David Wilson
Cohuna,VIC
Summary
Seasoned Farm Manager known for highly productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in sustainable farming practices, livestock management, and crop production optimization. Excels at problem-solving, leadership, and adaptability to ensure smooth farm operations and workforce management. Committed to leveraging technology for farm advancement and sustainability. Experienced Farm Manager with expertise in overseeing daily operations, managing farm personnel, and implementing strategic farm plans. Strengths include solid understanding of agricultural techniques and machinery operation paired with adeptness in budget management. Have successfully improved farming practices to increase overall productivity and efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Farm Manager
Argosy Agricultural Group
Richmond, NSW
11.2019 - 12.2024
- Coordinated the maintenance of farm equipment, machinery, buildings, fences, and other infrastructure.
- Organized the purchase of supplies such as fertilizer, seed, feed, and other necessary items.
- Inspected fields regularly to ensure proper fertilization levels are maintained.
- Inspected equipment and facilities to recommend service or repairs.
- Monitored fields to drive proper irrigation, weed control and pest control.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies accordingly to avoid losses.
- Applied knowledge of animal husbandry to meet livestock needs and minimize disease risk.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine when to irrigate crops or apply pesticides.
HC Truck Driver
Port Stephens Removals &Transport
Salt Ash, NSW
09.2017 - 11.2019
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Farm Manager
Mosgiel Nominees Pty Ltd
Barooga, NSW
06.2008 - 10.2015
- Developed and implemented a crop rotation plan to optimize soil fertility and yield.
- Coordinated the maintenance of farm equipment, machinery, buildings, fences, and other infrastructure.
- Organized the purchase of supplies such as fertilizer, seed, feed, and other necessary items.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine when to irrigate crops or apply pesticides.
- Supervised planting, cultivating, harvesting, storage, and marketing activities for all crops.
- Maintained records on production output and crop yields in order to make future planning decisions.
- Delegated tasks to seasonal workers and supervised completion of duties and responsibilities.
- Managed employees and subcontractors to meet or exceed cost, yield and quality goals.
- Planned harvest and planting schedules.
- Developed and implemented herd management plans to maximize efficiency and profitability.
- Monitored feed supply, pasture conditions, and water sources for livestock.
- Maintained accurate records of herd size, animal movements, births, deaths, and sales.
- Supervised and trained staff in the proper handling of cattle.
- Managed daily activities such as feeding, cleaning facilities, administering medications, and identifying sick animals.
- Provided guidance on breeding decisions based on genetic selection criteria.
- Collaborated with nutritionists to develop balanced diets tailored to specific breeds, ages, uses.
- Maintained high-quality healthy dairy herds and identified and responded to health, environmental and nutritional requirements of cows, heifers and calves.
- Inspected facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair, performing necessary maintenance work.
- Positioned and monitored plant irrigation systems.
- Coordinated position requirements, schedules and production team processes.
Yard Operations Manager
Mitre 10
Cobram, Vic
06.2003 - 05.2008
- Monitored and maintained inventory levels of yard supplies and equipment.
- Organized and scheduled deliveries in a timely manner to meet customer needs.
- Managed staff training programs related to loading and unloading processes, hazard recognition and safety protocols.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing on supplies needed for operations.
- Performed ongoing maintenance checks on vehicles used in the yard operations process.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
Education
Cohuna Secondary
Cohuna, VICSkills
- Farm equipment operation
- Controlling pests
- Livestock management
- Coordinating maintenance
- Irrigation system
- Maintenance and repair
- Seed purchasing
- Allocating resources
- Purchasing functions
- Crop health management
- Troubleshooting skills
- Managing operations
- Irrigation management
- Overseeing employees
- Fence building
Certification
- Cert 111 in Agriculture
- HC Truck License
- First Aid
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Farm Manager
Argosy Agricultural Group
11.2019 - 12.2024
HC Truck Driver
Port Stephens Removals &Transport
09.2017 - 11.2019
Farm Manager
Mosgiel Nominees Pty Ltd
06.2008 - 10.2015
Yard Operations Manager
Mitre 10
06.2003 - 05.2008
- Cert 111 in Agriculture
- HC Truck License
- First Aid
Cohuna Secondary
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