Sonny Ellis-Hotz
CROWS NEST,QUEENSLAND
Summary
Dedicated learner with experience as a Fencing Contractor at True Blue Rural Co, skilled in site preparation and metal fabrication. Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients and maintain high-quality standards. Dependable team player with strong problem-solving skills, committed to safety and excellence in all tasks.
I also have grown up on a small scale cattle farm with only 50 head but this has installed majority of the skills id need to work on a larger scale property, i believe i want to work and live this life because i have a passion for hard work and farming.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Fencing Contractor
True Blue Rural Co
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted in measuring and marking fence installation locations for accuracy.
- Learned to operate fencing tools and equipment safely and effectively.
- Supported team in installing various types of fencing materials, ensuring quality standards.
- Followed safety protocols during installation to maintain a secure work environment.
- Learned how to build and measure steel end stays.
- learned the basics of using a bobcat.
Butchers Apprentice
Meats and More 0456032244
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Assisted in preparing various cuts of meat according to customer specifications.
- Learned and adhered to safety and sanitation standards in food handling.
- Operated slicing and grinding equipment to process meats efficiently.
- Supported inventory management by tracking stock levels and quality of products.
- Learned the skills of serving customers and dealing with every day problems in customer service.
- Learned organisation of products and chemical and safe storage of food supplies.
- I can also make sausages and break down lambs, goats and pigs using a band saw and can do some basic cuts of beef e.g slicing rib fillet or boning out rib cages and plates.
Fish and Chip Shop
Dingers Seafood and Take Away 0424553775
05.2024 - 11.2024
- 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.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
General Farm Hand
Makendoo Cattle Company. 0400266828
06.2021 - 05.2024
- Operated and maintained farm machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
- Assisted in planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops following best practices.
- Monitored crop health and identified pest issues for timely intervention.
- Implemented irrigation systems to optimize water usage across fields.
- I learnt how to background and process cattle and raise them from calves.
- Tractor skills where a large part of this job which taught me hot to use a front loader tractor and implements such as a slasher and plough and back blade. ( i am also always willing to learn more about machines as i don't know everything)
- Participated in livestock care, ensuring proper feeding and health monitoring.
- Maintained cleanliness of equipment and farm facilities to promote safety standards.
- i have learnt how to ride a motor bike to muster and handle cattle.
- Conducted basic veterinary care for livestock when necessary under supervision of veterinarian or experienced farmer hand leads.
- Branded or tagged livestock with name.
Education
High School Diploma -
Highfields State Secondary College
Highfields 11-2024
Skills
- Fence maintenance
- Metal fabrication
- Client communication
- Site preparation
- Dependable and hardworking
- Time management
- Heavy lifting
- Machinery operation
- Feeding livestock
- Problem-solving
- Animal care
- Farm equipment maintenance
- Livestock handling
- Tractor and implement operation
- Customer service
- Meat weighing and labeling
- Customer service abilities
- Safe food handling
- Deboning meat
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Dependable and responsible
Timeline
Fencing Contractor
True Blue Rural Co
07.2025 - 09.2025
Butchers Apprentice
Meats and More 0456032244
11.2024 - 07.2025
Fish and Chip Shop
Dingers Seafood and Take Away 0424553775
05.2024 - 11.2024
General Farm Hand
Makendoo Cattle Company. 0400266828
06.2021 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Highfields State Secondary College
Agricultural award in year 11 and 12.
I worked hard in agriculture to the best of my ability and showed my passion for farming and that is how i got the award 2 years in a row. i recieved many high marks in this class.