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Motion Paraha

Whangarei,NTL

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a job position. Ready to help team achieve goals

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Farm Experience

Shane Oshae
01.2009 - 12.2009
  • Contributed to farm safety by adhering to established protocols and regulations during daily tasks.
  • Assisted in livestock care, ensuring proper feeding, housing, and medical attention when needed.

Farm Assistant/ Herd Manager

Mark Benton
01.2011 - 08.2014
  • Contributed to farm safety by adhering to established protocols and regulations during daily tasks.
  • Collaborated with fellow team members to optimize work schedules and task delegation.
  • Assisted in livestock care, ensuring proper feeding, housing, and medical attention when needed.
  • Stayed current on industry trends, attending workshops and conferences to enhance professional knowledge.
  • Facilitated communication between farm staff and management, addressing concerns promptly for improved work environment.
  • Supported effective pest control methods, reducing damage to crops and improving overall yield.
  • Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery such as feed wagon and front end loaders.
  • Promoted a positive work culture that valued teamwork, collaboration, open communication among all staff members.
  • Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
  • Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
  • Administered pest or weed control initiatives which included location and identification of targets, chemical selection, and application methods.
  • Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.

Farm Assistant/ Plant Manager

Greg Powell
05.2014 - 06.2020
  • Contributed to farm safety by adhering to established protocols and regulations during daily tasks.
  • Collaborated with fellow team members to optimize work schedules and task delegation.
  • Assisted in livestock care, ensuring proper feeding, housing, and medical attention when needed.
  • Stayed current on industry trends, attending workshops and conferences to enhance professional knowledge.

Herd Manager

Justin
07.2020 - 08.2021
  • Planned, directed, delegated and performed daily chores for farm.
  • Performed inventory control and quality assurance of farm's products, supplies and materials and discarded or reordered products as necessary.
  • Evaluated animal feed rations to deliver maximum intake and daily gain to reduce overall cost per head.
  • Managed feed and inventory of facility.
  • Reduced calf mortality rates through early intervention strategies and diligent monitoring of newborns.
  • Ensured accurate record keeping for all animals, including health records, breeding data, and growth measurements.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness in barns and milking parlors to minimize disease transmission.
  • Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.

2IC Manager

Greg Powell
05.2021 - 09.2023
  • Fostered a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, open communication channels, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Enhanced team performance with comprehensive training programs, skill development workshops, and continuous feedback.
  • Improved team productivity by streamlining daily operations and implementing efficient processes.
  • Conducted employee training sessions to educate employees on products and company policies.
  • Identified trends and assessed opportunities to improve processes and execution.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.

Education

Level 1,2,3 Animal Husbandry -

Primary Ito

Level 2 Feed Pasture Management -

Primary Ito

NCEA Level 1,2, -

Whangarei Boys' High School
Whangarei, NTL

Skills

  • Problem Resolution
  • Strategic Planning
  • Team Leadership
  • Training and Development
  • Team Player
  • Motivation
  • Staff Motivation
  • Time Management
  • Goal Setting
  • Decision-Making
  • Professional and Courteous
  • Good Judgment

Timeline

2IC Manager

Greg Powell
05.2021 - 09.2023

Herd Manager

Justin
07.2020 - 08.2021

Farm Assistant/ Plant Manager

Greg Powell
05.2014 - 06.2020

Farm Assistant/ Herd Manager

Mark Benton
01.2011 - 08.2014

Farm Experience

Shane Oshae
01.2009 - 12.2009

Level 1,2,3 Animal Husbandry -

Primary Ito

Level 2 Feed Pasture Management -

Primary Ito

NCEA Level 1,2, -

Whangarei Boys' High School

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