted in training new employees, sharing knowledge of best practices and company procedures.
  • Demonstrated versatility by quickly learning new tasks as required, increasing value within the team.

Farm Hand

Zeisemer INVESTMENTS
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Day to day farm operations including sowing, harvesting, spraying and tilling
  • Handled the maintenance of farm equipment
  • Often required for 12 to 14 hours per day, 6 to 7 days a week.
  • Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
  • Operated various farm machinery including tractors, headers and sprayers.
  • Collaborated with other farmhands to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science And Animal Science

University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD
2024

Skills

  • Technical knowledge of the process of plant breeding
  • Well-articulated, concise, and professional speaking abilities
  • Excel in autonomous roles
  • Knowledgeable about the cereal agronomy and supply chain market

Leadership Experience

I can lead in both individual and team environments; I excel with individual work and will find an efficient and effective procedure to complete a task. A recent situation where I was required to lead was during hay cutting where I would often have to teach new casuals how the task was to be completed. In this leadership position I found it vital in explaining why we need this data and the reason it need to be completed to the best of our abilities. My leadership abilities also allow me to identify peoples roles and how they fit best into an activity.

Communication Skills

Being a university student, I have shown effective communication towards my employers to ensure work and study timetables aren’t mixed up. In a work sense, I show great communication with my colleagues to ensure all orders are completed and sent in a timely matter as well as explaining what needs to be completed and how to complete the task.

References

  • Dr. Allan Rattey, Intergrain, 0448319425
  • Catherine Brodie, PB Agrifood, 0438298086
  • Gavin Schmetzer, GS & LM Schmetzer, 0428889474

Timeline

Oat technician

INTERGRAIN
07.2023 - Current

Harvest Hand

Gavin Schmetzer
11.2022 - 12.2022

Seed Technician

PB Agrifood Grain Trading Toowoomba
05.2022 - 07.2023

Farm Hand

Zeisemer INVESTMENTS
01.2022 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science And Animal Science

University of Southern Queensland
Andrew Duncan