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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Shayla Lepse

Adelaide,SA

Summary

Hardworking, entry-level Farm Hand known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Knowledgeable in animal husbandry and machinery operation to support diverse farm operations. Excel at time management, adaptability, and communication, ensuring smooth workflow and effective team collaboration on the farm. Looking for a position that will allow the diversification of my skill set and professional progression within the agricultural industry.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Farm Hand

Seriston Pastoral Company
Avenue Range, SA
01.2024 - 09.2024
  • Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
  • Assisted in branding cattle or tagging sheep and goats for identification purposes.
  • Administered medications and vaccinations to livestock under supervision.
  • Maintained stock health with proactive grooming, clipping, trimming, parasite control, castration, and shearing.
  • Segregated animals according to weight, age, and physical condition.
  • Updated records with data about animal growth, feeding patterns, costs and behaviours.
  • Applied pesticides and herbicides under supervision, following safety and environmental guidelines.
  • Performed routine maintenance and repairs on farm structures, such as fences and barns.
  • Operated and maintained farm machinery and equipment, following safety protocols.
  • Engaged in land clearing and field preparation activities for new planting seasons.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure all farm operations ran smoothly and efficiently.
  • Assisted with the breeding and raising of livestock, including calving and lambing.

Casual Farm Hand

AJ & PA McBride - Konetta Station
Greenways, SA
10.2023 - 11.2023
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations related to farm operations.
  • Monitored animal health, identifying and reporting any signs of illness.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure all farm operations ran smoothly and efficiently.
  • Administered medications and vaccinations to livestock under supervision.

Casual Farm Hand

AJ & PA McBride - Konetta Station
Greenways, SA
07.2023 - 07.2023
  • Administered medications and vaccinations to livestock under supervision.
  • Marked livestock to identify ownership and grade using brands, tags or tattoos.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations related to farm operations.
  • Monitored animal health, identifying and reporting any signs of illness.

Education

SACE Stage 2 - Agricultural Education

Urrbrae Agricultural High School
Netherby SA
11-2023

Certificate 2 in Automotive - Mechanical Servicing Technologies - Mechanical Servicing Technologies

TAFE SA
Noarlunga Centre, SA
09-2023

Skills

  • Ability to work in a team and individual environent
  • Animal Care
  • Safe equipment use
  • Feed Distribution
  • Property Maintenance
  • Chemical Application
  • Livestock management
  • Animal care knowledge
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Disease Identification
  • Tractor and Implement Operation
  • Technical skills
  • Machinery upkeep

Accomplishments

  • Year 12 award - Peter Waite Urrbrae Old Scholars Award: this award is given to one student in the graduating class who has excelled in their academics as well as recognize those who have contributed to their communities outside of academic areas and have the ability to provide leadership in the agriculture industry.
  • Year 12 award - AJ & PA McBride Prize for Agriculture: this prize is awarded to a select amount of senior students who have shown a passion for the agriculture industry and who have excelled in related academic areas.
  • Year 12 award - Service prize for sheep club: This prize is awarded to individuals who show outstanding contributions to the school sheep club.

Certification

  • Provisional Drivers License - P1 conditions until 20/10/2024
  • working with children's check - obtained 2022, expiry 2027

Affiliations

  • SA Junior Heifer Expo during July school holidays 2021 - ongoing: This expo involves handling, judging and showing of beef cattle as well as attending lectures about industry pathways and developments.
  • SA Sheep Expo during April 2023 - 2024: This expo involves handling, judging and showing of sheep as well as attending lectures about industry pathways and developments.
  • Livestock Show Involvement 2019 - ongoing: helping breeders and committee at country and royal shows to look after, prepare and show stock. I am currently on the Naracoorte Show Committee involved with the set up and preparations on the entire show.
  • Tasmanian Junior Beef Expo 2024: This expo involves handling, judging and showing of beef cattle as well as attending lectures about industry pathways and developments.

Timeline

Farm Hand

Seriston Pastoral Company
01.2024 - 09.2024

Casual Farm Hand

AJ & PA McBride - Konetta Station
10.2023 - 11.2023

Casual Farm Hand

AJ & PA McBride - Konetta Station
07.2023 - 07.2023

SACE Stage 2 - Agricultural Education

Urrbrae Agricultural High School

Certificate 2 in Automotive - Mechanical Servicing Technologies - Mechanical Servicing Technologies

TAFE SA

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