Janine Easton
Woodend,Invercargill
Summary
Seasoned Dairy Farmer and AB Technician with a proven track record in reproductive management and exceptional animal-handling skills. Excelled at LIC by training five apprentices and always working to a high standard. Known for efficient farm management and consistently achieving high NNRs through LIC breeding strategies. Actively engages in continuous learning and community agricultural events. Dairy Farmer with deep knowledge in all aspects of dairy farming. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively under rural conditions highlighted through improvement of overall farm productivity. Demonstrated leadership on previous farms by successfully guiding teams towards achieving daily operational goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Dairy Farmer
Self employed
, Invercargill
06.2008 - Current
- Managing the financial aspects of the farm business including budget planning, record keeping and invoicing customers for products purchased.
- Coordinated position requirements, schedules and production team processes.
- Trained new workers on safety and farm procedures.
- Monitoring animal health and wellbeing through regular checks on feed intake, body condition score and general behaviour.
- Interacted with vets, farm advisers and other contractors.
- Participating in community events related to the agricultural sector.
- Operating tractors and other farming equipment in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
AB Technician
LIC
, Southland
03.1999 - Current
- Senior AB Technician, having trained five apprentices.
- Performed my job to a high standard with good NNRs.
- Followed health and safety guidelines, ensuring a safe workplace for my assistant, apprentice, farmer, and myself.
- Worked with and gave support to other technicians, in particular, those with less experience.
- Worked with farmers to ensure they received the best possible service.
- Regularly attended conferences and continued to upskill.
Education
Diploma in Agribusiness
Primary ITO
Southland03-2016
Skills
- Genetic selection
- Accounting
- Animal nutrition
- Biosecurity measures
- Breeding strategies
- Reproductive management
- Pasture management
- Milking processes
- Great animal-handling skills
- Animal behaviour
Affiliations
- Involved in the local Riding for the Disabled. Currently president, trained coach and involved with training and horse care.
- Enjoy camping, fishing and motorbike riding with my family.
- Enjoy walking for health and are about to take part in walking 140km in February for bowel cancer.
- Do a range of arts and crafts.
- I am a social person who enjoys spending time with friends.
- I enjoy my family, my home, garden and farm.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dairy Farmer
Self employed
06.2008 - Current
AB Technician
LIC
03.1999 - Current
Diploma in Agribusiness
Primary ITO
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