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Delma Dunham

Greymouth,WTC

Summary

With a diverse work background spanning various industries, my expertise primarily lies in agriculture and education. Throughout my career, I have actively imparted knowledge and skills, fostering a lifelong passion for learning and teaching. My commitment is to formalize this dedication by leveraging my extensive skill set to educate adults within the rural sector. To support this career objective, I have proactively engaged in adult education courses. With enthusiasm, high energy, and maturity, I am eager to contribute as a positive and dynamic member of your team.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Rural Animal Technician Tutor

AGC Training For Industry
01.2017 - Current
  • Develop and deliver curriculum materials for rural animal care technician training programs.
  • Provide hands-on instruction in animal care techniques, including feeding, grooming, and medical procedures.
  • Assess students' progress and provide feedback to facilitate learning and skill development.
  • Collaborate with local agricultural organizations and veterinary clinics to enhance training opportunities and resources.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and ethical standards in all instructional activities.
  • Mentor students in professional conduct and workplace readiness skills.
  • Stay current with industry trends and advancements in animal care practices.
  • Participate in program evaluation and contribute to curriculum improvement efforts.
  • Support students in securing internships or employment opportunities in the animal care field.
  • Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and performance evaluations.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with supervisors, veterinarians, and research staff to address any concerns or issues related to animal care promptly and effectively.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
  • Established positive relationships with both students and parents, fostering open communication regarding academic progress and goals.
  • Integrated cultural and historical context into language teaching, enhancing students' understanding and appreciation of subject.
  • Developed personalized learning plans for students with special educational needs, enabling significant progress in their academic performance.
  • Encouraged students to set and achieve personal academic goals, leading to sense of accomplishment and increased motivation.
  • Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
  • Created positive and encouraging learning environment to foster love for learning among students.
  • Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
  • Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
  • Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.

2IC Dairy Farming

RT & CA Colebrook
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Milk harvesting
  • Stock management and health
  • Effluent management
  • Feed budgeting
  • Improved team productivity by streamlining daily operations and implementing efficient processes.
  • Identified trends and assessed opportunities to improve processes and execution.

Dairy Farm Assistant

Taree Farms
01.2011 - 12.2011
  • Milk harvesting
  • Stock management and health
  • Effluent management
  • Feed budgeting
  • Improved overall farm efficiency by implementing modern dairy farming techniques and embracing technology.
  • Facilitated compliance with regulatory requirements by keeping up-to-date records related to animal identification tags or registration papers.
  • Contributed to environmental sustainability initiatives such as manure management plans designed to reduce nutrient runoff into local waterways.
  • Supported efficient pasture management by regularly monitoring grazing patterns, rotating pastures as required, and ensuring adequate water supply for the herd.
  • Monitored milk production quality and quantity and evaluated daily data to address inefficiencies.
  • Led daily exercises for 360+ animals and leveraged opportunities to assess behaviors and correct problems early.

Manager Director

Gourmet Pluss
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Chef
  • Finances, cash flow and balancing
  • Ordering of stock
  • Staff management and timetabling
  • Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
  • Developed a high-performing team through effective recruitment, training, and performance management.
  • Improved team productivity with ongoing training and development programs, fostering culture of continuous improvement.
  • Improved team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.

Education

Train The Trainer -

Professional Development Training
Whanganui, NZ
2024

Education Tutor -

UCOL
Whanganui, NZ
2021

Assessor -

Southern Institute of Technology
Auckland, NZ
05.2017

NCALNE L5 -

UCOL
Whanganui, NZ
2017

Milk Quality -

Taratahi
Masterton, NZ
2012

Fine Wool Merino - Sustainable Agriculture

TAFE
Fremantle, AU
1991

Skills

Communication:

Proficient in engaging in both work-related and personal conversations
Strong listening skills with accurate follow-through on instructions
Confident in delivering instructions in various settings, including workplaces and with children of primary and secondary ages

  • Numeracy and Literacy Skills:

Well-read for recreation, work, and study
Skilled at reading and comprehending information and instructions
Precise in recording information and data
Excellent numerical skills for calculations and record-keeping

  • Computing Skills:

Competent in Word, Research, Email, PowerPoint, and various digital technologies
Quick to learn new work-related systems

  • Team Skills and Independence:

Thoughtful and perceptive team member, capable of identifying strengths and weaknesses within a team and organizing for efficiency
Enjoys collaborating on tasks or projects
Self-motivated, disciplined, and adept at self-management
Reliable, trustworthy, able to work unsupervised, consistently meeting and exceeding expectations

  • Health and Safety Awareness:

Proficient in First Aid, including CPR
Understands risk protocols in various work contexts, especially in agriculture
Skilled in identifying, minimizing, and eliminating risks
Knowledgeable about Incident Report forms and their utilization
Practices safety measures to ensure personal and others' well-being

  • Agriculture-based Skills:

Experienced in farm management, including budgeting, accounting, and animal health
Knowledgeable in various agricultural practices such as wool handling, weed and pest control, feed management, milking, fencing, and horse handling
Proficient in work dog training and management

  • Education-based Skills:

Experienced as a Teacher Aide, providing support at primary and secondary levels
Relief teacher at secondary school level
Tutoring experience with adults and children in various subjects, including riding, sports, and remedial reading

References

Wendy Waldegrave 

Secondary School Teacher / Whanganui City College

06 3435069

027 2579478


Steven Gudsell

Owner/ Gudsell Farms & AGC Training For Industry

06 3488215

027 241 4982



Contact

Greymouth WTC

Education

Fremantle, AU,Palmerston North, NZ,Masterton, NZ,Whanganui, NZ,Auckland, NZ,Whanganui, NZ,Whanganui, NZ

Interests

My interests encompass a broad spectrum of activities. As an avid horse rider, I actively participate in hunting, show jumping, and competing in Flat Classes during my leisure time. Additionally, I share my life with two Maltese Terriers. 

While I previously served as a coach, my current passion lies in following netball. I consider myself a food enthusiast, delighting in fine dining experiences paired with exquisite wines, and I thoroughly enjoy culinary pursuits. A dedicated reader, I find pleasure in solving crosswords. Fueling my curiosity, I have a keen interest in travel, having extensively explored both New Zealand and destinations abroad.

Timeline

Rural Animal Technician Tutor

AGC Training For Industry
01.2017 - Current

2IC Dairy Farming

RT & CA Colebrook
01.2014 - 01.2017

Dairy Farm Assistant

Taree Farms
01.2011 - 12.2011

Manager Director

Gourmet Pluss
01.2009 - 01.2010

Train The Trainer -

Professional Development Training

Education Tutor -

UCOL

Assessor -

Southern Institute of Technology

NCALNE L5 -

UCOL

Milk Quality -

Taratahi

Fine Wool Merino - Sustainable Agriculture

TAFE

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