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Emily Higgins

Tapawera Wakefield,TAS

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

I love hunting fishing, working with cattle on our beef farms and dairy cattle.

I currently love working with children at our Tapawera playcentre. Dependable individual with exceptional people skills. Real team player committed to high levels of job performance. Positively interacts with customers and employees alike in retail environment.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista Shift Supervisor

Starbucks Nelson
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments as shift manager.
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanour and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Supermarket Worker

Sharon And Murray Williams
01.2020 - 05.2021
  • Assisted customers with locating desired items, resulting in improved shopping experiences.
  • Helped customers complete purchases by moving heavy items, collecting payments, and bagging purchases.
  • Supported team members during busy periods, ensuring smooth operations throughout the store.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service at checkout lanes.
  • Contributed to overall teamwork atmosphere through open communication with coworkers regarding tasks needing completion or assistance.
  • Handled customer inquiries, addressing concerns with professionalism, empathy, and politeness.

2IC Herd Manager

Warric Johnson
06.2018 - 06.2019
  • Planned, directed, delegated and performed daily chores for farm.
  • Performed inventory control and quality assurance of farm's products, supplies and materials and discarded or reordered products as necessary.
  • Evaluated animal feed rations to deliver maximum intake and daily gain to reduce overall cost per head.
  • Managed feed and inventory of facility.
  • Monitored inventory of products and placed purchase orders for major accounts.
  • Supervised all planting, cultivating, fertilization, irrigation, spraying and harvesting field operations.
  • Collaborated with agronomists to create custom nutrient management plans tailored to specific soil types and crop requirements.
  • Implemented biosecurity measures to prevent disease outbreaks and maintain overall herd health.
  • Coordinated seasonal tasks such as planting, harvesting, and manure management efficiently.
  • Enhanced herd health by implementing preventative medicine protocols and regular monitoring of herd conditions.
  • Improved employee performance with comprehensive training programs focused on animal care, safety, and operational efficiency.
  • Assisted veterinarians with routine health checks and emergency treatments as needed.
  • Evaluated performance metrics regularly to identify areas for improvement in animal care or farm operations.
  • Ensured accurate record keeping for all animals, including health records, breeding data, and growth measurements.
  • Increased milk production through strategic breeding programs and proper nutrition management.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness in barns and milking parlours to minimize disease transmission.
  • Established effective communication channels within the team to promote a clear understanding of responsibilities and expectations among employees.
  • Optimized grazing patterns by designing efficient pasture rotation schedules that promoted sustainable land use.
  • Streamlined milking procedures to maximize output while maintaining a stress-free environment for the cows.
  • Managed staffing needs efficiently by recruiting qualified candidates, overseeing staff scheduling, and ensuring adequate coverage during peak seasons.
  • Fostered positive relationships with external stakeholders such as veterinarians, suppliers, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
  • Fed and watered over 1200 dairy cows according to strict feeding schedules and dietary needs.

Dairy Farm Assistant

Phil And Jocelyn Riley
01.2014 - 06.2019
  • Enhanced milk production by implementing efficient milking techniques and ensuring proper handling of dairy cows.
  • Assisted in breeding programs by managing heat detection and artificial insemination processes for optimal results.
  • Increased farm efficiency by maintaining and repairing various farm equipment, including tractors and milking machines.
  • Ensured cow comfort with timely bedding changes, hoof trimming, and other routine care practices.
  • Milked 1200 cows twice a day, tractor work and quad bike work.

Outlook Café
- 01.2012
  • Maintained a clean and organized café environment, adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Managed cash register transactions accurately, ensuring proper handling of cash and credit card payments.
  • Wiped, sanitized and maintained floors, facility, and equipment to adhere with company standards and procedures.
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly while multitasking effectively to maintain optimal productivity levels during busy periods.
  • Produced food and drink products adhering to company quality and quantity standards.

Babysitting Tapawera
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.

Berry picking Southern Alpine Tapawera
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Consistently met or exceeded daily picking targets through diligence and attention to detail in the field.
  • Developed expertise in recognizing different types of berries and their optimal harvesting times for peak flavor and freshness.
  • Ensured quality control by carefully inspecting berries for ripeness and discarding spoiled ones.

Shed Handling Tapawera Roger Simpson
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Continuously strived towards self-improvement and skill development, leading to better quality workmanship and increased efficiency in shearing tasks.

Education

Diploma - Agribusiness Management

Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ

Skills

    • Friendly, Positive Attitude
    • Teamwork and Collaboration
    • Customer Service
    • Problem-Solving
    • Time Management
    • Attention to Detail
    • Flexible and Adaptable
    • Dependable and Responsible
      • Multitasking Abilities
      • Excellent Communication
      • Critical Thinking
      • Computer Skills
      • Organizational Skills
      • Calm Under Pressure
      • Organization and Time Management

Ability

NCEA Level 1,2,3 , Certificate of Achievement in PORSE Early Childhood Education and Training, Barista Certificates through Starbucks Nelson, Modern Apprenticeship in Dairy Farming Level 4 and gaining the diploma in agribusiness management.

Research: Collected and put together research logs over years and presented speeches., Worked with children at school and at various play centres for over 3 years and gained many childcare certificates., Managed Outlook Café 2001-2012: Managing money, rosters, opening and closing., Farm work, sheep work, shed handling., Dairy farming, machine work., Making coffee, serving customers., Organization/Administration: Member of Tapawera School Ball committee in 2008., Looked after Tapawera Schools office and phones numerous times as a student., Member of the student council 2009., Managed Outlook Café: Sorting rosters and making phone calls for orders., Grew up at a campground helping greet people, using phones, taking messages, and booking people in., Organizing staff roster on the dairy farm at Bushend farm., Owning my own small business., Use of Office Word for processing essays, letters, and rosters., Prepared surveys and charts using Excel., Use of PowerPoint for speeches., Use of internet., Taught children at young age's food and home ec at school 3 days a week for a term as a student., Attended a leadership forum, been a member of student council year 13 2009., Member of school ball committee 2008., Helped young children in sports classes., Attended play centre every fortnight for gateway for the last 2/3 years., Managing Outlook Café for a few months 2011-2012 training new staff members., Stepping up on Phil and Jocelyn's dairy farm teaching new workers., Prepared and delivered speeches at school achieving high standards., Attended school meetings with teachers, students, and parents., My communication skills are high with all age groups., Had to manage the café, worked well as a team, was always there when workers needed something., Use of phones in any situation., Use of computers., Working with farm collies around the district.

Working with my husband on our beef farms tractor driving and animal stockmanship.

Working with dairy cows and running the team as a 2ic herd manager.

Employmenthistory

  • Tapawera 4 Square 2007 and then again in 2020
  • Berry picking Southern Alpine Tapawera 2008-2009
  • Babysitting Tapawera 2007-2010
  • Shed Handling Tapawera Roger Simpson 2008-2009
  • Helped parents run motels camping ground in Tapawera for over 5 years
  • Outlook Café Tapawera
  • Starbucks Nelson
  • Phil and Jocelyn Riley Dairy farm
  • 2ic herd manager dairy farm

Personalhighlights

I am very honest, reliable, dependable, punctual, trustworthy, and adaptable., I am cheerful, friendly, easy going, caring, patient, mature, helpful, and a fast learner willing to give anything a go., I have high levels of initiative and motivation. I am self-starting and also persistent., I have good interpersonal communication and high standards of self-presentation.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Sports
  • Tramping
  • Farm work working with sheep cows
  • English/writing
  • Teaching/working with children
  • Going out having fun, and being in the outdoors
  • Baking
  • Hunting and fishing

Timeline

Supermarket Worker

Sharon And Murray Williams
01.2020 - 05.2021

2IC Herd Manager

Warric Johnson
06.2018 - 06.2019

Dairy Farm Assistant

Phil And Jocelyn Riley
01.2014 - 06.2019

Berry picking Southern Alpine Tapawera
01.2008 - 01.2009

Shed Handling Tapawera Roger Simpson
01.2008 - 01.2009

Babysitting Tapawera
01.2007 - 01.2010

Barista Shift Supervisor

Starbucks Nelson

Outlook Café
- 01.2012

Diploma - Agribusiness Management

Ara Institute of Canterbury
Emily Higgins