Nicola McSherry
Woodend,CAN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee who is very adaptable to taking on new challenges. Currently a stay at home parent of the last 13 years and in that time I have had several part time jobs, including self employment in furniture upcycling and firewood production. Before having children, I worked on a pig farm eventually became the farm Manager.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Calf Rearer
Phil Wells
Oxford, Canterbury
07.2024 - 07.2026
- Monitored calf nutrition and health to promote growth and wellbeing.
- Maintained hygiene and comfort of calf pens to support animal health.
- Administered vaccinations according to health protocols.
- Worked independently to manage animal care tasks efficiently., and making decisions regarding health and wellbeing of animals.
Production Worker
Artisan Bakery
Rangiora, Canterbury
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Sliced and packaged baked goods
- Followed recipes and prepared ingredients
- Cleaned machines and equipment
- Operated various machines
Pig Farm Manager
Kevin Gardiner
Sefton, Canterbury
01.2006 - 07.2012
- Managed daily farm operations, ensuring efficient crop production and livestock care.
- Supervised farm staff, coordinating tasks and training for skill development.
- Implemented sustainable farming practices to enhance soil health and biodiversity.
- Calculated feed requirements and ordered supplies to ensure optimal livestock nutrition.
- Managed ordering of replacement stock and coordinated culling processes to maintain herd quality.
- Created production reports and facilitated weekly farm meetings to align staff on operational goals.
Education
Rangiora High School
Rangiora, CanterburySkills
- Animal vaccination and Hygiene maintenance
- Good initiative and problem solving skills
- Works Independently
- Staff management
- Good work ethic
- Good time management
- Punctual and reliable
Timeline
Calf Rearer
Phil Wells
07.2024 - 07.2026
Production Worker
Artisan Bakery
07.2014 - 07.2015
Pig Farm Manager
Kevin Gardiner
01.2006 - 07.2012
Rangiora High School