Hardworking Farm Manager bringing 11+ years of experience in the field. Excellent relationship-building, multitasking and organizational skills. Proficient in maintaining land, equipment and facilities in good working order.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Manager
B&D Wilson
06.2023 - Current
Managed farm staff efficiently, providing training and guidance
Increased farm productivity, 482MS per cow
54000MS increase from the previous season
Improved animal health through regular monitoring, Allflex collars
Improved mating results from 53% to 75% 6 week in calf rate through feeding/high ME and great cow health
Fewer deaths than the previous season
Oversaw the maintenance of farm machinery
Manager
Mark Williams
06.2018 - 05.2023
Herd Manager role at Ferngrove Farms (Aylesbury Creamery)
Fonterra suppler (38767) and also Raw milk vending machine on farm and deliveries into Christchurch, Rangiora, Rolleston, Rakaia and Ashburton
Milking 460 cows total, 380 spring calving and 80 autumn calving
40 Aside herringbone shed
Winter Milking
ACR
ADF Teat spraying
Center point pivot
Klines.
2IC
Rory Burgess
06.2015 - 05.2018
2IC role at Ferngrove Farms
550 cows.
Skills
Experience in winter fodder beet feeding
Staff management
Irrigation center point pivots, Turbo rainers
Fencing
Milking
Animal Health
Pasture management
Maintaining and keeping a clean milking shed
Animal Nutrition
Livestock management
Preventive Maintenance
Inventory Management
Calving time duties
Mating
Personal Information
Place of Birth: Nelson
Date of Birth: 04/09/90
Gender: Male
Nationality: Kiwi
Driving License: DK218065
Marital Status: Single
References
Mark Williams, 0212266300, Ferngrovefarms@gmail.com