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Grace Fisk

Pleasant Point,Canterbury

Summary

Dedicated Dairy Farm Assistant with proven expertise at Dwyer Dairies LTD in animal husbandry and herd health monitoring. Skilled in implementing efficient milking techniques and artificial insemination, ensuring optimal breeding results. Recognized for reliability and strong team communication, contributing to improved calf health and overall farm productivity. Am very keen to up skill and learn more about feeding / fencing / tractor work ect

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Dairy Farm Assistant

Dwyer Dairies LTD
06.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Maintenance of Milking Machine
  • Can Identify and treat Sick / Lame / Mastitis cows
  • Contribute to calf health through vaccinations and drenching, can also treat young stock when unwell if needed
  • Break fencing / Grazing rotations / Residuals / Pasture cover
  • Ride 2 wheelers / Quad Bikes
  • Can drive a tractor but need a lot more training
  • Primary ITO - Milk Quality / Calving and Mating courses completed and currently completing the full Level 3 Dairy Farming


Checkout Operator

Pak N Save Richmond
05.2018 - 10.2022
  • Maintained a clean and organized checkout area, ensuring a positive shopping experience for Customers
  • Worked flexible hours and extra shifts to cover shifts required by the roster
  • Collaborated with team members to manage long lines during peak hours, streamlining the checkout process for all customers.
  • Actively listened to customer needs, recommending appropriate products or services when necessary.
  • Realigned shelf, bin and rack merchandise to restore presentation of items and promote sales.
  • Utilized strong communication skills to explain promotions or special offers clearly to customers during their visit.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Handled returns and exchanges professionally, upholding company policies while providing excellent customer service.
  • Effectively resolved customer complaints by taking prompt action to address issues head-on and find suitable solutions.
  • Balanced cash registers at the end of each shift, confirming accuracy in both drawer totals and transaction records.
  • Trained new employees on proper checkout procedures, enhancing overall efficiency across the team.
  • Answered incoming calls to offer information and direct individuals to correct personnel.
  • Promoted store loyalty programs to increase customer engagement and retention rates.
  • Supported loss prevention efforts by adhering strictly to company guidelines regarding theft prevention measures at the point of sale.
  • Checked ID for age-restricted items to prevent sales of alcohol or tobacco products to ineligible customers.
  • Provided each customer with detailed receipts for proof of purchase and to avoid discrepancies.
  • Followed store opening and closing procedures to keep store secure and avoid erroneously setting off security alarms

Relief Milker

Phillip Jones
01.2015 - 04.2018

Rounding up cows in the paddock and following them into the milking shed

Cupping on cows and removing cups once they were milked out

Applying teat spray onto cows udders after milking

hanging cups up for plant wash and hosing down the shed and yards

Following cows to their paddock and locking them in

Setting up paddocks for cows to go into after milking

Education

No Degree - NCEA Level 1 And 2

Garin College
Stoke, NZ
08-2018

Skills

  • Animal welfare
  • Team communication
  • Farm safety protocols
  • Herd health monitoring
  • Vaccination administration
  • Animal husbandry
  • Heat detection
  • Artificial insemination
  • Time management
  • Animal care
  • Reliability
  • Milking proficiency

Timeline

Dairy Farm Assistant

Dwyer Dairies LTD
06.2023 - Current

Checkout Operator

Pak N Save Richmond
05.2018 - 10.2022

Relief Milker

Phillip Jones
01.2015 - 04.2018

No Degree - NCEA Level 1 And 2

Garin College
Grace Fisk