Grace Reynolds
Marton,Marton
Summary
I'm a very quick learner. Efficient and very bubbly. Strive for success. Hard working and very self proud, I get on with the tasks faced and do my best for positive outcomes . I’m Confident with animals and all the inbetween. I get pride out of achieving new tasks and always willing to face a challenge.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dairy Farm Assistant
David Key
Bulls
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Enhanced milk production by 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.
- Maintained clean and sanitary conditions in the barn, contributing to overall herd health and welfare.
- Supported a safe work environment through training in proper animal handling procedures, reducing injuries to both staff and animals.
- Enhanced herd genetics by assisting with selection of high-quality sires for breeding purposes.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of stock, prioritizing health and wellness.
- Maintained condition of stock horses used to herd cattle.
- Documented animal growth, production costs, individual behaviors, feeding patterns and other data in daily logs and main database, noting trends, and identifying areas of concern.
Sales Assistant
Big Barrel liqour Pahiatua
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Provided every customer with comprehensive assistance upon entering store through merchandise selection and completion of purchases
- Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions
- Accepted and completed cash, check and credit card payments.
Dairy Farm Assistant
Cathy Tait Palmerston North
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Aswell as been a full time dairy farmer I also worked in the farms organic yoghurt factory
- Maintained and repaired farming equipment to provide consistent usability, prime operational condition and alleviate downtime
- Examined animals to detect illnesses, injuries or disease, as well as monitor both anticipated and undesirable physical changes
- Fed, watered and monitored animals to keep all stock in peak health and optimal reproductive status
- Assisted in breeding procedures for various farm animals, including goats and cows
- Updated records with data about animal growth, feeding patterns, costs and behaviors
- Milked 140 cows daily, investigating machine issues and hand-milking when necessary
- Reared calves and know how to tube feed ect.
Early Childhood Teacher's Assistant
Cubby house Palmerston North
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors
- Assisted teachers with instruction and support for diverse needs
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts
- Worked in with babies - 5year olds.
Courier Driver
Paul Sellars
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Transported parcels to specified destinations safely and on-time
- Followed safety rules to keep clean driving record with no accidents or incidents
- Cleaned vehicle regularly to maintain professional appearance
- Line haul driver so driving from 5am-5pm
- Using scanner to ensure parcels are in the system and delivered correctly.
Relief Milker Calf Rearer
Sam Parson
02.2013 - 10.2015
- Fed, watered and monitored animals to keep all stock in peak health and optimal reproductive
- Assisted in breeding procedure
- Milked over 800 cows in a 50b rotary
- Reared 400 calves also.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Cullinane College
WanganuiSkills
- Skills in dairy farming and dairy animals
- Skills with children
- Opening and closing procedures
- Team member motivation
- Customer service
- Tractors and Jcbs
- MS Office
Timeline
Dairy Farm Assistant
David Key
08.2022 - 04.2024
Sales Assistant
Big Barrel liqour Pahiatua
04.2019 - 12.2020
Dairy Farm Assistant
Cathy Tait Palmerston North
04.2018 - 10.2018
Early Childhood Teacher's Assistant
Cubby house Palmerston North
01.2018 - 03.2018
Courier Driver
Paul Sellars
01.2016 - 04.2017
Relief Milker Calf Rearer
Sam Parson
02.2013 - 10.2015
Some College (No Degree) -
Cullinane College