Dynamic leader and problem-solver with a proven track record in property management and butchery business ownership. Excelled at Alexander Family Trust by enhancing soil quality and completing major projects within budget constraints, even amid challenges like COVID-19. Skilled in communication and leadership, significantly boosting profitability and staff productivity. Successfully trained four apprentices to trade level, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to development.
EXPERIANCE
* Improving soil quality by testing and applying appropriate nutrients
* strong awareness of weed control to maximise grass
* protecting drains/waterways by fencing/planting and maintaining or installing culverts where necessary
* growing stock to a finished weight
* project manager to large house extension
ACHIEVEMENTS
* Farm PH now 6.4 and P level 20 and improving
* drains and culverts took a test and stood up in cyclone Gabriel with little to no repair
* stock hitting well above average finished weights
* house extension completed on budget within head wind of covid by planning ahead ie(tradies and materials)
EXPERIENCE
* Manufacturing,Wholesale, Retail
* Servicing customers through a MPI template in inspected and uninspected perishable products
* Trained staff for the job required
* Trained apprentices for the trade
* Done all book work up to end of year sets of A/cs
ACHIEVEMENTS
* Took business took a very profitable level through developing new products and placing them into wholesale/Retail
* worked strongly beside my staff through communication and leadership to increase production and safety
* Qualified four apprentices to trade level
*Communication
*Leadership
*Time management
*Adaptability
*Problem solving
*Caring
1984 represented NZ pony club eventing in Japan
1984 NZ pony club A certificate ( horsemanship through welfare for the animal and riding skill)
1983 Trade certificate
2024 chainsaw certificate level 2 DOC standard
People, health and fitness have and always will be important to me. I feel this philosophy has given me a very rewarding balance in my life and living in up the kauaeranga valley in Thames has certainly enhanced that with the beach,bush and family all so close.