Expert Farm Manager bringing 15+ years' experience in handling daily farm activities. Capable in managing multiple tasks, prioritizing, working with others and maintaining a positive attitude. Accomplished in repairing farm equipment, maintaining workshop and other structures and managing land used for agriculture.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Manager
Belleview Pastoral Company
02.2014 - Current
Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings, and harvest.
Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
Hired, trained and supervised seasonal workers engaged in cultivation and harvest.
Led team of 3 skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality, and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements.
Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers.
Coordinated inventories of seeds, chemicals, plant nutrients and tools to achieve business targets.
Set up and managed plant irrigation systems to maintain optimal flows to different types of plants.
Farm Manager
Havana Farming
03.2010 - 01.2014
Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings, and harvest.
Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
Hired, trained and supervised seasonal workers engaged in cultivation and harvest.
Led team of [Number] skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality, and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
Completed structural inspections to determine maintenance requirements and organize repairs.
Operations Manager
MH Premium Farms
03.2009 - 03.2010
Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings, and harvest.
Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
Hired, trained and supervised seasonal workers engaged in cultivation and harvest.
Led team of [Number] skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements.
Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality, and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
Developed operational budget and monitored farm expenses to enforce and achieve budget adherence.
Farm Manager
Havana Farming
01.2003 - 09.2009
Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings, and harvest.
Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
Hired, trained and supervised seasonal workers engaged in cultivation and harvest.
Led team of [Number] skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors such as market and weather conditions.
Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements.
Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality, and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
Storeman/Delivery Driver Supervisor
Landmark
04.1994 - 03.2009
Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
Education
Advanced Certificate Agricultural Production
Dalby Agriculture College
Dalby, QLD
11.1992
Skills
Performance Management
Farm Equipment Operation
Budget Development
Irrigation System
Golf, Gardening, Family
I enjoy playing Golf in my spare time along with Gardening & time with Family & Friends
Timeline
Farm Manager
Belleview Pastoral Company
02.2014 - Current
Farm Manager
Havana Farming
03.2010 - 01.2014
Operations Manager
MH Premium Farms
03.2009 - 03.2010
Farm Manager
Havana Farming
01.2003 - 09.2009
Storeman/Delivery Driver Supervisor
Landmark
04.1994 - 03.2009
Advanced Certificate Agricultural Production
Dalby Agriculture College
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