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Overview
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15 years volunteering with the Rural Fire Brigade as the elected Quartermaster.
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Colleen Evelyn Barton

Boorowa,NSW

Summary


Dependable worker knowledgeable about farm equipment and machinery and capable of performing routine maintenance and repairs. Skilled at feeding, watering and exercising livestock.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Farmer's Helper

Self-employeed
01.2010 - 10.2024
  • Developed rapport with local suppliers, securing favorable pricing for materials needed for everyday farming activities.
  • Fostered a positive work environment through clear communication, teamwork, and dedication to the overall success of the farm operation.
  • Streamlined harvest process using organized storage techniques to minimize spoilage and maximize profits.
  • Optimized animal welfare through regular maintenance of housing facilities, ensuring cleanliness and proper accommodations.
  • Contributed to environmental stewardship by participating in sustainable farming practices, such as crop rotation and organic pest control measures.
  • Ensured healthy livestock by administering vaccinations, providing proper nutrition, and monitoring overall health.
  • Assisted in marketing efforts to increase sales revenue from farm products such as produce, eggs, and dairy items.
  • Enhanced farm productivity by maintaining and repairing various types of farming equipment.
  • Safeguarded crops from pests utilizing eco-friendly control measures and monitoring for potential infestations.
  • Adapted quickly to changing weather conditions or unforeseen challenges, adjusting work plans accordingly to minimize losses in productivity or crop quality.

Maintenance Gardener

Self-employeed
01.2010 - 10.2024
  • Collaborated with fellow gardeners for efficient task completion, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Enhanced landscape aesthetics by executing regular maintenance tasks such as pruning, trimming, and mowing.
  • Supervised volunteer groups during community events or projects, ensuring proper safety guidelines were followed.
  • Retained vibrant seasonal color schemes through appropriate selection and planting of annuals and perennials.
  • Assisted in project planning stages providing expertise on plant species, soil conditions, and seasonal considerations for successful landscape installations.
  • Maintained tools and equipment in optimal working condition, ensuring safe and effective use in daily tasks.
  • Ensured safety and cleanliness of public spaces by removing debris, weeds, and litter from gardens and pathways.
  • Assisted in the design and implementation of new landscape projects to improve property appearance.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.

Education

Horticulture Certificate 1 And 2

TAFE NSW
NSW

Bachelor of Science - Sustainable Agriculture

University of Western Sydney
Sydney, NSW
01-1994

Skills

  • Animal welfare management
  • Animal husbandry
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Effective time management
  • Heavy machinery operation
  • Technical troubleshooting expertise
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Adaptability to change
  • Reliable and diligent
  • Safety management

Timeline

Farmer's Helper

Self-employeed
01.2010 - 10.2024

Maintenance Gardener

Self-employeed
01.2010 - 10.2024

Horticulture Certificate 1 And 2

TAFE NSW

Bachelor of Science - Sustainable Agriculture

University of Western Sydney

15 years volunteering with the Rural Fire Brigade as the elected Quartermaster.

I organised emergency meals for rural Firefighters in our community, in times of emergency and also catered for Training events. I managed other volunteers and food and water supplies and delivered meals to the fire grounds under extreme conditions.

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