Dylan Rowney
Narre Warren East,VIC
Summary
Dedicated Orchard Manager with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent, organized and safe practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organization on the farm. In my 7+ years experience on the orchard I have covered a broad spectrum of tasks such as crop management, Irrigation, fertigation, pest/disease management, farm equipment maintenance and repairs, projects management, planting management, harvest management, pruning management, thinning management, tree training, carrying out safety meetings, reporting risks and hazards, following budgets, reaching production targets, ordering chemicals and supplies, training and supervising staff.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orchard Manager
Montague Farms
07.2024 - Current
- Reporting to CEO
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication among team members and addressing concerns promptly.
- Established strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favourable terms on supplies and services needed for daily operations.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance schedules, ensuring optimal functioning and minimizing downtime in the field.
- Managed budgets effectively, allocating resources wisely to maximize efficiency in all aspects of orchard operations.
- Maintained accurate records of orchard activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Increased worker safety with implementation of proper training programs and adherence to safety protocols.
- Enhanced fruit quality with careful monitoring of irrigation and fertilization practices.
- Inspected crops and inventory to evaluate conditions and determine need for cultivating or harvesting crops.
Orchard Manager
Pomona Valley Orchards
07.2022 - 07.2024
Reporting to Operations Manager and worked closely with Technical Manager to ensure day to day operations as well as harvest was completed to a highly standard operation.
Orchard Hand
Pomona Valley Orchards
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Reporting to the orchard manager
Orchard Hand
MJ Hall and Sons
11.2017 - 08.2021
- Reporting to the orchard manager
Education
High School -
Wanganui Park Secondary College
01.2017
Certificate II - Landscape and Horticulture
GOTAFE
01.2018
Skills
- Time Management
- Team Management
- Workplace Safety
- Risk Assessment
- Budget Management
- Crop Management
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Irrigation Efficiency
- Communication
- Equipment maintenance
- Irrigation management
- Crop inspection
- Budget management
Certification
- Agricultural Chemical Skill Set, 06/01/22, 06/01/27, 040352
- EWP under 11m, 08/01/22, 08/01/27
- Provide First Aid, 02/01/23, 02/01/26, 2959499-189
- Forklift License, 12/01/22, 12/01/27, 0150562859 01
- Full Victorian Driver's License, 12/01/22, 12/01/32, 006555584
Timeline
Orchard Manager
Montague Farms
07.2024 - Current
Orchard Manager
Pomona Valley Orchards
07.2022 - 07.2024
Orchard Hand
Pomona Valley Orchards
08.2021 - 07.2022
Orchard Hand
MJ Hall and Sons
11.2017 - 08.2021
Certificate II - Landscape and Horticulture
GOTAFE
High School -
Wanganui Park Secondary College
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