Chloe Sheppard
Langhorne Creek,SA
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience in dairy farm operations and animal care, recognized for exceptional reliability and effective workload management. Demonstrates a strong commitment to maintaining high standards of animal welfare while optimizing operational efficiency. Proven track record in managing customer interactions with professionalism and courtesy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shop Owner
Langhorne creek general store
Langhorne creek, SA
06.2025 - Current
- Managed daily operations of a community-focused general store.
- Oversaw inventory management and stock replenishment processes.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with local suppliers.
- Ensured a clean and organized shopping environment for customers.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues effectively.
- Maintained inventory levels by ordering stock as needed.
- Planned in-store displays to attract shoppers and promote products.
- Trained and managed shop staff, including delegating tasks and scheduling shifts.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations in the shop environment.
- Processed payments, calculated taxes, and prepared invoices for customers.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment used in the shop.
Dairy Farm Hand
Campbell House BJ & KLM Fischer
Meningie, SA
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Handled calves in accordance with safety protocols established by the farm owner.
- Identified potential hazards in the work environment and took corrective action when necessary.
- Participated in the breeding program by ensuring correct timing of artificial insemination procedures.
- Marked livestock to identify ownership and grade using brands, tags or tattoos.
- Worked cooperatively with other staff members to ensure efficient operation of the dairy farm.
- Maintained high standards of animal welfare when performing feeding and milking procedures.
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
- Assisted with feeding, tagging, and treating calves.
- Cleaned and maintained milking parlor areas daily.
- Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Operated farm machinery, such as tractors and loaders.
- Fed and watered calves and monitored food and water supplies.
- Administered medications and vaccinations or arranged for veterinarians to provide extensive treatment.
- Adhered strictly to safety guidelines while operating heavy machinery or working around livestock.
Car Wash Attendant
24/7 car and dog wash
Mount Gambier, SA
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Monitored operation of cleaning machines and stopped machines or notified supervisors when malfunctions occurred.
- Performed basic maintenance checks on equipment used in the car wash process.
- Maintained accurate records related to sales transactions.
- Connected hoses or lines to pumps or other equipment.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Swept, shoveled or vacuumed debris or salvageable scrap into containers and removed from work areas.
- Maintained supply inventory and monitored cleaning equipment and machinery for proper operation and maintenance.
- Rotated handles on equipment to regulate pressure or flow of water, air, steam or abrasives from sprayer nozzles.
- Maintained vacuums, pressure washers and equipment for car wash and self-service areas.
- Operated cash register and processed cash, credit card and check payments.
- Replenished supplies and reported low inventory levels to management.
Delivery Driver
A1 Distribution
Mount Gambier, SA
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Inspected and maintained gas, oil and water levels as well as tires, lights and brakes.
- Obtained signatures on all invoices and credits to stay on top of paperwork requirements.
- Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing shifts, noting damage or issues in detailed logs.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Created delivery routes based on destinations and timelines to maintain efficiency.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Maximized schedule efficiency and personal use of time by planning optimal routes.
Team Leader
Australia Post
Mount Gambier / Berri ( Riverland ), SA
09.2009 - 09.2020
- Retail services, money handling, using handheld scanners, customer service, handling complaints, answering phones, stock rotation, EPOS trained, use of desktop computers.
- Mail delivery, sorting of letters, parcel sorting, manual handling, training of staff in mail sorting, customer complaints, answering phones, use of hand held scanners and desktop computers, processing passports, previously HSR representative for 2yrs., training new employees, customer service, food preparation, cleaning, stock rotation, money handling, manual handling, completed certificate II and III in retail operations.
Deli assistant
Bi-Lo Mount Gambier
09.2004 - 09.2008
- Customer service, stock handling, training new employees, cleaning, stock rotation, using meat slicer, manual handling.
Education
Year 10 High School
Grant High
Mount Gambier, SA12-2002
Skills
- Route management
- Courteous and polite demeanor
- Dependable and reliable
- Perfect attendance record
- Experienced manual transmission driver
- Time management skills
- Equipment operation
- Record keeping
- Database management
- Newborn calf care
- Workload management
- Dairy farm operations
- Machinery operation
- Milking procedures
- Animal care
- Calf management
- Vehicle inspection
- Treat medical conditions
- Livestock Vaccination
References
REFERENCES
Brad Fischer, Owner of Campbell House, 0418 857 541
Reanna Turner, Supervisor, Campbell House, 0481 849 524
Anthony, 24/7 car wash, 0407 258 855
Belinda Flood, business partner 0428 856 809
Certification
- Driver's license. AH4843
- AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws. Issued 06/11/2024
- AHCMOM202 Operate tractors.
- Artificial insemination course done through Tafe SA.
Timeline
Shop Owner
Langhorne creek general store
06.2025 - Current
Dairy Farm Hand
Campbell House BJ & KLM Fischer
06.2023 - 05.2025
Car Wash Attendant
24/7 car and dog wash
12.2021 - 03.2023
Delivery Driver
A1 Distribution
01.2021 - 10.2021
Team Leader
Australia Post
09.2009 - 09.2020
Deli assistant
Bi-Lo Mount Gambier
09.2004 - 09.2008
Year 10 High School
Grant High