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
ITO, NZ
01.2016
Recognition of Degree in NZ -
NZQA
01.2016
Agricultural Management -
Adlofo Matthei Institute
01.2002
Organic Agriculture Seminar -
Universidad Austral
01.2002
Milk Quality Conference -
Colegio de Veterinarios
01.2001
Agriculture Level 4 -
University of Chile
01.1997
Soil Fertility -
Inia Remehue
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,
Assistant Professor at John C. Martin Centre for Liver Research and Innovations (JCMLRI)Assistant Professor at John C. Martin Centre for Liver Research and Innovations (JCMLRI)