Kelvin Spotswood
Puketitiri,Hawkes Bay
Summary
Experienced 6+ years in farming and experience in various aspects of animal husbandry, including crutching, shearing, and general animal welfare checks. Demonstrated ability to operate small machinery and vehicles, contributing to efficient farm operations. Maintained up-to-date knowledge through ongoing education and training, ensuring best practices in animal care and stock management. Proven capacity to work independently while also collaborating effectively within team environments to enhance productivity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Shepard
Glenhope Trading
Puketitiri , Hawkes Bay
10.2020 - Current
- Fencing all round
- Crutching and shearing, hand piece maintenance
- Shifting stock
- Lambing beats
- Feeding out and general animal welfare checks
- Operating small tractors, diggers and capable on quad and two wheeler bikes
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Can work independently and self directed
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Junior Shepard
Castle Point Station
Castle Point, Masterton
11.2019 - 12.2019
- Taster to farm experience; kicked off my farming career
- Basic general farm work
- Followed tasks and jobs set out by my boss
Education
High School Diploma -
Central Hawkes Bay College
Waipukurau 10-2020
Skills
- Animal welfare
- Basic stock management
- Always willing and eager to learn
- Interpersonal communication
- Independent work - self directed and liable
Timeline
Shepard
Glenhope Trading
10.2020 - Current
Junior Shepard
Castle Point Station
11.2019 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Central Hawkes Bay College