Carlos Sandoval
Matamata,WKO
Summary
Hardworking in Farming with 25 years of experience in the agricultural industry. Dedicated to maintaining farm equipment and making sure everyday functions run smoothly. Strengths include animal health, planting, irrigating and fertilizing.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
FARM ASSISTANT
John Martin
01.2008
- Milking cows, assisting AI management, feed management, general farm work.
CONTRACT MILKING
GASQUIONE HOLDINGS LTD
06.2021 - Current
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of cows stock, prioritizing health and wellness.
CONTRACT MILKING
TLM NORTH
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Second-in-command assisting with all aspects of the milking process, AI detection, feeding calves, mastitis detection and management, mating management, cleaning and maintenance of cowshed, operation of all machinery and farm vehicles.
ASSISTANT HERD MANAGER
Longwood Farms
06.2017 - 04.2019
- All dairy farm duties as second-in-command as above
- I also obtained my ATV license and completed a health & safety course.
SENIOR HERD MANAGER
Warenga /Pukahukiwi Ltd.
01.2012 - 01.2016
- All as above as well as staff management and supervision.
FARM MANAGER
Milkpride Ltd.
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Management of 3 staff, feed management, AI detection, crop management, and all other general farm duties.
Education
Engineer of Execution in Agronomy - A Bachelor's Degree At Level 7
01.2016
Recognition of Degree in NZ -
01.2016
Agricultural Management -
01.2002
Organic Agriculture Seminar -
01.2002
Milk Quality Conference -
01.2001
Agriculture Level 4 -
01.1997
Soil Fertility -
01.1996
Skills
- Land Preparation
- Crop Management
- Stock Management
- Harvesting Knowledge
- Animal Breeding
- Milk Harvesting
- Animal Record Maintenance
- Milking Procedures
- Tractor Operation
- Fertilizer Application
- Crop Rotation
Additional Information
Details of previous farm management work in Chile (2000-2006) available on request.
References
- Stephen Loft, Diary Direct, 021530399, lofty@dairydirect.nz
- David Gasquione , Holding Ltd, 0274842090-078881866 tekereru.farm@xtra.co.nz
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Professional Working
Timeline
CONTRACT MILKING - GASQUIONE HOLDINGS LTD
06.2021 - Current
CONTRACT MILKING - TLM NORTH
06.2019 - 05.2021
ASSISTANT HERD MANAGER - Longwood Farms
06.2017 - 04.2019
SENIOR HERD MANAGER - Warenga /Pukahukiwi Ltd.
01.2012 - 01.2016
FARM MANAGER - Milkpride Ltd.
01.2009 - 01.2011
FARM ASSISTANT - John Martin
01.2008
ITO, NZ - Engineer of Execution in Agronomy, A Bachelor's Degree At Level 7
NZQA - Recognition of Degree in NZ,
Adlofo Matthei Institute - Agricultural Management,
Universidad Austral - Organic Agriculture Seminar,
Colegio de Veterinarios - Milk Quality Conference,
University of Chile - Agriculture Level 4,
Inia Remehue - Soil Fertility,