JEVREN RIVERA
Agriculturist
253 Old Ferry Road Morven Waimate,South Canterbury
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Manager
Sustainable Grass Dairy Ltd.
06.2020 - 05.2024
- Management of staff/Rostering
- Pasture and Feeding Management
- Animal Health and Welfare Management
- Irrigation Management
- Farm and General Maintenance
- Milk Production Management ( Milk Harvesting, Milk Quality )
- Involvement in Various aspects of Farm Development
- Assistance with various works by association to the dairy farm
- Managing and Maintaining Hygiene and cleanliness standard in and around the dairy farm
- Farm Reporting
- Tractor work
- Undertake any other duties as may be required from time to time
- Effluent Management
- Calving and Breeding Management
- Managed farm Team efficiently, providing training and guidance for optimal performance.
Assistant Farm Manager
Fortitude Farm Ltd.
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Management of staff
- Pasture and Feeding Management
- Animal Health and Welfare Management
- Irrigation Management
- Farm and General Maintenance
- Milk Production Management ( Milk Harvesting, Milk Quality )
- Involvement in Various aspects of Farm Development
- Assistance with various works by association to the dairy farm
- Managing and Maintaining Hygiene and cleanliness standard in and around the dairy farm
- Farm Reporting
- Tractor work
- Manage and Maintain a tidy workplace
- Undertake any other duties as may be required from time to time
Assistant Farm Manager
Glenmore Farm Ltd.
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Staff Management (Assist the Farm manager to operate the farm so as to maintain a team of quality staff, who are productive, happy, and enhance the farm's reputation)
- Milk Production - Feeding ( Assist the Farm Manager to collect and use information to manage herd feeding, so that farm targets are met
- Milk Production - Milk Harvesting (Responsible Management of the farm dairy)
- Milk Production - Milk Quality (Responsible for contributing a continuous grade free season)
- Stock Management - Animal health and welfare (Assisting with management of the animals on farm)
- Stock Management - Seasonal Management Requirements (Understand seasonal stock management requirements and assist with implementing these)
- Stock Management - Other stock Management Requirements (Understand the requirements of managing the different classes of stock and assist with all stock management)
- Stock management -Recording (Responsible for maintaining accurate information in the Yellow Notebook and into the system use by the farm and ensuring it is up to date at all times)
- Environmental Management ( Assist with all environmental compliances as outlined in the Farm System manual)
- Team Responsibilities ( Contribute to an effective team working environment)
- Health and Safety (Comply with all health and safety requirements as outlined in the Health and Safety Manual)
- Maintain a Tidy workplace (Look after the farm equipment and environment as outlined in the Farm System Manual)
Assistant Farm Manager
Moffat Family Holdings Limited
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Animal health management, Monitoring and maintaining the health and condition of livestock (Identifying and treating mastitis, lameness and sick cows)
- Breeding management including heat detection
- Milking 500 cows through a 54 bale rotary shed
- Machinery operations including tractors, motorbikes and ATVs
- Pasture management and feed allocation
- Handling stock ( young stocks, cows ) including paddock allocation to optimize feeding opportunities
- Assisting the ShareMilker/Owner with all general farm duties and maintenance
- Feed allocation as well as nutrition management to maintain nutritional levels
- Organizing and conducting farming operations such as catching, drenching and milking livestock
- Directing and overseeing general farming activities such as maintaining pens, sheds, and fertilizing, controlling pests and weeds and growing fodder
- Ability to communicate well and work within a team environment
- Train and supervise staff
- Farm In-Charge in the absence of ShareMilker
Assistant Herd Manager
Moffat Family Holdings Limited
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Animal health management, Monitoring and maintaining the health and condition of livestock (Identifying and treating mastitis, lameness and sick cows)
- Breeding management including heat detection
- Milking 500 cows through a 54 bale rotary shed
- Machinery operations including tractors, motorbikes and ATVs
- Pasture management and feed allocation
- Handling stock (young stocks, cows) including paddock allocation to optimize feeding opportunities
- Assisting the ShareMilker/Owner with all general farm duties and maintenance
- Feed allocation as well as nutrition management to maintain nutritional levels
- Organizing and conducting farming operations such as catching, drenching and milking livestock
- Directing and overseeing general farming activities such as maintaining pens, sheds, and fertilizing, controlling pests and weeds and growing fodder
- Ability to communicate well and work within a team environment
- Train and supervise staff
- Farm In-Charge in the absence of ShareMilker
Farm Manager
McFarlane Farming Ltd
06.2024 - Current
- Oversaw the maintenance of farm machinery, resulting in reduced downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
- Improved animal health through regular monitoring, vaccinations, and timely farm owner and veterinary consultations.
- Used recognized breeding practices to stabilize and improve stock.
- Set and improved standard operating procedures to oversee stock management, feeding schedules and effluent management.
Assistant Herd Manager
Deltop Dairy Ltd.
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Animal health management ( Identifying and treating mastitis, lameness and sick cows)
- Breeding management
- Milking 500 cows through a 54 bale rotary shed
- Machinery operations including tractors, motorbikes and ATVs
- Pasture management and feed allocation
- Handling stock (young stocks, cows) including paddock allocation
- Assisting the Owner / Farm Manager with all general farm duties and maintenance
Head Stockman
Danfarm Dairy - Danone, Egypt
Nubariyah, Alexandria
12.2011 - 12.2012
- Supervising staff of young stock section
- In-charge of young stock vaccination, treatment and all calves management
- In-charge of Heifers, Dry Cows, Steamer Cows treatment and vaccination
- Assisting Calving, Knowledge and Hands On in Breeding and Pregnancy Diagnosis
Summary
Professional agricultural manager with strong expertise in dairy farm operations. Skilled in herd management, milk production, and ensuring animal health and welfare. Known for fostering team collaboration and driving efficiency. Adaptable and reliable, with robust focus on achieving operational results. Experienced with comprehensive dairy farm management, focusing on livestock welfare and productivity. Utilizes strategic planning and resource management to optimize farm operations. Strong understanding of team leadership and effective problem-solving to achieve operational excellence.
Education
No Degree - Dairy Farming Level 4
National Certificate in Agriculture
New ZealandBachelor of Science - Agriculture Major in Animal Science And Crop Science
Pampanga State Agricultural University
Magalang, Pampanga Philippines 06.1999 - 04.2009
Skills
Livestock Management
Records Management
Breeding Management
Animal Nutrition
Animal Breeding Management
Animal Husbandry
Preventative Maintenance
Irrigation Management
Team Management
Managing Operations
Health and Safety Management
Timeline
Farm Manager
McFarlane Farming Ltd
06.2024 - Current
Farm Manager
Sustainable Grass Dairy Ltd.
06.2020 - 05.2024
Assistant Farm Manager
Fortitude Farm Ltd.
03.2019 - 05.2020
Assistant Farm Manager
Glenmore Farm Ltd.
06.2018 - 03.2019
Assistant Farm Manager
Moffat Family Holdings Limited
07.2017 - 06.2018
Assistant Herd Manager
Moffat Family Holdings Limited
08.2015 - 06.2017
Assistant Herd Manager
Deltop Dairy Ltd.
08.2013 - 08.2015
Head Stockman
Danfarm Dairy - Danone, Egypt
12.2011 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Major in Animal Science And Crop Science
Pampanga State Agricultural University
06.1999 - 04.2009
No Degree - Dairy Farming Level 4
National Certificate in Agriculture
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