Vicki Purcell
Quirindi,NSW
Summary
Tireless Farm Hand with strength and stamina for hard manual labor. Trained in caring for livestock and supporting healthy crop growth. Background includes farm maintenance and wholesale deliveries. Reliable employee with background handling wide-ranging daily farming needs and assisting with special projects. Trained in pest control, livestock management and chemical safety. Hardworking team player skilled in prioritizing work and meeting deadlines. Reliable employee with background handling wide-ranging daily farming needs and assisting with special projects. Trained in pest control, livestock management and chemical safety. Hardworking team player skilled in prioritizing work and meeting deadlines. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
General Farm Hand
Inghams
Quirindi
1995.01 - 1998.06
- Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
- Watered and fed livestock and cleaned pens and enclosures to maintain farm animal health.
- Assisted with maintenance and repair activities to keep buildings and equipment in safe and proper condition.
- Provided assistance during birthing events for livestock animals.
- Moved livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales and enclosures.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations related to farm operations.
- Cleaned and maintained animal pens by raking up manure and putting down fresh straw and hay.
Fuel Station Attendant
Caltex
Quirindi
1989.01 - 1992.12
- Greeted customers, answered questions and provided assistance with purchases.
- Inspected fuel pumps to ensure accuracy of pricing information displayed.
- Operated cash register to process payments and issue receipts.
- Adhered to company policies regarding cash handling procedures.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed at all times.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as spills or fires.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper operating procedures.
- Maintained records of fuel sales according to established guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness of station by sweeping floors, wiping counters and restocking shelves.
- Reported any suspicious activities or security issues immediately.
- Stocked coolers with beverages, snacks, cigarettes and other items.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing complaints promptly.
- Cleaned gas pumps, windows and doors to maintain a neat appearance.
- Processed credit card transactions accurately and securely.
- Performed daily inventory checks of merchandise and supplies.
- Answered phone calls from vendors or suppliers when necessary.
- Checked oil and water levels in vehicles as requested by customers.
- Monitored fuel tanks to maintain adequate supply levels.
- Verified customer identification for age-restricted products.
- Inspected tires for air pressure as requested by customers.
- Processed gas and amenities payments.
- Processed payments via cash, credit and debit cards and counted back change to customers to avoid cash drawer errors.
- Attended to gas spills and accidents promptly and according to established guidelines.
- Refilled outdoor window maintenance stations with cleaning supplies and [Type] items.
- Inspected identification to determine proper age of customers for alcohol and cigarettes.
- Collected payments for dispensed gas and tendered change or receipts to customers.
- Activated fuel pumps to fill vehicle tanks with gasoline or diesel fuel to specified levels.
- Sold store items and vehicle services to customers.
- Tracked food and beverage items, placing orders to replenish inventory to avoid low stock levels.
- Checked gas pumps for leaks or malfunctions and repaired faults.
- Prepared daily records of food and gas sales and balanced register drawers.
- Washed windshields and checked fluid levels and air pressure as courtesy to customers.
- Maintained adequate food and beverages in display cases and refrigerators for customer convenience.
- Checked tire pressure and levels of fuel, motor oil or other fluids, adding air or fluids as required.
Education
High School Diploma -
Quirindi High School
Quirindi, NSW1988-12
Skills
- Horticulture Knowledge
- Tractor Operation
- Teamwork and Communication
- Basic Carpentry
- Crop Cultivation
- Weather Monitoring
- Pest Control
- Harvesting Techniques
- Fence Repair
- Feed Distribution
- Land Management
- Animal Care
- Livestock Care
- Safe Equipment Use
- Farm Management
- Task Prioritization
- Animal Care Knowledge
- Stall Cleaning and Disinfecting
- Gardening and Landscaping
Affiliations
- house wife past 25years looking after all aspects of raising a family of 5 children, 1 with a special needs.
- Volunteer at all levels from pre-school to high school as well as various community organization's.
- Volunteer at Challenge day program's on a regular basis.
- Assisted a disabled relative's with day to day needs.
Timeline
General Farm Hand
Inghams
1995.01 - 1998.06
Fuel Station Attendant
Caltex
1989.01 - 1992.12
High School Diploma -
Quirindi High School
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