Overview
Work History
Education
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Anoop Kottalil Thankan

Agriculture Supervisor
Bracknell,TAS

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Stockman

Nosswick
Blackwood Creek, TAS
07.2021 - Current


  • (Not quickly but need better word) Learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • ( Revamp this sentence) I am responsible for assessing, planning and maintenance of pastures and feed plans.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently. My job also involves animal management activities such as weighing, treatments( vaccination program), record keeping, ( Health changes and management plans process).
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • .Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • ( training programs attended to improve skills on sheep and meat)
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Worked flexible hours; weekend, and holiday shifts ( need to complete with need of this extra works).

Director of Business Development

Green Grass Trading Trust
Cressy, TAS
03.2018 - Current
  • Won Australia India Council Smarty Grant 2018
  • Negotiated, prepared and signed contracts with clients.
  • Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
  • Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data and budget factors.
  • Supported marketing teams, creating, deploying and optimizing campaigns for [Industry] clients.
  • Compiled product, market and customer data to generate informed sales and profit projections.
  • Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer interest data.
  • Developed and implemented favorable pricing structures balancing firm objectives against customer targets.
  • Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
  • Developed and executed strategic initiatives to implement key changes and improvements in business development and sales programs.
  • Defined and integrated roles, responsibilities and processes for business team and data management organization.
  • Evaluated current service needs and product satisfaction levels with established customers to improve offerings.
  • Developed short-term and long-term sales objectives and strategic plans to meet market needs.
  • Created strategic and tactical sales initiatives for forward planning to meet key objectives.
  • Created vision and provided leadership for targeting larger prospects.
  • Identified revenue opportunities by collaborating with distribution partners.
  • Enhanced marketing exposure through successful website content management and direct correspondence with potential clients.
  • Contributed to industry organization and trade shows to gather competitive and industry intelligence.

Senior Shed Manager

Delmont Trading Trust
Cressy, TAS
02.2016 - 05.2021


  • ( Oversighted Day to Day operational requirements) (Seasonal changes and feeding needs) (Weekly discussions and staff meetings) (Updates of systems and staff educations to new system and skills)
  • Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through operational requirements development.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
  • Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor.
  • Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
  • Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
  • Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Recruited and hired top performers to add talent and value to department.
  • Maintained professional, organized and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts (team issues), actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate ( resolutions and staff wellbeing measures) middle ground.
  • Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies.
  • Work Health and Safety measures.

Senior Assistant Dairy Manager

Mountain Vale
Bracknell, TAS
06.2011 - 02.2016
  • Active Dairies
  • I joined Active Dairies as a trainee milker in 2011 and progressed my role to managing the Dairy & Pasture Management of Oakdene, Symmons Plains in December 2014
  • Oakdene was milking a 900-1000 cows herd with a mix of Cross/Freisian/Jersey breeds
  • In June 2015, I accepted the position of Senior Assistant Dairy Manager of Mountain Vale
  • During my tenure there, Mountain Vale underwent extensive farm development and conversion from a 350-500 cow swing-over Herringbone Dairy to a 297 Ha 900-1100 cow 60 bale rotary
  • I was actively involved with the planning, development and operations of Animal Management, Pasture Management, Farm conversion and development
  • Farm Hand at Beaufront, a mix cropping & sheep property in Ross, Tasmania
  • I have taken part in Lamb-Marking operations in 2011, which included marking approximately 12000 lambs
  • I was also part of the Rouse about team during shearing, as well as participated in drenching as well clicking operations
  • Farm Hand at Somercotes, a cherry orchard in Ross
  • As a casual employee, I have taken part in planting of cherry trees as well as pruning the cherry plants for spring bloom.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

Farm Hand

Beaufront
Ross, TAS
08.2010 - 12.2011
  • Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
  • Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
  • Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
  • Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
  • Administered feed supplements to cows and other livestock.
  • Cleared away animal waste by hosing out operational areas.
  • Removed rocks and prepared soil for planting.
  • Assisted in farm animal branding, dipping and shearing.
  • Cultivated soil, sowed crops and controlled weeds by slashing or chemical spraying.
  • Monitored inventories of animal feed, planting supplies and farm tools to maintain smooth farm operations.

Casual Orchard Hand

Somercotes
Ross, TAS
08.2010 - 12.2011
  • Planted crops in fields, helping farmers distribute seeds and plan harvesting schedules.
  • Tended to crops such as fruit trees, vegetable plants, medicinal plants and herbs.
  • Watered plants during growing seasons and closely monitored crops for growth progress or issues.
  • Planted ground crops between rows of trees and bushes to control weeds and soil temperatures.
  • Worked with farmers to introduce more modern mechanical milking equipment for optimized productivity.
  • Determined pest and weed issues and applied pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.

Casual Farm Hand

Mountford Berries
Longford, TAS
06.2014 - 08.2014
  • Removed rocks and prepared soil for planting.
  • setting up poly tunnels

Managing Partner

Allprint South Tweed
Tweed Heads, NSW
02.2008 - 03.2010
  • Purchased an existing print business and modernized it by introducing new machines and equipments
  • Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements.
  • Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
  • Analyzed and presented financial standings and cost effectiveness to other partners and investors.
  • Managed design & printing scheduling, delivery and customer service.
  • Scheduled 10 print production workers daily and filled in for shifts.
  • Developed and administered $500,000 yearly budget.
  • Reduced labor costs by 30% per year by reworking schedules, operations standards and workflow.
  • Increased revenue by 140% with successful promotional strategies and reductions in costs.
  • Directed strategic initiative that improved team productivity by [Number]%.
  • Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
  • Addressed employee concerns regarding demotion and termination.
  • Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
  • Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.

Chef De Partie

Conrad Jupiters Casino
Gold Coast, QLD
01.2007 - 03.2008
  • To Chef de Cuisine) from,
  • I have experineced wide ranging roles in different sectors of the hospitality industry such as fine-dining restaurants across the globe, Luxury Cruise liners based in U.S.A, Europe, and Multicuisine restaurants.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
  • Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking.
  • Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
  • Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.

Commis Chef

International Cruise Lines
03.2003 - 11.2006
  • Worked in the high demanding galley of luxury cruise liner MV Athena with 1500 passengers and 1200 crew
  • Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
  • Cleaned kitchen counters, refrigerators and freezers.
  • Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
  • Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Rotated food regularly, removing outdated items for proper disposal.
  • Gathered and placed all ingredients into workstations to meet shift needs.
  • Worked with Chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.

Education

No Degree - Certificate 3 in Agriculture

TasTAFE
Burnie, TAS

No Degree - Agriculture

University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS

Bachelor - Hotel Management

Institute of Professional Sciences And Management
Mangalore University
03.1996

Skills

  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Collaboration
  • Conflict Resolution

Accomplishments

  • Effective networking skills
  • Ability to adapt to new jobs, circumstances and situations
  • A 25-year career spanning different parts of the globe in different industries in different roles

Timeline

Senior Stockman

Nosswick
07.2021 - Current

Director of Business Development

Green Grass Trading Trust
03.2018 - Current

Senior Shed Manager

Delmont Trading Trust
02.2016 - 05.2021

Casual Farm Hand

Mountford Berries
06.2014 - 08.2014

Senior Assistant Dairy Manager

Mountain Vale
06.2011 - 02.2016

Farm Hand

Beaufront
08.2010 - 12.2011

Casual Orchard Hand

Somercotes
08.2010 - 12.2011

Managing Partner

Allprint South Tweed
02.2008 - 03.2010

Chef De Partie

Conrad Jupiters Casino
01.2007 - 03.2008

Commis Chef

International Cruise Lines
03.2003 - 11.2006

No Degree - Certificate 3 in Agriculture

TasTAFE

No Degree - Agriculture

University of Tasmania

Bachelor - Hotel Management

Institute of Professional Sciences And Management

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