Carla Pidgeon
Warwick,QLD
Summary
Resourceful professional with background in managing both large-scale and family-owned farming operations. Skilled in crop planning, livestock management, and sustainable agricultural practices to maximize efficiency and productivity. Strong leadership abilities in team management, strategic decision-making, and problem-solving contribute to successful project outcomes. Implemented innovative farming techniques that led to improved crop yield and sustainability, demonstrating adaptability and forward-thinking in evolving agricultural environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Arolla Pastoral Company
Allora, QLD
01.2012 - Current
- Provided guidance to staff members on how best to handle difficult tasks or situations encountered during their daily duties.
- Assisted in developing marketing plans including advertising campaigns aimed at promoting products grown by the farm.
- Inspected fields regularly to ensure proper fertilization levels are maintained.
- Supervised planting, cultivating, harvesting, storage, and marketing activities for all crops.
- Inspected facilities regularly to ensure they meet safety standards and are properly maintained.
- Worked closely with vendors in order to obtain competitive pricing on supplies needed for operation of the farm.
- Collaborated with local agricultural organizations to stay informed on best practices in farming techniques.
- Developed long-term strategies for increasing efficiency while reducing overhead costs associated with running the farm business.
- Managed budgets and tracked expenses related to labor costs, production costs, fuel costs and more.
- Coordinated the maintenance of farm equipment, machinery, buildings, fences, and other infrastructure.
- Complied with practices and principles of biosecurity to safeguard life and health of animals.
- Implemented action plans to meet farm-specific and company-set goals.
- Gathered and documented information about stock growth, production activities and environmental readings to make accurate plans and operational decisions.
- Used recognized breeding practices to direct breeding or raising of stock.
- Applied knowledge of animal husbandry to meet livestock needs and minimize disease risk.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies accordingly to avoid losses.
- Collaborated with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports.
Teaching Principal
Education Queensland
Jundah, QLD
01.2007 - 12.2011
- Participated in professional organizations at the state or national level to stay up-to-date on best practices in education.
- Implemented policies designed to improve student performance outcomes across the district.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and academic progress throughout the year.
- Established positive relationships with families by attending school events or hosting parent nights.
- Ensured compliance with federal laws that regulate education programs.
- Provided guidance to faculty in the development of individual lesson plans.
- Facilitated communication between parents and guardians, students, teachers, administrators, and community stakeholders.
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Collaborated with parents and administrators to drive problem resolution and enforce discipline.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
Education
High School Diploma -
Scots PGC College
Warwick, QLDBachelor of Education - Primary Education
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLDSkills
- Documentation skills
- Records Management
- Animal Nutrition
- Budget Development
- Maintenance and repair
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Preventive Maintenance
- Livestock management
- Pest Control
- Fence building
- Managing operations
Timeline
Arolla Pastoral Company
01.2012 - Current
Teaching Principal
Education Queensland
01.2007 - 12.2011
High School Diploma -
Scots PGC College
Bachelor of Education - Primary Education
University of Southern Queensland
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