Daniel Best
East Ballina
Summary
With a proven track record at multiple farm design projects, and my intensive hands on approach, I excel in rejuvenating landscapes and enhancing work flow through innovative farm management and consultation.
My approach combines attention to detail with a passion for physical, outdoor labour, and a reliance on well-orchestrated protocols, to drive consistent outcomes and client satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Ballina Professional Cleaning
12.2021 - 01.2025
- Tailored housekeeping service for high-end AirBnB properties
- Leading and managing teams
- Supervising, training, and monitoring the efficiency of all processes and creating a positive work environment
- Customer service, liaising
- Problem-solving
- Equipment repair and service
Farm Manager and Consultant
Byron Farm Produce
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Farm management and consultation on a30-acre avocado farm and large grow tunnel
- Rejuvenation and rehabilitation of dilapidated orchard of 800 avocados, 100 citrus, Banana and Papaya.
- Over site of grow-tunnel construction and related infrastructure: earthworks, roads, drainage and water management, irrigation.
- Crop planning, crop rotation, propagation and planting, pest and disease management, organic fertilizer, and amendment protocols
- Beautifying 30-acre property: slashing, mowing, weed control, fencing.
- Drive/operation and maintenance of heavy machinery including tractors, excavators, skid steers, and cherry pickers.
- Sourcing and Liaising with produce customers
- Harvesting, storing, and packing produce
- Management and direction of staff
Farm Manager and Consultant
Yarranbella Organics
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Design and planning of 4-acre organic citrus orchard and 2-acre organic market garden
- Crop planning, propagation and planting, crop rotation, pest and disease management, organic fertilizer and amendment protocols
- Beautifying 100-acre property: slashing, mowing, weed control, fencing.
- Drive/operation and maintenance of tractor, zero-turn, and walk-behind rotary hoe, plough and tilther
- Sourcing and Liaising with produce customers
- Harvesting, storing, packing, and delivering produce
- Designing education protocols and operating procedures for handover to land owner.
Farm Manager and Consultant
Southern Sky Farms
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Design and planning of 10,000 tree Permaculture orchard, with commercial Avocados, Mangoes, Apples, and Citrus
- Earthworks of 100 acres for large-scale terracing of hillsides, large-scale landscaping for water control, dam construction, and water storage
- Crop planning, propagation and planting, crop rotation, pest and disease management, organic fertilizer and amendment protocols
- Drive/operation and maintenance of 30-tonne excavators, Skid steers, tractors and flex wing slashers, zero-turn mowers, and utility vehicles
- Creation of machinery maintenance protocols
- Beautifying 300-acre property: slashing, mowing, weed control, fencing
Equipment Coordinator Driver
Kennards
01.2013 - 08.2016
- Customer service, booking, and scheduling.
- Instruction and demonstration of operating procedures for heavy machinery, specialised equipment, and tools
- Delivery of heavy machinery and other equipment to customer sites
- Equipment servicing, quality maintenance, and minor repairs.
- Equipment 'check in' and 'check out' inspections
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
University of New England
Armidale01-2002
Advanced Diploma of Clinical Naturopathy - Botanical Medicine And Nutrition
Nature Care Collage
Crows Nest, NSW01-2001
Permaculture Design Certificate - Landscape Architecture, Ecological Farm Design
Richard Roast Permaculture Designer
Peats Ridge, NSW01-1997
Skills
- Excellent communication
- Client relationships & engagement
- Coaching and mentoring
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Processes, procedures and best practices implementation
- Disposition for outdoor work
- Physical strength and endurance
- Integrity and honesty
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Team Leader
Ballina Professional Cleaning
12.2021 - 01.2025
Farm Manager and Consultant
Byron Farm Produce
02.2020 - 12.2021
Farm Manager and Consultant
Yarranbella Organics
02.2018 - 02.2020
Farm Manager and Consultant
Southern Sky Farms
06.2016 - 01.2018
Equipment Coordinator Driver
Kennards
01.2013 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
University of New England
Advanced Diploma of Clinical Naturopathy - Botanical Medicine And Nutrition
Nature Care Collage
Permaculture Design Certificate - Landscape Architecture, Ecological Farm Design
Richard Roast Permaculture Designer
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