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Kerri-Ann McGuigan

Nicholson ,NT

Summary

I grew up on a beef farm in Ireland. With over 15 years experience working on the farm I gained a massive interest in all things farming; from driving tractors to general stock work. Upon deciding to move to Australia I’ve always had a keen interest in station work/ mustering. Im eager to hold a position on a station and experience a completely different way of farming. I’m not afraid to give anything ago or get my hands dirty. I’m a quick learner, I catch onto things quickly and give it my all. I obtained my CBT motorcycle training back in Ireland where I gained knowledge and skills on riding a motorcycle. I also volunteered at riding school where I gained experience around horses. I would like to develop these skills within my next job to reach my full potential. I currently work on a cattle station in the Northern Territory as their homestead help. As much as I love working on the station I’m very keen to get working more with the cattle and horses.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Homestead Help

NAPCO
03.2024 - Current
  • Daily day to day duties involving cleaning, washing, making up guest rooms etc
  • Gardening and irrigation
  • General housekeeping of the station
  • Cutting grass
  • Helped cook when it was needed
  • Lift mail orders from mail plane and pack away
  • Dump runs
  • Helped in the yards which included drafting horses/ cattle and feeding weiners
  • Saddle horses getting them ready for riding/ lunging
  • Helped with bore runs

Machinery Operator

Vogels Dairy
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Operated machinery such as tractors, manitous and forklifts
  • Key role during silage season where I drove everyday to deliver silage back to the farm. This involved long hours in all weather conditions
  • Developed strong communication and organisational skills through working as part of a crew
  • Milked cows and goats where I gained knowledge and understanding of the milking process
  • Restrained animals safely during check ups and procedures
  • Stocked, cleaned and disinfected housing and parlours to protect animal health and wellbeing

Mechanical Fitter

McCauley Trailers Ltd
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • I was able to work within the internal quality system ensuring that a high standard of production was maintained through to finished product stage
  • Ensured any issues were properly discussed with a supervisor and dealt with appropriately
  • Gained many skills and performed work using power tools such as drill, impacter, grinder, whole saw and many other
  • Was able to assemble and install parts following detailed diagrams

Pig Stockperson

Greenhill Pigs Ballygawley
06.2021 - 03.2022
  • Distributed medication to different age groups of stock several times a day
  • Helped with weening process
  • Distinguish medical health problems with stock
  • Work as part of a team with my fellow employees
  • Drove a fork lift to organise stock feed

Education

St Colms High School
Draperstown Northern Ireland

Skills

  • Great communication skills and working with others
  • I can learn things quickly Show me once and I’ll do the rest
  • Not afraid to work long hours in different weather conditions
  • Reliable team member

Timeline

Homestead Help

NAPCO
03.2024 - Current

Machinery Operator

Vogels Dairy
10.2023 - 03.2024

Mechanical Fitter

McCauley Trailers Ltd
06.2022 - 06.2023

Pig Stockperson

Greenhill Pigs Ballygawley
06.2021 - 03.2022

St Colms High School
Kerri-Ann McGuigan