Gopal Kandel
Herd Manager (Dairy Worker)
christchurch,CAN
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Herd Manager
Farm Rights
06.2022 - Current
- Managed feed and inventory of facility.
- Planned, directed, delegated and performed daily chores for farm.
- Evaluated animal feed rations to deliver maximum intake and daily gain to reduce overall cost per head.
- Performed inventory control and quality assurance of farm's products, supplies and materials and discarded or reordered products as necessary.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
Dairy Farm Assistant
Brunelly Farms Limited
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Reported broken or damaged equipment to supervisor for repair or replacement.
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
Packout Team Leader
Talleys Group Ltd
10.2016 - 07.2021
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Education
High School Diploma -
National Institute of Technology
Tauranga, NZ05.2016
Skills
- Chemical Identification
- Grazing Ground Maintenance
- Cropping and Regrassing
- Vaccination Administration
Certification
1. New Zealand Certificate in Business level 3
2. Health and safety Level 2
- Licensed New Zealand Driving
Timeline
Herd Manager
Farm Rights
06.2022 - Current
Dairy Farm Assistant
Brunelly Farms Limited
07.2021 - 06.2022
Packout Team Leader
Talleys Group Ltd
10.2016 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
National Institute of Technology