Logan Hughes
Apiti
Summary
Physically-fit individual, that brings hands-on experience working with livestock on a Dairy farm. Offers strong interest in Milk production and a background in animal welfare. I am a Flexible worker that supports a range of activities based on farming operations and seasonal needs. Hardworking Dairy Farm manager who has knowledge in farming production's. I Can Lead teams to complete daily operations to meet schedules, and coordinating activities for maximum productivity. I Take preventative action to minimize bugs and cell counts with herds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dairy Farm Manager
Hilton Digby & Christine Digby
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained farm equipment and vehicles
- Set goals for pasture management to ensure good pasture quality.
- Kept records up to date for livestock data
- Reduce calf mortality rates by monitoring calving cows and newborn calves.
- Attend to the needs of sick cows to maintain health and milk production.
- Received 92% excellence for milk quality for the season and grade free.
- (The roles listed below in pervious farming roles are also incorporated in my current job).
Assistant Manager
Tamatarau Farms Limited
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Supervised farming activities to monitor progress and development.
- Inspected livestock for injuries and signs of ill health to mitigate potential risks and provide medical intervention.
- Adhered to food safety and security and animal bio-security procedures required by law.
- Cleaned farm buildings and equipment to maintain stable operations.
- Prevented contamination by ensuring cleaning of all machinery and milk containers.
- Minimised milk losses by accurately detecting milk abnormalities and ensuring prompt treatment.
2IC Organic Dairy Farmer
Sproul Farm Ltd
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Facilitated livestock reproduction through breeding, artificial insemination and assisting animal births.
- Milked using machines.
- Hand-fed young animals to guarantee proper nutrition and consumption of medications.
- Controlled movements of livestock, herding animals to pastures for grazing.
- Kept farm buildings, structures and machinery clean and well-maintained.
- Trained and supervised workers in animal care procedures, farm maintenance and health and safety precautions.
- Improved workplace safety through regular compliance assessments.
Delivery Driver/ Sales Assistant
Fonterra Farm Source
05.2017 - 02.2020
- Fostered positive working relationships with customers, knowledgeably responding to delivery questions and concerns.
- Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
- Drove company vehicles safely and legally across national pick-ups and deliveries, maintaining brand reputation.
- Contacted customers ahead of parcel drop-offs, effectively confirming and coordinating delivery times.
- Interpreted maps effectively, following written and verbal directions as required to navigate optimal delivery routes.
- Accepted and processed cash, cheque, card and mobile payments using POS systems.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
- Used product knowledge, sales abilities and customer relations skills to drive substantial profit increases.
- Provided excellent sales services by offering bespoke product advice to meet exact customers needs.
Education
Cert of Competency in Handling Hazardous Substance - Dairy Farming
TR Driver Training
Level 1 & 2 & 3 - National Certificate of Agriculture
Land Based Training
Forklift Licence -
TR Driver Training
Skills
- Farm equipment maintenance
- Am confident and responsible with all farming equipment and vehicles
- Herd management
- Animal care procedures
- Grassland management
- Great animal-handling skills
- Awareness of milk standards
- Understanding of pasture management
- Irrigation system
- Schedule setting
- Livestock management
Languages
English
Advanced
Hobbies
- Hunting
- Motor Bike riding
- Car enthusiast
- Animals
- Nature/ Sight seeing
- Organics
References
- Hilton Digby - 0275284833
(Hilton Digby Farms) Farm Owner
- Daniel Sproull-0272424877
(Sproulls Farms) Farm Owner
- Cameron Hughes - 0220470497
(Tamatarau Farms) - Farm Manager
Personal Information
Education
Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui,/2015,/2013,Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui,10/2017,10/2017,New Zealand
Name & contact
Timeline
Dairy Farm Manager
Hilton Digby & Christine Digby
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
Tamatarau Farms Limited
06.2022 - 12.2023
2IC Organic Dairy Farmer
Sproul Farm Ltd
02.2020 - 06.2022
Delivery Driver/ Sales Assistant
Fonterra Farm Source
05.2017 - 02.2020
Level 1 & 2 & 3 - National Certificate of Agriculture
Land Based Training
Forklift Licence -
TR Driver Training
Cert of Competency in Handling Hazardous Substance - Dairy Farming
TR Driver Training
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