Dara Carney
Kaiapoi,CAN, New Zealand
Summary
Committed employee with a background within the Equine, Agricultural and Hospitality industries. Proficient with all aspects of equine care, management, training and riding. Also keenly knowledgeable operating farm equipment, treating animal injuries, customer care and communications. Very enthusiastic to learn, develop new skills and get stuck in!
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
Farmlands Co-operative
01.2023 - Current
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases of vast range of farming products and services.
- Had extensive training of product and general knowledge from irrigation, fencing systems, herbicides, drenching, vaccinations, fertilisers and seed.
- Operated forklift and Sideloader on a daily basis to load and unload trucks.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons.
Professional Horse Trainer
Stable To Stirrup
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Re-homed over 20 horses individually and over 120 within the Trust.
- Rode 3-8 horses daily in various training sessions of which included breaking horses into saddle, lunging, basic flat work schooling, hacking and road work.
- Developed these horses training to the point where they could be confidently re-homed.
- Met with regular clients for viewings, sales, lessons and post sale support.
- Managed feeding, rugging and general stable procedures, communicating issues or significant maintenance requirements to management when necessary.
- Treatment minor horse injuries.
Calf Rearer
Bunnings Farm
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Daily feeding and care of between 400-1000 calves through out the season. Including feeding, tubing, vaccinating and various treatments to maintaining animal health.
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Observed animals and notified management of signs of illness.
- Used trucks, trailers, two wheelers, four wheelers and various attachments to transport animals, feed and supplies necessary for smooth and efficient farm operations.
Relief Milker
Kielder Farm
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Quickly and accurately prepared milking equipment and cows for milking according to cow-specific instructions.
- Milked 450 cows within a Herringbone shed and received training in a separate 50 bay Rotary shed.
- Completed general maintenance duties such as hosing down the sheds and cleaning milking equipment.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
Food Services Assistant
St Georges Hospital
02.2019 - 06.2022
- Prepared meal orders on trays for between 40-150 patients.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, and maintained regular upkeep of the hospital's kitchen and cafe.
- Delivered meal trolley's, supplies and orders to all 6 wards within the hospital.
- Adhered to safe work practices, food safety regulations and corporate guidelines.
Cafe Assistant
St Georges Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Produced food and drink products adhering to company quality and quantity standards.
- Maintained clean and attractive product displays to entice customer purchases.
- Replenished products daily for optimal freshness and visibility.
- Wiped, sanitized and maintained floors, facility and equipment to adhere with company standards and procedures.
Freelance Videographer and Photographer
Self Employed
01.2021 - Current
- Regularly directed, shot, edited and posted equine sales videos for clients.
- Photographed livestock, wrote up sales advertisements and marketed them for sale.
- Produced an equine training series with Stable to Stirrup. Our most successful video reached over 175,000 users.
- Used a variety of professional camera equipment including a 4K Fujifilm Mirror-less Camera, microphones, gimbals, drones, tripods and editing software.
Education
High School Diploma -
Papanui High School
Christchurch, CAN12.2020
Skills
- Horse breaking, training, sales, general care and maintenance
- Cattle care, management, milking and rearing
- Strong livestock sales and marketing abilities
- Agricultural product and general knowledge from irrigation, fencing systems, herbicides, drenching, vaccinations, fertilisers and seed
- Can operate: manual vehicles, 4 wheelers, (growing my ability on 2 wheelers and tractors)
- Large scale food and beverage preparation following correct procedures in an industrial kitchen
- Strong videography and photography skills used in marketing and campaigns
- New Zealand Full Drivers Licence
- Forklift Licence F Endorsement
- Approved Handlers Chemical Certificate
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
Farmlands Co-operative
01.2023 - Current
Calf Rearer
Bunnings Farm
06.2022 - 10.2022
Relief Milker
Kielder Farm
05.2022 - 10.2022
Professional Horse Trainer
Stable To Stirrup
02.2021 - 01.2023
Cafe Assistant
St Georges Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
Freelance Videographer and Photographer
Self Employed
01.2021 - Current
Food Services Assistant
St Georges Hospital
02.2019 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Papanui High School
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