Peta Standen
2446 Inverness Road Via Jambin ,Qld
Summary
Driven by a commitment to excellence, I leveraged my expertise in feed management and exceptional communication skills at FeedPro Australia to surpass production quotas and enhance team performance. My proactive approach in pasture rotation and fostering teamwork significantly contributed to achieving high animal welfare standards, demonstrating my ability to lead and innovate in challenging environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cattle Manager
Kooringal Pastoral
Goovigen, QLD
05.2021 - 02.2024
- Consistently met production goals while maintaining high animal welfare standards within the operation.
- Maintained accurate records of herd health, reproduction, and performance metrics to guide management decisions.
- Planned, directed, delegated and performed daily chores for farm.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Performed inventory control and quality assurance of farm's products, supplies and materials and discarded or reordered products as necessary.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.
- Managed feed and inventory of facility.
- Fed and watered over 1000 animals according to strict feeding schedules and dietary needs.
- Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized greenhouse for optimal productivity and professionalism.
- Created a positive work environment by fostering open communication among team members and acknowledging their contributions to the success of the operation.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Feed Mill Supervisor Operator/ Floor Manager
FeedPro Australia
Bouldercombe, QLD
01.2017 - 05.2021
- Successfully manufactured cattle/ Stock feed rations wet and dry rations. Molasses based wet licks. Urea Solutions, Manufacturing dry lick supplements. Operating a Skiold milling equipment.
- Operations of all machinery and equipment . Forklifts, dry lick mixer. Wet lick mixer. Augers. Pumps. Flow metres. Merlo, backhoe,
- Logistics. In charge of Loading and unloading of all products. Bagged, IBCs, Raws, Liquids, grains and grained rations.
- Floor manager of manufacturing and bagging of all stock feed rations. Keeping the mill going. Filling up hopper liquids silos etc.
- Weighing on and off of trucks carrying products. Filling out dockets and waybills
- Documenting all inwards and outward products. Recording of stock.
- Demonstrated strong leadership qualities by motivating team members to perform at their best and achieve both individual and collective goals.
- Organized training programs for both new hires and experienced employees to enhance their skills set relevantly.
- Engaged in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas of opportunity, proposing solutions, and monitoring progress closely.
- Reduced safety incidents by conducting thorough inspections, enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols, and addressing potential hazards proactively.
- Managed daily operations effectively to meet production quotas consistently and exceed quality standards.
- Provided timely reports on production metrics to upper management for informed decision-making purposes.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Managed store inventory and stock levels to maintain availability of products.
Feed Mill Labourer
Rural Supplements
Bouldercombe, QLD
09.2013 - 12.2015
- General hand around the feed mill floor
- Bagging out of products. Stacking and wrapping pallets
- Manufacturing stock feed rations
- Loading and unloading of trucks customers
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks. Swept floors.
Education
Year 11 -
Rockhampton Girls Grammar School
Rockhampton, QLD2000
Skills
- Pasture rotation
- Facility Maintenance
- Parasite control
- Feed management
- Grazing management
- Cattle Handling Techniques
- Animal welfare
- Pest control monitoring
- Weed control monitoring
- Animal herd management
- Animal health inspections
- Animal Handling
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Safety practices
Certification
Spraysmart chemical ticket.
Current forklift ticket
QLD Fire arms licence
Current QLD manual car and MR licence
Timeline
Cattle Manager
Kooringal Pastoral
05.2021 - 02.2024
Feed Mill Supervisor Operator/ Floor Manager
FeedPro Australia
01.2017 - 05.2021
Feed Mill Labourer
Rural Supplements
09.2013 - 12.2015
Year 11 -
Rockhampton Girls Grammar School