Gerard Carmichael
Willowbank
Summary
I am hardworking, reliable, and eager to contribute my skills while gaining more experience. I run my own Lucerne hay business, Ten Mile Lucerne, supplying premium-quality hay to the equine industry. This has strengthened my knowledge of farm operations, business management, and agricultural production. I also have hands-on experience working on farms alongside my father and other employers, as well as mechanical experience working on cars, trucks, and earthmoving equiptment.
In addition to my practical skills, I am a strong team player with leadership experience, having captained my rugby team for multiple years. I work well under pressure and thrive in a hands-on environment.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
WEX
John Beaumont’s Earthmoving
WEX
Two Wheel Tyres
WEX
Eadie’s Mechanical
General Farm Hand
Ashbern Farms
- Cleaned, repaired and maintained farm machinery and tools to keep resources in good working condition.
- Cleared land and prepared soil for planting by tilling, grading and laying plastic.
- Monitored weather patterns closely to adjust farming practices accordingly, mitigating potential negative impacts on crops or livestock from adverse conditions.
Manager in Training
Ten Mile Lucerne
01.2024 - Current
- Prepared paddocks for plant: deep to shallow tillage, leveling with blade, cutting drains, spraying, applying nutrients with bulk spreader and spreading seed while ensuring timing was correct.
- Regular use of high pressure irrigation (Pope t35's) and use of pumps including submersibles.
- Constantly aware of timing and observing weathing, for cutting, raking and bailing.
- Loading trucks, trailers and more, experienced on forklift.
- Regular interactions with customers and stay active on social accounts for sales and marketing purposes
- Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining adequate stock levels while minimizing waste and associated costs.
- Used company reports to analyze sales, gross profit and inventory activities.
Tractor Operator
Hoopert Bailing
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Carried out mowing, raking, bailing and staking of big square bales from wheat and barely straw to premium Rhodes hay.
- Maintained tractors and machines in good working order and regularly inspected and cleaned attachments.
- Moved equipment between job locations, following traffic rules to prevent incidents and quickly reach new sites.
- Performed daily equipment inspections, ensuring optimal tractor performance and minimizing downtime.
1st year Heavy Diesel Mechanic Apprentice
Brisbane Isuzu
02.2021 - 11.2022
Education
Cert 3 - math, English, business
The Australian Industry Trade College
Ipswich, QLD11.2022
West Moreton Anglican College
Ipswich, QLD11.2019
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
Hobbies and Interests
- Fishing
- Rugby
- Futsal
- Motocross
Timeline
Manager in Training
Ten Mile Lucerne
01.2024 - Current
Tractor Operator
Hoopert Bailing
10.2023 - 12.2023
1st year Heavy Diesel Mechanic Apprentice
Brisbane Isuzu
02.2021 - 11.2022
West Moreton Anglican College
WEX
John Beaumont’s Earthmoving
WEX
Two Wheel Tyres
WEX
Eadie’s Mechanical
General Farm Hand
Ashbern Farms
Cert 3 - math, English, business
The Australian Industry Trade College
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