Connor Quinlivan
Geelong,VIC
Summary
Diligent Farm Worker for a family farm with nine years of hands-on experience performing high level farm duties such as grafting, propagation and maintaining quarantine level trial plants from international growers. In-depth knowledge of horticultural farming practices and the ability to adapt to any condition or challenge that is presented. Patient and flexible individual recognized for excellent physical dexterity, great communication skills and strong work ethic. Committed to contributing greatly to the employers success.
After working for GrainCorp for a year and plans to remain in Geelong for many years to come, I feel it is a place i can work for a long time and happily. I feel my work ethic, the manner in which i learn new task and the efficiency in which i execute my tasks make me an excellent candidate for the coming intake.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Worker
Treloar Roses
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Grafted and propagated the yearly crop alongside specialized international workers.
- Maintained trial rose varieties within quarantine, vital to the future and progression of the industry. Overseeing the correct conditions and standards were met in accordance with quarantine regulations.
- Train new employees how to perform new skills and tasks
- Planted crops in fields, helping the employer propagate the root stock and plan harvesting schedules.
- Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
- Inspected fields for crop condition and disease.
- Determined pest and weed issues and applied pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
- Set up and operated irrigation equipment to apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
Produce Clerk
Station Street IGA
12.2013 - 12.2014
- Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
- Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
- Maintained safe, neat and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
- Monitored refrigeration, freezer and cooling areas for proper functioning and reported issues to supervisor.
- Stayed current on available products, store promotions and customer service policies to better serve shoppers.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
Farm Worker
Treloar Roses
01.2012 - 11.2013
- Planted crops in fields, helping the employer propagate and plan harvesting schedules.
- Began learning the skill of grafting, a skill in which the employer imports specialized workers internationally due to it being an uncommon and advanced skill.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Harvested and organized the seasons harvest.
- Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
- Cultivated soil, sowed crops and controlled weeds by slashing or chemical spraying.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
- Inspected fields for crop condition and disease.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bayview College
Portland, VIC11.2011
Skills
- Keen eye for quality within duties and the ability to execute those duties to a high standard
- Willingness to tackle any challenge or role presented
- Strong understanding of technology
- Strong team working skills
Timeline
Farm Worker
Treloar Roses
01.2015 - 01.2022
Produce Clerk
Station Street IGA
12.2013 - 12.2014
Farm Worker
Treloar Roses
01.2012 - 11.2013
High School Diploma -
Bayview College
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