George Murray
Kaitaia,NTL
Summary
Knowledgeable Beekeeper with 10 years of experience in the industry, running a team of beekeepers.
Part Time fencing contractor and tree planter on the off season, fencing and planting rural steep country.
Hard working, punctual, reliable and dedicated to giving the best to a company business.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Horse Trainer
Esther’s Equine Services
05.2023 - Current
- Managed feeding, rugging and general stable procedures, communicating issues or significant maintenance requirements to management when necessary.
- Worked with ranch hands to clean stables and riding areas.
- Provided treatment for minor horse injuries.
- Maintained animal health records, treating minor injuries and reporting serious injuries to owners for consultation with veterinarians.
- Inspected, prepared, cleaned, disinfected and maintained comfortable horse stable and enclosures.
- Rode horses in training sessions and provided feedback on track performance.
- Maintained clean, neat, and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.
- Transportation of clients horses in horse trucks and trailers
- Maintenance of farm machinery, trucks, horse trailers
- Tractor driving , lawn mowers and farm machinery.
Beekeeping Team Leader
Tai Tokerau Honey
06.2015 - 05.2023
- Organizing team to complete pre-planned work-
- Trained new employees to become competent beekeepers.
- Fallowed and promoted companies Health and Safety practices.
- Maintained healthy hives, regularly checking colonies for larvae and completing disease and mite checks.
- Confidently completed regular night shifts transporting large amounts of hives overnight to new locations.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Boosted revenue by renting hives to orchards and farms.
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting hives, assessing quality, and identifying problems such as disease or mite infestation.
- Destroyed diseased bee colonies
- Monitored health of queen bees to verify healthy egg production.
- Used smoke pot to force bees into hive to inspect hive and retrieve honey.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Preserved general hive health by inspecting for mites and providing ample food for bees.
- Destroyed excess queen bee cells to prevent division of colony.
- Class 2, 4 truck license.
- Competent operator of small machinery such as, tractor, Avant and forklift.
Fence Laborer
Taitokerau Honey
11.2022 - Current
- Used hand tools and instruments to take measurements.
- Dug holes and trenches to position fences correctly.
- Put in stays, foots and tie backs on 8 wire fences
Feild Engineer
NZDF
10.2011 - 06.2015
- General soldering tasks
- Completed ADAS part 1 Dive course
- Helped with search operations as part of the specialist search team in NZDF
- Assembled, disassembled and maintained various weapons for operational readiness.
- Coordinated patrol operations to maintain safe urban and rural environments.
- Upheld Branch dress and appearance regulations for professional appearance.
Weed Sprayer
Coast 2 Coast Spraying
Keri Keri, Northland
03.2024 - Current
- Achieved weed-free landscapes by meticulously applying appropriate herbicides to affected areas.
- Enhanced overall plant health by identifying and targeting specific invasive species for removal.
- Reduced chemical waste and environmental impact with precise measurements and applications of herbicides.
- Ensured safety of surrounding vegetation through careful selection and application of targeted treatments.
- Collaborated with team members for efficient completion of large-scale weed control projects.
- Maximized effectiveness of weed control efforts by regularly maintaining and calibrating spraying equipment.
- Completed tasks in a timely manner, adhering to strict project schedules and deadlines.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication regarding project progress and outcomes.
- Streamlined operations by organizing inventory and maintaining a clean work environment at all times.
- Kept detailed records of treatments applied including dates, locations, chemicals used-allowing accurate tracking performance and results.
- Used proper PPE and safety protocols for personal health and safety of other staff.
- Maintained knowledge of equipment necessary to complete jobs, acquiring new skills and techniques.
- Mixed paint colors and appropriate chemicals to complete projects.
- Inspected vehicles and equipment and performed minor repair work to maintain optimal functionality and longevity.
Education
NCEA Level 2 -
Kaitaia College
Kaitaia, NTLSkills
- Calculations and Measurements
- Recordkeeping Ability
- Job Site Organization
- Machinery Maintenance
- Jobsite Safety
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Attention to Detail
- Vehicle Loading and Unloading
- Time Management
- Food Safety Guidelines
- Beekeeping
Diving, Horse riding and Rugby
Love the outdoors, staying fit and enjoying what New Zealand has to offer.
I have ridden horses my whole life breaking in and riding young or tricky ones, i enjoy educating and giving them experience riding over farm and coast lines. Every year i volunteer at a charitable event called Trek for Life. A 7 day event fund raising for different charities, where each year we cover a different part of New Zealand with up to 160 bikers, walkers and horse riders its an incredible experience and event to be part of .
Very lucky to have access to some of the far north's best dive spots and have enjoyed diving with my family since I was young.
Staying fit and healthy has always been important to me and have always enjoyed been part of my local rugby club.
Timeline
Weed Sprayer
Coast 2 Coast Spraying
03.2024 - Current
Horse Trainer
Esther’s Equine Services
05.2023 - Current
Fence Laborer
Taitokerau Honey
11.2022 - Current
Beekeeping Team Leader
Tai Tokerau Honey
06.2015 - 05.2023
Feild Engineer
NZDF
10.2011 - 06.2015
NCEA Level 2 -
Kaitaia College
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