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NATASHA STRODE-PENNY

Westport,WTC

Summary

Skilled agricultural professional with extensive experience in farm work. Passionate about animal raising and care, and committed to sharing knowledge and experience. Proficient in relevant legislation, best practices, the NAIT system, computers, and database management. Recognized for professionalism, organizational skills, time management, and problem-solving abilities. Exhibits sound judgment, initiative, and thrives under pressure. Holds a clean driver's license and firearms license.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Farm Manager

Satan's Patch Partnership
04.2023 - Current
  • Increased farm productivity by introducing modern farming practices and equipment upgrades.
  • Oversaw the maintenance of farm machinery, resulting in reduced downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
  • Established strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a consistent supply of necessary materials at competitive prices.
  • Improved animal health through regular monitoring, vaccinations, and timely veterinary consultations.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular inspections of facilities and equipment.
  • Kept detailed records on crop production, livestock health, equipment maintenance, financial transactions, and employee performance for data-driven decision making.
  • Directed sustainable waste recycling operations to reduce environmental impact.

DAIRY FARM ASSISTANT

van der Salm Farms
01.2020 - 12.2022
  • Responsibilities: Animal Health - Identify & Treatment, Calf Rearing - Replacements & Bobbies, Record Keeping, Health & Safety Policy Writing, Reconciliations

SAFETY COORDINATOR

CPB Contractors
03.2018 - 10.2019
  • Responsibilities: Super User of H&S Management System, Responsible for Compiling Internal & External Reports on Key Performance Indicators, Manage On Boarding/Inductions of New Staff/Site Visitors, Review & Manage Worker Competency Register, Procurement of Guidance Materials, Interaction within a multi-cultural working environment (45 Nationalities on site), Interaction with Project Management Team, Initiated WorkSafe Hazardous Management Register, Contractor Management, Personal Protection Equipment Management (Ordering, Stock, Distribution)

FARM MANAGER

D P & S N Young
05.2006 - 05.2017
  • Responsibilities: All aspects of day-to-day management of an operational dairy farm, All aspects of animal husbandry, All areas of calf rearing (Replacement & Bobby Management), All aspects of record keeping (MINDA & NAIT)

Education

Skills

  • Livestock management
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Equipment Operation
  • Supply Ordering
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Controlling pests
  • Animal Breeding
  • Disease Prevention
  • Scheduling
  • Attention to Detail
  • Animal Record Maintenance
  • Farm Operations

References

  • Available on request

Timeline

Farm Manager

Satan's Patch Partnership
04.2023 - Current

DAIRY FARM ASSISTANT

van der Salm Farms
01.2020 - 12.2022

SAFETY COORDINATOR

CPB Contractors
03.2018 - 10.2019

FARM MANAGER

D P & S N Young
05.2006 - 05.2017

NATASHA STRODE-PENNY