Wayne Reeves

Oversaw cropping operations for the Central Qld Area- Rolleston to Dingo

Managed 4 farm managers, contractors and agronomists

Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.

Improved overall efficiency by identifying areas in need of improvement and implementing necessary changes.

Responsibilities

Manage annual business budgeting and monitor progress against anticipated revenue and cost

Mange land and water assets - aggregation 4500ha irrigated cropping across seven properties

Evaluate development opportunities and create investment proposals

Plan, manage and execute the day to day business activities

Liaise with external service providers including agronomists, freight companies and processors

Manage planting, irrigating, spraying, cultivating, and harvesting of crops

Represent and uphold a professional company image at business engagements

Key Achievements

Modernised farming practices with the implementation of Telemetry and GPS

Improve operational efficiencies across the properties

Responsibilities

Managed land and water assets across three properties with over 6000ha of irrigated cropping

Authorised and facilitated the purchase of farm equipment within budget allocation

Managed contractual capital utilisation, asset maintenance, inventory levels and operating systems

Monitored and evaluated operational, capital expense and financial performance

Improved productivity across the business with documented outcomes on costs, yields and processes

Ensured that Workplace Health and Safety procedures and policies were implemented and followed

Developed and trained a management team as an extension of practical experience

Oversaw up to 30 staff, including permanents, casuals and contractors

Represented the company at business and public engagements

Key Achievements

Oversaw new company transition with management and operations restructure

Increased cropping area from 1600ha to 3500ha in 12 months

Profit turnaround - positive in a 12 month period

Supervised and lead 3 farm managers, agronomy team, mechanic and contractors

Carried out farm improvements under "On Farm Irrigation Efficiency Program" funding and re-levelling

Reported to General Manager and Board as required

8-12 row conversion 36" to 1m

Planned and implemented development and redevelopment of recent property purchases

Responsibilities

Implemented irrigated cash crop business consisting primarily of peanuts and corn

Delivered practical farming consultations

Managed the irrigated cash cropping business

Responsibilities

Managed land and water assets - 3000ha of irrigated cropping across three adjoining properties

Implemented and facilitated the certification of Best Management Practices

Key Achievements

Evaluated and negotiated the strategic acquisition of Lochiel and Parker, to increase aggregation size and value

Implemented rotational cropping program

Facilitated conversion from 8 to 12 row configurations

Oversaw $6 Million in property redevelopment following floods in 2008 including

Developing irrigation infrastructure

Organising farm redesign

Coordinating and management of various contractors