BEAU STAFA
Muswellbrook,NSW
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Beekeeper who builds hives to remain healthy and productive with a solid record of maintaining bee colonies to produce honey and pollinate crops. Positive and upbeat team player with good communication, organizational and time management abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Beekeeper
Down Under Honey Australia Pty Ltd
MUSWELLBROOK, NSW
07.2023 - Current
- Assessed bee health and monitored for signs of disease or parasites.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure hives were in good condition.
- Maintained records on hive populations, honey production, and other data.
- Harvested honey from hives and extracted it using specialized equipment.
- Installed packages of bees into new hives and provided necessary care.
- Mixed sugar syrup and pollen supplements to feed bees during winter months.
- Managed apiary sites by mowing grass, removing weeds, and controlling pests.
- Monitored bee colonies for signs of swarming behavior and split them accordingly.
- Identified queen bees via marking techniques and replaced them when needed.
- Replaced old frames with fresh ones in order to stimulate honey production.
- Transported beehives between apiaries safely while ensuring minimal stress on bees.
- Ordered supplies such as protective gear, tools, medications. as needed.
- Built woodenware such as frames and supers for use in beehives.
- Checked for varroa mites using sticky boards or alcohol wash methods.
- Collected wax from hives to create candles or other products for sale.
- Performed maintenance tasks such as painting boxes or replacing broken parts.
- Applied treatments against diseases or pests according to established protocols.
- Raised and replaced queen bees, divided colonies and replaced combs.
- Wore clean, protective suit, gloves and veil to avoid stings while maintaining favorable conditions for bees.
- Tracked detailed records of health, medication administration and honey production.
- Prepared bees and equipment for pollination activities.
- Followed food safety guidelines when harvesting and processing honey to avoid impurities.
- Utilized smoke pot or carbolic acid soaked pad to relocate bees for inspection of hive and to harvest honeycombs.
Assistant Beekeeper
Down Under Honey Australia Pty Ltd
MUSWELLBROOK, NSW
01.2020 - 07.2023
- Harvested honey from hives and extracted it using specialized equipment.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure hives were in good condition.
- Mixed sugar syrup and pollen supplements to feed bees during winter months.
- Managed apiary sites by mowing grass, removing weeds, and controlling pests.
- Monitored bee colonies for signs of swarming behavior and split them accordingly.
- Built woodenware such as frames and supers for use in beehives.
- Collected wax from hives to create candles or other products for sale.
- Performed maintenance tasks such as painting boxes or replacing broken parts.
- Wore clean, protective suit, gloves and veil to avoid stings while maintaining favorable conditions for bees.
- Utilized smoke pot or carbolic acid soaked pad to relocate bees for inspection of hive and to harvest honeycombs.
- Followed food safety guidelines when harvesting and processing honey to avoid impurities.
- Replaced old frames with fresh ones in order to stimulate honey production.
Education
Year 11
St Joseph's College
Aberdeen, NSW01-2023
Skills
- Beekeeping
- Disease Prevention
- Harvesting
- Hive Maintenance
- Recordkeeping
Accomplishments
- Selection for National Leadership Summit on behalf of Where There's a Will Foundation
- Black belt in United Taekwondo
- Bronze Medallion
- Engineering Dux at St Joseph's College
Timeline
Beekeeper
Down Under Honey Australia Pty Ltd
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Beekeeper
Down Under Honey Australia Pty Ltd
01.2020 - 07.2023
Year 11
St Joseph's College
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