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DIANNE KELLY

Coleambally ,NSW

Summary

Results-driven Operational Manager with extensive experience in nursery operations, particularly with Coleambally Saltbush. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency while leading the successful supply of over 150,000 native seedlings. Expertise in HR management and local revegetation initiatives has consistently improved service delivery and customer satisfaction. Strong communication skills facilitate effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Manager

Coleambally Saltbush
01.2001 - Current
  • Carry out all tasks involved with operating a native nursery and tree planting service, including site inspections, recommendations and quoting jobs, along with invoicing and bookkeeping
  • Farm irrigating and nursery water management
  • During peak season we could be supplying and/or planting up to 150,000 native seedlings and 100,000 saltbush

Canteen Manager

Coleambally Central School
04.2024 - 12.2024
  • Organise and manage the ordering and stocking of items for sale at the canteen
  • 3 days a week this required a high level of time management and organizational skills
  • Cooking and cleaning along with customer service skills were always carried out to the best of my ability

Pool Manager

Coleambally Pool
11.2023 - 03.2024
  • Organised and managed the day to day running of the pool including water testing, canteen operations and lifesaving duties
  • 60 hour week over the summer period

Operations Manager

Aerocare
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Responsible for all agricultural jobs being carried out by the various aeroplanes operating off the base airstrip
  • Accurate record keeping, chemical handling and mixing, loading fertiliser and seed into aeroplanes, along with creating detailed job sheets for both pilot and loader drivers relayed from farmer orders

Operations Manager

SkyCroppers Aerial Operators
01.1995 - 01.1999
  • Co-ordinating all operations for a busy agricultural aviation company
  • The work was challenging and required scrutiny of all operations of the owner and chief pilot
  • I would load aeroplanes with both chemical for spray planes and drive the loader for seed and fertiliser spreading

Wool Classing

01.1990 - 01.1999
  • Various locations throughout the Riverina, seasonally

Station Hand

, Australia
01.1994 - 01.1997
  • Carry out station hand duties as required, including horse riding, cattle work, hay feeding, lick block drop offs and fencing

Education

HOLISTIC MANAGEMENT - Core thinking for managing holistically considering our decision-making processes, holistic grazing principles

Brian Wellburg
Albury
01.2023

NATIONAL CARBON CONFERENCE -

Albury
01.2022

NATIVE SEED WORKSHOP - Conducted the 4 Seasons Native See workshops

Riverina Local Land Services
01.2022

WOOLCLASSING - Renewed wool classing certificate

Dubbo
01.2021

BIODYNAMICS WORKSHOP - With Hamish McKay and Charlie Arnott

Boorowa
01.2020

SEQUENCE FARMING WORKSHOP - With Stuart and Peter Andrews

Glen Alice
01.2019

ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA IN FARM MANAGEMENT -

Glenormiston Agricultural College
Terang, Vic
01.1993

Skills

  • HR Licence
  • Wool Classing Certificate
  • White Card
  • Chemical Handling Certificate
  • Life Saver Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Food Handling Safety Certificate
  • Working with Children Certificate
  • High Level of Communication
  • Local Revegetation Expert

References

  • Andrea Mitchell, Yanco Creek and Tributaries Advisory Council Inc, 0419 841 834
  • Catherine Demamiel, Coleambally Central School P&C President, 0408 020 873

Timeline

Canteen Manager

Coleambally Central School
04.2024 - 12.2024

Pool Manager

Coleambally Pool
11.2023 - 03.2024

Owner/Manager

Coleambally Saltbush
01.2001 - Current

Operations Manager

Aerocare
01.2000 - 01.2001

Operations Manager

SkyCroppers Aerial Operators
01.1995 - 01.1999

Station Hand

01.1994 - 01.1997

Wool Classing

01.1990 - 01.1999

HOLISTIC MANAGEMENT - Core thinking for managing holistically considering our decision-making processes, holistic grazing principles

Brian Wellburg

NATIONAL CARBON CONFERENCE -

NATIVE SEED WORKSHOP - Conducted the 4 Seasons Native See workshops

Riverina Local Land Services

WOOLCLASSING - Renewed wool classing certificate

BIODYNAMICS WORKSHOP - With Hamish McKay and Charlie Arnott

SEQUENCE FARMING WORKSHOP - With Stuart and Peter Andrews

ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA IN FARM MANAGEMENT -

Glenormiston Agricultural College
DIANNE KELLY