Katie Hamilton
Mount Barker,WA
Summary
Proven Livestock Manager with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency at First Australian Farmlands. Skilled in animal nutrition and effective communication, I excel in implementing biosecurity protocols and boosting production by 20%. My professionalism and problem-solving abilities ensure peak performance and reliability in fast-paced agricultural settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caretaker
Scenic View Grazing
Mount Barker, WA
01.2021 - Current
- Managed the day-to-day operations of a large livestock farm, including overseeing staff and ensuring animal health and welfare.
- Developed strategies for increasing efficiency in livestock production and reducing costs.
- Monitored animal nutrition, growth rates, body condition scores, feed utilization and herd health records.
- Coordinated with veterinarians to provide medical care for sick or injured animals.
- Applied knowledge of animal husbandry to meet livestock needs and minimize disease risk.
- Conducted or supervised stock examinations to identify diseases or parasites.
Farm Hand
Torrwaweenah Pastral
South Stirlings , WA
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
- Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
- Monitored weather conditions to ensure optimal planting times.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
- Organized storage areas for harvested crops.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
- Euthanized sick animals in accordance with humane standards.
- Assisted in branding cattle or tagging sheep and goats for identification purposes.
- Monitored animal health, identifying and reporting any signs of illness.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure all farm operations ran smoothly and efficiently.
Livestock Manager
First Australian Farmlands
Green Range, WA
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Managed the day-to-day operations of a large livestock farm, including overseeing staff and ensuring animal health and welfare.
- Monitored animal nutrition, growth rates, body condition scores, feed utilization and herd health records.
- Implemented biosecurity protocols to reduce the risk of disease transmission among animals.
- Coordinated with veterinarians to provide medical care for sick or injured animals.
- Organized the purchase of breeding stock and other supplies needed for daily operations.
- Inspected pastures and hay fields regularly to ensure adequate feed availability.
- Applied knowledge of animal husbandry to meet livestock needs and minimize disease risk.
- Demonstrated working techniques, practices and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance and reducing wasteful processes.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies accordingly to avoid losses.
- Trained new workers on safety and farm procedures.
- Collected and recorded growth, production and environmental data.
- Allocated resources to respond to insect infestation, drought and fire.
- Used recognized breeding practices to direct breeding or raising of stock.
- Gathered and documented information about stock growth, production activities and environmental readings to make accurate plans and operational decisions.
Territory Sales Representative
Elders Rural services
WA, WA
03.2014 - 07.2016
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase territory revenue.
- Identified potential customers, evaluated their needs and created customized solutions.
- Analyzed customer feedback and identified areas of improvement in products or services offered.
- Negotiated contracts with customers to ensure favorable terms for both parties.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate records of all sales activities within the assigned territory.
- Developed relationships with key decision makers at target accounts.
- Attended industry conferences and trade shows to stay up-to-date on market trends.
- Promoted brand awareness through effective communication of product features and benefits.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss progress and challenges faced by the team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Geraldton Secondary Collage
Geraldton, WA12-2001
Skills
- Farm equipment operation
- Effective communication
- Animal nutrition
- Agricultural product sales
- Goal setting
- Disease management
- Reliability
- Problem-solving abilities
- Professionalism
- Production recordkeeping
- Risk management
- Livestock management
- Breeding
- Equipment monitoring
- Self motivation
Certification
- MC license
- cert 3 in animal studies
- cert 3 in agriculture
Timeline
Caretaker
Scenic View Grazing
01.2021 - Current
Farm Hand
Torrwaweenah Pastral
02.2019 - 12.2020
Livestock Manager
First Australian Farmlands
08.2016 - 08.2019
Territory Sales Representative
Elders Rural services
03.2014 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Geraldton Secondary Collage