Emma Dawson
Guyra
Summary
Dedicated and motivated individual with a passion for livestock and farming operations. Comprehensive background in livestock maintenance with solid grasp of various farming techniques and a high regard for animal welfare. Organized and dependable with a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Stockman/Leading Hand
Bindaree Food Group
07.2021 - Current
- Work cattle safely and efficiently.
- Inspected cattle for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Worked alongside team members to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors, trucks and side-by-side with care and precision.
- Document information and enter data.
- Maintained safety procedures and practices.
- Trained employees how to fix problems, correct mistakes and maximize productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Farm Worker
Self Emplyed
2011 - Current
- Used farming equipment and machinery, including tractor and implements, farm vehicles, generators and water pumps.
- Performed chemical spraying activities to ensure weed control.
- Checked the farm's land for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Purchased supplies such as stock feed and livestock equipment.
- Administered feed supplements to livestock.
- Administered routine livestock treatments, drenching, vaccinating, shearing and marking.
- Treated sick and injured livestock.
- Monitored livestock health and welfare.
- Assisted in the birthing of new calves and other livestock.
- Prepare livestock for sale.
- Raise and care for orphan livestock.
- Implement pest management strategies.
- Work with and care for own working dogs.
- Feed and prepare cattle for show.
- Successfully attend cattle shows.
Saleyard Worker
Alsa
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Handle cattle in a safe and quiet manner
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
Abattoir Worker
Bindaree Beef Group
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Duties included, measuring P8 fat, operation of main carcass scales, packing product.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Farm Hand
Bill Atkin
2010 - 2011
- Used farming equipment and machinery.
- Observed animals for any illnesses.
- Performed chemical spraying activities to ensure weed control.
- Administered feed supplements to livestock.
Farm Hand
Henry Looker
2008 - 2009
- Used farming equipment and machinery, including tractors and farm utes.
- Performed chemical spraying activities to ensure weed control.
- Observed animals for any illnesses.
- Loaded agricultural products into vehicles and drove vehicles to markets.
- Checked the farm’s land for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Administered feed supplements to livestock.
Laborer/tomato Picker
Costa Group
2005 - 2006
- Operated picking equipment to move goods in a safe and efficient manner.
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
Education
Animal Welfare Officer Skill Set - Animal Welfare
Response
01.2023
Guyra Central School
Guyra, NSWCertificate 11 - Business Administration
TAFE New England Armidale Campus
Armidale, NSWCertificate 11 Certificate 111 Agriculture - Agriculture
Longreach Pastoral College
Longreach, QLDStatement of Attainment - Meat Processing
Yolarno
02.2020
Certificate of Proficiency - Beef P8 Measurement
Aus-Meat
12.2019
Certificate of Competence - Slaughter Floor - Beef
Aus-Meat
12.2019
Leading With Emotional Intelligence -
Australia Institute of Management
Brisbane, QLD08-2024
Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Problem Solving
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Active Listening and Interpersonal skills
- Self-Motivated
- Attention to Detail
- Team Building
- Livestock management
- Records Management
- Farm equipment operation
- Humane animal treatment
Additional Information
Hold a current Australian drivers license
Q fever vaccination
Current Chemcert Accreditation
Current Firearms License
Referees
Brooke Shultz- 0408387638
Training Bindaree Food Group
Josh Ross - 0448458978
Slaughter Floor Supervisor Bindaree Food Group
Teniell Dawson - 0438290701
Livestock Office Bindaree Beef
Inverell NSW 2360
Timeline
Stockman/Leading Hand
Bindaree Food Group
07.2021 - Current
Saleyard Worker
Alsa
12.2020 - 07.2021
Abattoir Worker
Bindaree Beef Group
10.2019 - 03.2020
Certificate 11 - Business Administration
TAFE New England Armidale Campus
Certificate 11 Certificate 111 Agriculture - Agriculture
Longreach Pastoral College
Farm Worker
Self Emplyed
2011 - Current
Farm Hand
Bill Atkin
2010 - 2011
Farm Hand
Henry Looker
2008 - 2009
Laborer/tomato Picker
Costa Group
2005 - 2006
Animal Welfare Officer Skill Set - Animal Welfare
Response
Guyra Central School
Statement of Attainment - Meat Processing
Yolarno
Certificate of Proficiency - Beef P8 Measurement
Aus-Meat
Certificate of Competence - Slaughter Floor - Beef
Aus-Meat
Leading With Emotional Intelligence -
Australia Institute of Management
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