Sophie Makin

• Fostered a positive work environment by promoting teamwork and encouraging open communication
• Carried out daily farm tasks such as Walking pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
• Ensured safe animal care by administering medications, vaccinations, or treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Conducted daily health checks on animals, swiftly identifying and addressing any signs of illness to maintain individual and overall cattle health.
• Assisted in birth of livestock.

Reference Sam Gladman (livestock supervisor) 0447343793

• I learnt a good understanding of basic stockman ship, and I can run cattle through yards by myself, muster paddocks and draught cattle.
• I upheld workplace health and safety practices to ensure both livestock, myself and co-workers maintained a safe environment.
• I have assisted with branding, drenching and vaccinating cattle, I was responsible for the welfare of a sick calf and nursed him back to full health.
• Implemented Pest management strategies by installing and monitoring pig traps.
• I completed a chemical accreditation course, using this knowledge I maintained safe practice while spraying large areas with quick spray rigs and other contraptions.
• I can drive manual and reverse a trailer.
• Contributed to overall farm efficiency by performing regular equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Erected and maintained fencing.

References

Ross Henderson, (farm manager) 0447 335 364

Dan Lethbridge, (assistant manager) 0458813457

• Worked with a team of floor staff and bartenders to manage crowds of up to 500 people, serving meals, arranging seating and maintaining cleanliness of the venue.
• Remaining calm and professional when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
• From this role I have gained customer service skills, can manage large crowds, de-escalate situations with intoxicated individuals and work in a team.

Reference

Michael Trovatello, 03) 9719 7270