Karena Robinson
Mokai,Taupo
Summary
I have been a qualified beekeeper for 5-6 years and experienced in biosecurity for 7 years. Throughout my time, I've gained a wealth of knowledge in all beekeeping activities, managing an operation of 100+ beehives. Along with my science background I particularly enjoy pest/disease management and control.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apiary/Biosecurity Coordinator
Tuaropaki Trust
06.2017 - Current
- Managed apiary activities such as checking overall health of beehives, preparing for honey flow, re-queening, disease control, apiary maintenance, honey harvest and processing.
- Ensure beehive compliance with government agencies.
- Performed regular field-based biosecurity inspections and pest control.
- Implemented biosecurity protocols to prevent and/or reduce risk of pests and diseases among Trust operations.
Studentship in Biosecurity - Plants
Waikato Regional Council
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Performed field-based biosecurity inspections of pest plants in the Waikato region.
- Performed chemical control of pest plants.
- Analyze and report biosecurity data.
Education
Certificate in Apiculture Level 4 -
Primary ITO
Hamilton, WKO2023
Certificate in Apiculture Level 3 -
Pacific Coast Technical Institute
Tauranga, BOP2019
Bachelor of Science (Major in Biological Science) -
Waikato University
Hamilton, WKO2016
Diploma in Environmental Management -
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Tauranga, BOP2014
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Responsible
- Task Prioritization
- Problem Solving
- Data Management
- Punctual
Certification
- Certificate in Basic Fire Safety
- Safety First Fire Warden Course
- Standard Certificate in GrowSafe
- Certificate in Workplace First Aid
- Certificate in AFB Recognition
- Certificate in Honey Food Safety & RMP Awareness
- DECA Holder
Accomplishments
Bronze Medalist in NZ Apiculture Honey Awards for Cut Comb Section 2021 and 2023
References
- Mark Ross, 021416060 - Former Manager
- Barbara Cahalane, 0272822711 - Primary ITO Training Advisor
- Dan Russel, 0274404286 - Te Akatea Apiaries
Hobbies
I have always loved being in the outdoors so I like to travel and explore hidden gems of Aotearoa with my small family. I also enjoy fishing, hunting and camping.
Languages
Maori
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Apiary/Biosecurity Coordinator
Tuaropaki Trust
06.2017 - Current
Studentship in Biosecurity - Plants
Waikato Regional Council
10.2016 - 02.2017
Certificate in Apiculture Level 4 -
Primary ITO
Certificate in Apiculture Level 3 -
Pacific Coast Technical Institute
Bachelor of Science (Major in Biological Science) -
Waikato University
Diploma in Environmental Management -
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
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