Jess Shearer
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
I have recently graduated with Bachelors degree in Agricultural Science (Honours) at Lincoln University. My goal is to work within the livestock industry, helping support livestock performance and profitability in New Zealand.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
General Farm Hand
Mt Alford Station
11.2023 - Current
Waitress
Moveable Feasts
05.2022 - Current
Part-time waitress/bar staff for event catering
Waitress
Speights Ale House Christchurch
05.2023 - 11.2023
Part-time waitress/bar staff
General Shepherd
Murdeduke Ltd
11.2022 - 02.2023
General stock work involving mustering cattle and sheep, drenching, Bull testing. Also helped out during the harvest season with silo work, stacking ect.
Dairy Relief Milking
Zion Farms
04.2020 - 09.2022
Casual relief milking and winter grazing work during university studies.
Field Operator / Possum Bait Maker
High Country Contracting
10.2016 - 08.2022
Weed spraying. wilding conifers control, predator control and bait making for the control of possums.
General Shepherd
Mt Algidus Station
11.2021 - 02.2022
General summer farmhand, shifting stock, tractor work, drenching and other general jobs.
Dairy Farm Assistant
Portside Ltd
11.2020 - 02.2021
Summer farmhand, calf rearing, milking, and general farm jobs.
Holiday Coach
Canterbury Activer Kids Holiday Programme
06.2018 - 06.2020
Sports-based holiday program coaching kids ages 5-13 for the school holidays.
Shed Hand
McCarthy Shearing
09.2012 - 09.2015
Working as a shed hand during shearing months and school holidays.
Education
Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours) -
Lincoln University
Lincoln, NZ05.2024
NCEA Level 3 -
Roncalli College
Timaru, NZ12.2019
Skills
- Excellent Communication skills
- Punctual and reliable with a positive attitude
- Friendly, team player with good listening skills
- Honest and responsible
- Always considers Health and Safety in everything I do
- Proficient in laboratory techniques such as PCR tests, DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis
- Tractor driving
- Motorbike/LUV skills
- Comprehensive First Aid
- Great sense of humor
Accomplishments
Under 18 South Canterbury Girls Hockey
2019
Merit Endorsement NCEA Level 1, 2, 3
2017 - 2019
Aorangi Women's Golf Interprovintial Team
2015 - 2018
Secondary Schools Sports Person of the Year (Golf)
2015, 2016
Volunteer / Leadership Experience
Sub-Committee Lincoln Young Farmer
2020 - 2022
House Leader Roncalli College
2019
Pleasant Point / Cambridge Hockey Coach
2014 - 2017
Referees
Peter Angland
Manager of Mt Algidus Station
pcangland@farmside.co.nz
03 318 5846
Chris McCarthy
Owner - Chris McCarthy Shearing
027 440 3030
Graeme Harrison
Owner of Mt Alford Station
graeme.t.harrison@gmail.com
0275737521
Timeline
General Farm Hand
Mt Alford Station
11.2023 - Current
Waitress
Speights Ale House Christchurch
05.2023 - 11.2023
General Shepherd
Murdeduke Ltd
11.2022 - 02.2023
Waitress
Moveable Feasts
05.2022 - Current
General Shepherd
Mt Algidus Station
11.2021 - 02.2022
Dairy Farm Assistant
Portside Ltd
11.2020 - 02.2021
Dairy Relief Milking
Zion Farms
04.2020 - 09.2022
Holiday Coach
Canterbury Activer Kids Holiday Programme
06.2018 - 06.2020
Field Operator / Possum Bait Maker
High Country Contracting
10.2016 - 08.2022
Shed Hand
McCarthy Shearing
09.2012 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours) -
Lincoln University
NCEA Level 3 -
Roncalli College
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