Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Hobbies and Interests
Certification
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ETHAN GRAY

Invercargill,STL

Summary

Honest and enthusiastic professional with a strong sense of pride in my work and everything I do. I can communicate effectively with all different types of individuals and work independently or collaboratively. Passionate about agricultural technology and development, seeking opportunities to expand skills and tackle new challenges. Self-motivated and eager to learn to achieve my own personal goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tractor and Machinery Salesman

Agricentre South LTD
Invercargill, Southland
06.2022 - Current
  • Built and maintained relationships with customers, providing solutions for their tractor and machinery interests.
  • Conducted demo days and field events to showcase new and existing products.
  • Tailored finance packages that align with customer requirements.
  • Customised warranty and service plans based on individual customer preferences.
  • Acquired knowledge of new products and industry developments through continuous learning.
  • Design and prepare customer quotations and proposals.
  • Purchasing and ordering machinery for sale.
  • Installing new tractors and machinery post-sale.
  • Maintained accurate sales records and customer interactions.

General Farm Hand

Weeowna Farm 2011 LTD
Riverton, Southland
03.2020 - 06.2022
  • Returned to Weeowna Farm, this time in a slightly different role overseeing all tractor and drystock movements, key tasks included. digger tasks, fencing, dry stock management, and comprehensive farm and machinery upkeep across two dairy farms and a grazing block.
  • All tractor-oriented tasks, from feeding out to ground work and prep, baleage, silage, fertilizer application, and much more.
  • Digger operating.
  • Fencing.
  • Dry stock management.
  • General farm up keep.

Diagnostic Troubleshooter

535901 Yukon INC LTD
Yukon, Canada
03.2019 - 10.2019
  • 535901 Yukon INC LTD, is a gold mine operating close to small town called Dawson City in the Yukon of Canada, unfortunately due to the global pandemic of COVID19 I could not return for the start of what would have been my 2nd season.
  • Started as a machine operator and, within six weeks, was given the job of Diagnostic Troubleshooter, working on all aspects of a gold mining operation, including.
  • Working with all the plant.
  • Driving machinery.
  • Gold Cleaning.
  • Maintenance of all plant and machinery.
  • Running Fuel Trucks.
  • Building/Concreting.
  • And anything else that was required.

Farm Manager

Weeowna Farm 2011 LTD
Riverton, Southland
01.2010 - 03.2019

Initially starting with Weeowna Farm, as a general farm hand, becoming 2IC shortly after, responsible for the day to day co-ordination of the milking shed and dairy platform. In 2015 I was promoted to the position ofDuring this period, I was instrumental in bringing a very run-down farm to a high-performing dairy unit.run down farm to a high performing Dairy Unit.

  • My duties as Farm Manager included:
  • Animal Husbandry and Welfare.
  • Pasture and Grazing Management.
  • Management of staff.
  • Communication with outside agencies, including vets, farm reps, and chemical reps.
  • Working with Asure Quality to ensure standards are met and maintained.
  • Effluent management.
  • Farm maintenance.
  • Tractor work.
  • Shed hygiene and maintenance.
  • Daily and weekly reporting to the farm owner.
  • Communication with contractors coming onto the farm to work.
  • Planning and assessing all needs for the daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal running of the farm.

Education

High School

Southland Boys High School
Invercargill, NZ

St john Craner

Rural Business And Sales Training - Agrarian
Online Learning

Skills

  • Customer relationship management
  • Sales strategies
  • Product knowledge
  • Machinery operation
  • Farming Practices
  • Troubleshooting

References

Craig Adams, Owner, Weeowna Farm 2011 LTD, 027 324 8801,

Richard Clapperton, Sales Manager, Agricentre South LTD, 027 265 1880

Anthony Haines, NZ Fire Service, 027 221 0128

Hobbies and Interests

  • Social Sports including Touch Rugby, Basketball, Netball
  • Cross Country Endurance Racing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Hiking
  • Gymming
  • Socialising

Certification

  • Class 2 Heavy traffic license
  • Forklift operators certificate

Timeline

Tractor and Machinery Salesman

Agricentre South LTD
06.2022 - Current

General Farm Hand

Weeowna Farm 2011 LTD
03.2020 - 06.2022

Diagnostic Troubleshooter

535901 Yukon INC LTD
03.2019 - 10.2019

Farm Manager

Weeowna Farm 2011 LTD
01.2010 - 03.2019

High School

Southland Boys High School

St john Craner

Rural Business And Sales Training - Agrarian
ETHAN GRAY