- Sports such as rugby, cricket and golf
- Travel - Spent 3 months on an OE in Europe, Jul-Nov 2023
- Farm work
George Ronald Parata Johnston
Summary
Professional with a strong background in customer support and agriculture, ready to excel in this role. Proven ability to address customer needs effectively and maintain high satisfaction levels. Skilled in communication, financial literacy and problem-solving.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Advisor
Farmlands Co-Operative Society
01.2022 - Current
- Resolving issues for customers
- Providing exceptional customer service
- Demonstrated strong time management skills by effectively handling multiple customer interactions simultaneously while maintaining a high level of service quality.
- Answered customer service inquiries via telephone, email and chat platform to address customer needs and promote optimum outcomes.
Lifestyle/Rural Personal Assistant
Property Brokers
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisting rural agents in computer administration work.
- Visiting farms and lifestyle blocks in North Canterbury
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
Farm Hand
Scargill Hills Farming Limited
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Carried out daily farm tasks such as drenching, crutching and shifting stock.
- Operated various farm machinery.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members and independently.
Farm Hand
11.2018 - 12.2018
- Stock handling, tailing, drenching, vaccinating
- High level of responsibility as given certain tasks to carry out properly to meet farmers expectations
- Worked in a team environment
- Gained experience in time management and communication skills
Farm Hand
Cairnhill Farm
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Mustering, stock handling, tractor work and fencing
- High level of responsibility through working independently on a variety of tasks
- Worked in team situations
Farm Hand
Roseneath Dairy Farm
- Carried out daily farm tasks such as milking cows, operating farm machinery and cleaning milk shed to ensure animal health and welfare.
- Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.
Education
New Zealand Certificate in Real Estate Salesperson (Level 4) - Skills
Skills
07.2021
Bachelor or Agricultural Commerce -
Lincoln University
01.2020
NCEA Levels 1 and 2 Endorsed with Merit and Level 3 achieved with University Entrance -
John McGlashan College
01.2017
Skills
- Strong agriculture knowledge and experience
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Problem-solving skills
- Reliability
- Customer service excellence
- Time Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Professionalism
- Customer Relationship Management
Achievements and Sports
- Lincoln U85kg Rugby Coach (2021-2022)
- Hurunui Div 2 Rugby (2024)
- NZR Foundation Course (Level 1)
- Rugby Smart Coaching Course (2021)
- Lincoln Township Colts Rugby (2019-2020)
- Lincoln University Colts Reserve Rugby (2018)
- Maniototo Senior Cricket (2017-2019)
- John McGlashan College 1st XV Rugby (2017)
- John McGlashan College 1st XI Cricket (2016-2017)
- John McGlashan College 1st XI Hockey (2015 & 2017)
- John McGlashan College Curling (2015-2017)
- Certificate in Rural Health and Safety (2016)
- Three Peaks Mountain Run (2017)
- Otago Country Cricket Representative (2010-2016)
Interests
References
Available on request
Timeline
Customer Advisor
Farmlands Co-Operative Society
01.2022 - Current
Lifestyle/Rural Personal Assistant
Property Brokers
01.2021 - 11.2021
Farm Hand
Scargill Hills Farming Limited
11.2019 - 02.2020
Farm Hand
11.2018 - 12.2018
Farm Hand
Cairnhill Farm
11.2017 - 02.2018
NCEA Levels 1 and 2 Endorsed with Merit and Level 3 achieved with University Entrance -
John McGlashan College
Farm Hand
Roseneath Dairy Farm
New Zealand Certificate in Real Estate Salesperson (Level 4) - Skills
Skills
Bachelor or Agricultural Commerce -
Lincoln University
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