Dion Christopher Lee Johnston-Joyce
Tokanui,STL
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Dairy Farmer
Kris & Liz Peterson
2022.06 - Current
- Milked 450 cows using milking machinery.
- Maintained farm equipment and vehicles.
- Detected lameness and Mastitis
- Moved breaks and fences
- Ensured high-quality milk by maintaining clean milking equipment and practicing proper sanitation protocols.
- Attended promptly to needs of sick cows to maintain health of livestock.
- Kept stock healthy with adequate food, water and open space.
Dairy Farmer
Udder Madness LTD (Kelly Hoebergen)
2020.01 - 2022.05
- Monitored milk production quality and quantity and evaluated daily data to address inefficiencies.
- Milked 850 cows using milking machinery.
- Attended promptly to needs of sick cows to maintain health of livestock.
- Maintained farm equipment and vehicles.
Dairy Farmer
Corey Chalklen
2020.06 - 2020.08
- Fencing
- Feeding
- Milking 500 cows
- Calving
- Maintained farm equipment and vehicles.
Dairy Assistant
Regan McLeod
2019.07 - 2020.06
- Calving
- Hosing
- Detecting lame feet and mastitis
- Milked 500 cows using milking machinery.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas, storage facilities, and machinery to uphold high standards of hygiene and food safety.
Dairy Assistant
Robbie Byars
2018.09 - 2019.07
- Hosing
- Mastitis detection
- Improved overall dairy product quality by implementing strict hygiene protocols and regular equipment maintenance.
- Calving
- Assisted contract milker and 2ic with daily milking
Dairy Farmer
Udder Madness LTD
2015.01 - 2018.01
- Learning wash
- Some tractor work
- Hosing
- Topping
- Feeding out
- Improved cow milking efficiency by implementing proper milking techniques and maintaining clean equipment.
- Milked 800 cows using milking machinery.
Relief Milking
Anthony Crockery
2015.01 - 2015.03
- Am and Pm Milking
- Hosing
- Milked 800 cows using milking machinery.
Junior Dairy Assistant
Udder Madness LTD
2013.01 - 2014.07
- Weed spraying
- Milked 800 cows using milking machinery
- Feeding
- Hosing
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
Panel Beating
Parkside panels & paint
2012.06 - 2012.11
- Bogging
- Putting parts on cars
- Cleaning cars
Meat Packer
Lorneville Alliance
2012.01 - 2012.07
- Making boxes
- Packing
- Sorting meat
- Packaged and attached labeling to various meat selections.
Education
NCEA levels 1 and 2 -
Aurora College
Invercargill, STL2013
Skills
- Detecting mastitis
- Detecting lame feet
- Some tractor work
- Calving
- Feeding
References
- Kelly Hoebergen, 0276829511
- Corey Chalklen, 0277596711
- Kris & Liz Peterson, 0278783087 (current employers)
Hobbies and Interests
In my spare time i like to be outdoors, i like to get my hands dirty fixing my own vehicles, 4WDriving up in the bush, Fishing, Hunting, spending time with my 2 daughters and wife.
Timeline
Dairy Farmer
Kris & Liz Peterson
2022.06 - Current
Dairy Farmer
Corey Chalklen
2020.06 - 2020.08
Dairy Farmer
Udder Madness LTD (Kelly Hoebergen)
2020.01 - 2022.05
Dairy Assistant
Regan McLeod
2019.07 - 2020.06
Dairy Assistant
Robbie Byars
2018.09 - 2019.07
Relief Milking
Anthony Crockery
2015.01 - 2015.03
Dairy Farmer
Udder Madness LTD
2015.01 - 2018.01
Junior Dairy Assistant
Udder Madness LTD
2013.01 - 2014.07
Panel Beating
Parkside panels & paint
2012.06 - 2012.11
Meat Packer
Lorneville Alliance
2012.01 - 2012.07
NCEA levels 1 and 2 -
Aurora College