BRENDAN FOX
Killara,VIC
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. I perform all of my duties with conviction and dedication, always taking pride in my work. I have a sound understanding of OH&S practices. I am extremely hardworking and I am capable of contributing to any process, production or warehousing environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FARMHAND
Roselee Farm
10.2019 - 02.2024
- Distribute daily feed rations
- Identify sick animals and determine proper treatment or contact a veterinarian
- Assist in the branding and tagging of calves
- Maintain and build fences
- Maintain the farm equipment
- Maintain high standards of animal welfare
- Machinery operations including tractor
- Other general farm duties as required.
RELIEF MILKER
Ron & Bev O'Keefe
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Optimized milking routines for increased efficiency while maintaining high standard of animal care, comfort, and general wellbeing
- Developed strong relationships with livestock through gentle handling techniques, fostering trust and ease during milking processes
- Assisted in smooth onboarding of new farm staff by providing thorough orientation sessions and hands-on training opportunities
- Quickly and accurately prepared milking equipment and cows for milking according to cow-specific instructions
- Optimized milking routines for increased efficiency while maintaining high standard of animal care, comfort, and general wellbeing.
TRADE ASSISTANT / TEST DRIVER
BAE Systems Inc.
01.2003 - 03.2018
- Assisted supervisor with various daily tasks which improved productivity and resulted in better efficiency
- Maximized workflow efficiency within team, creating detailed schedules for tasks and projects across all functional areas related to trade assistance efforts
- Spoke with peers to verify task completion, meeting tight deadlines, and schedules
- Facilitated timely delivery of goods by closely monitoring shipments and resolving any logistical issues that arose
- Supported qualified mechanics on M113 Armored Personnel Carrier rebuild project
- Assisted with strip and rebuild of Leopard Tanks refurbishment project.
MECHANIC
Coleman Motors
07.2012 - 06.2013
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
FARM MANAGER
Lawson's Dairy Farm
08.2007 - 11.2010
- Managed farm staff efficiently, providing training and guidance for optimal performance
- Increased farm productivity by introducing modern farming practices and equipment upgrades
- Oversaw the maintenance of farm machinery, resulting in reduced downtime due to repairs or malfunctions
- Improved animal health through regular monitoring, vaccinations, and timely veterinary consultations
- Set and improved standard operating procedures to oversee stock management, pond maintenance, and feeding schedules.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yarram Secondary College
Yarram, VIC12.1990
Skills
- Fork License
- Pregnancy Testing Certificate (Cattle)- 1993
- Cool Off Rendering Plant- Licensed and Registered
- Teamwork
- Technical Knowledge
- Critical Thinking
- Warehousing Experience
Certification
- Car and motorcycle license
- White Card (N.S.W.)
- Forklift License
- Victorian WWCC
Timeline
FARMHAND
Roselee Farm
10.2019 - 02.2024
RELIEF MILKER
Ron & Bev O'Keefe
05.2018 - 01.2019
MECHANIC
Coleman Motors
07.2012 - 06.2013
FARM MANAGER
Lawson's Dairy Farm
08.2007 - 11.2010
TRADE ASSISTANT / TEST DRIVER
BAE Systems Inc.
01.2003 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Yarram Secondary College
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