Carl Kowalewski
Taranaki,Region
Summary
With the support from my family and staff I am now looking for a new role in the farming industry, after dedicating nearly thirty years to my own career.
Over the last several years I have really enjoyed teaching, training and supporting our staff into to great farm roles. After stepping back from fulltime hands on farming I am now in a position to help, support and share knowledge with others training in Taranaki.
Always keen to learn new skills with a positive and down to earth attitude I relate well to others.
I believe with all my knowledge, skills and attributes, I would adapt easily into any role with Primary ITO.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
KOVO FARMS
Owner/Operator
06.2003 - Current
Brought and sold two farms through Kovo Farms, currently own 146 hectares near Midhirst, Stratford
Dairy farm operating and management in all aspects.
Milking cows, grass management, calf rearing, financial decisions, administration, effluent control, managing staff, farm safety and education.
LIC Livestock Improvement
A B Technician
10.1997 - Current
Working as an Artificial breeding technician on a variety of dairy farms, working with owners, share milkers, contract milkers, farms assistants and LIC staff, farm safety, time management, travel and reporting/recording.
PIAUKAU FARMS
Equity Partner/Director
06.2002 - 02.2010
One of four Equity partner/directors, Piaukau Farms milking 620 cows. Sharing farm and financial management roles, full-time farm manager, budgeting and reporting
PIAKAU FARMS
Farm Manager
06.1998 - 06.2002
Daily management of farm and livestock, reporting, budgeting, milking, calf rearing, shed hygiene, weed control, staff management and farm supplies.
MAINLAND CHEESE
Factory Staff/Cheese Maker
01.1997 - 06.1998
Working in a team environment, working with a broad range of specialty cheese, cleaning machinery, packaging
PIAKAU FARMS
Farm Assistant
01.1995 - 01.1996
Milking Cows, fencing, calf rearing, weed control, tractor work
Education
Ag ITO Business Management
Rural Leadership Developement Programme
Speechcraft Course
Toastmaster International
NZ National Farm Manager of The Year
Fonterra Dairy Excellence Awards2004
Bachelor in Agriculture -
Massey University
Palmerston North, NZ05.1997
Stratford High School
Stratford, NZ1994
Francis Douglas Memorial College
New Plymouth, NZ1993
Skills
Good communication
Excellent Time management
Broad range of computer skills and technology
Problem solving for individual or team environments
Planning and organisation skills
Hardworking and friendly with a positive attitude
Good sense of humour
Timeline
KOVO FARMS
Owner/Operator
06.2003 - Current
PIAUKAU FARMS
Equity Partner/Director
06.2002 - 02.2010
PIAKAU FARMS
Farm Manager
06.1998 - 06.2002
LIC Livestock Improvement
A B Technician
10.1997 - Current
MAINLAND CHEESE
Factory Staff/Cheese Maker
01.1997 - 06.1998
PIAKAU FARMS
Farm Assistant
01.1995 - 01.1996
Ag ITO Business Management
Rural Leadership Developement Programme
Speechcraft Course
Toastmaster International
NZ National Farm Manager of The Year
Bachelor in Agriculture -
Massey University
Stratford High School
Francis Douglas Memorial College
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