Vanessa Thompson

• Assisted shearers in maintaining a smooth workflow, promptly removing shorn fleece from the workspace.
• Maintained a clean work environment, regularly sweeping floors and disposing of debris to prevent contamination.
• Contributed to team success through clear communication and collaboration with fellow wool handlers and shearers.
• Optimized workflow by coordinating with team members to effectively manage multiple shearing stations simultaneously.

• Assisted shearers in maintaining a smooth workflow, promptly removing shorn fleece from the workspace.
• Maintained a clean work environment, regularly sweeping floors and disposing of debris to prevent contamination.
• Enhanced wool quality by implementing proper handling techniques and maintaining cleanliness standards.
• Provided support to other team members, sharing knowledge of best practices in wool handling procedures.
• Optimized workflow by coordinating with team members to effectively manage multiple shearing stations simultaneously.
• Contributed to team success through clear communication and collaboration with fellow wool handlers and shearers.
• Collaborated closely with farm owners and managers to understand specific requirements for each flock being handled.
• Improved efficiency with timely preparation of wool for storage and transportation.
• Exceeded client expectations with meticulous attention to detail when preparing wool for shipment or sale.
• Continuously sought opportunities for improvement, implementing new techniques learned through professional networking and industry research.
• Streamlined processes and reduced downtime during shearing season by setting up equipment efficiently before each session.
• Consistently met deadlines for processing orders, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products to customers worldwide.
• Performed basic maintenance and cleaning processes on spinning machines and related equipment.

Work as part of a team ,exactly the same job description as previously described with my other employers

Introducing young people into the shearing industry , theory in class room, hands on training at work place, showing and explaining the procedures and importance of this employment, aswell as health and safety awares

Also in shed training for level 1 - 4 senior level ,aswell as theory training for certificates

I was also involved with Straight to work courses, where we worked with Winz New Zealand ,to get kids who were on the dole , and introduce them to our industry, which was a great success , and many of these youth stayed and are still employed and are now woolhandlers ,shearers and woolclassing

I have been working as a woolhandler , woolclasser for 36 years and have shorn a few sheep over the years

Our industry is slowly but surely declining ,for many reasons and at present with our employer work has come to a complete halt.

However sad and worrying this is, i am interested in finding employment in a different industry

Im a fit fast and switched on worker, im used to working in a team enviroment and have been a team leader

These days im keen to just be part of a team and be given details and direction of what is expected and needed from me , and im happy to adhere, i am also happy to work alone