Kelly Tekiria Ratema
Whakatane,BOP
Summary
Dedicated and dependable professional with a strong work ethic, experienced at Hendersons Horticulture in identifying plant diseases and enhancing growth through effective soil management. Proven ability to operate farm equipment and lead teams, demonstrating physical stamina and quick learning in fast-paced environments. Committed to achieving high-quality results under tight deadlines.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Seasonal Worker
Hendersons Horticulture
08.2009 - Current
- Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.
- Mulched and composted soil to appropriately vary soil conditions depending on specific plant needs.
- Used effective weed control methods, promoting plant growth.
- Planted, cultivated and harvested various types of trees, shrubs, and plants.
- Assisted with maintenance and installation of irrigation equipment.
- Transported and loaded harvested items into delivery trucks.
- Harvested fruits and vegetables and prepared for sale or shipping.
- Evaluate harvesting conditions and identify obstacles.
- Communicated with coworkers and management to report challenges.
- Led team of Number skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Packing Assistant
Waiu
02.2017 - 11.2017
- Assisted with quality and production process improvements to support new packaging initiatives.
- Performed packaging tasks alongside team to demonstrate proper methods according to labor plan and assigned tasks.
- Operated tape machines, scales and label printers to package items correctly.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Learned and followed warehouse safety protocols to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Loaded merchandise into specific packages most suited for product dimensions.
Bottling Line Operator
Antipodes
08.2011 - 12.2011
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items and cut stencils and stencil information on containers such as lot numbers or shipping destinations.
- Maintained optimal equipment performance by carrying out simple hourly maintenance on machines.
- Reported malfunctions and errors to supervising staff, addressed concerns and supported other machine operators completing challenging workloads under tight schedules.
Tradesman Assistant
Transpacific
02.2009 - 03.2010
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
- Interacted daily with various project managers, subcontractors, and municipal inspectors to complete construction projects.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Trademan Assistant
Cats Engineering
11.2001 - 07.2002
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Followed orders closely to help prepare for jobs, ready sites, complete assignments and clean up work areas at completion.
- Cleaned and lubricated components to maintain optimal performance.
- Troubleshot various types of equipment during installation and processes.
- Operated variety of power tools and hand tools.
Education
Certificate - Sports And Health
Certificate in Sports And Health
Kawerau, BOP11.2007
Level 3 And 4 - Kai Oranga
Te Whare Wananga O Awanuiarangi
Whakatane, BOPSkills
- Quick learner
- Strong work ethic
- Dependable and hardworking
- Farm equipment and machinery
Timeline
Packing Assistant
Waiu
02.2017 - 11.2017
Bottling Line Operator
Antipodes
08.2011 - 12.2011
Seasonal Worker
Hendersons Horticulture
08.2009 - Current
Tradesman Assistant
Transpacific
02.2009 - 03.2010
Trademan Assistant
Cats Engineering
11.2001 - 07.2002
Certificate - Sports And Health
Certificate in Sports And Health
Level 3 And 4 - Kai Oranga
Te Whare Wananga O Awanuiarangi