Blaž Vodnik
Ashburton
Summary
Honest and reliable candidate seeking full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dairy Herd Manager
Tait Family Trust
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Extensive tractor work, Milking 900 cows, Feeding out, Animal welfare, Calf rearing, Fencing, Cleaning up
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Recognizing mastitis and lameness (animal health and welfare)
Dairy Farm Assistant
Cerklje Na Gorenjskem
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Enhanced milk production by implementing efficient milking techniques and ensuring proper handling of dairy cows.
- Maintained clean and sanitary conditions in the barn, contributing to overall herd health and welfare.
Assistant Farm Manager
Šenčur
10.2013 - 01.2020
- Milking and feeding cows, calving
- Grass, corn and wheat harvesting
- Machines used: Tractors (40HP, 75 HP, 150HP), front drum mower, manure spreader, slurry spreader, transporting of grass/corn/wheat.
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality, and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
Farm Assistant
Ashburton
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Calf rearing
- Feeding cattle
- Tractor working (with front loader and feeding cows)
- Helping with health issues (cows and calves)h
- Helping with health issues (cows and calves)
- Achieved best results among team members while milking (lowest cell count) with 900 cows
- Fixing simple parts
- General cleaning around the farm
General Labourer
ExtraStaff
02.2018 - 03.2018
- Building house walls
- Cleaning after construction workers.
- Cleaning boats
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
General Labourer
OneStaff
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Drilling concrete, putting up partitions and panels.
- Building/dismantling tents for A&P Show
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
Education
NZ Level 6 Diploma - Country Side And Landscape Management
Biotechnical Centre Naklo
Slovenia 09.2019 - 04.2021
Skills
Problem-Solving
Reliable and Responsible
Critical Thinking
Teamwork and Collaboration
Computer Skills
Calm Under Pressure
Professional
Personal Information
- Full NZ drivers licence class 1
- Date of Birth: 04/04/1994
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Slovenian
- Married with 3 kids
Sports enthusiast
I love engaging in sports such as Ice/inline Hockey, Volleyball and Basketball
Timeline
Dairy Herd Manager
Tait Family Trust
04.2023 - 09.2024
Dairy Farm Assistant
Cerklje Na Gorenjskem
01.2021 - 12.2022
NZ Level 6 Diploma - Country Side And Landscape Management
Biotechnical Centre Naklo
09.2019 - 04.2021
Farm Assistant
Ashburton
06.2018 - 10.2018
General Labourer
ExtraStaff
02.2018 - 03.2018
General Labourer
OneStaff
11.2017 - 01.2018
Assistant Farm Manager
Šenčur
10.2013 - 01.2020
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