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Raegan Matthews

Mataura,Gore

Summary

Im an enthusiastic and committed dairy farmer I excel in optimizing farm operations and enhancing animal welfare, demonstrated through adept use of farm machinery and strategic management practices. My expertise in Pro Track and operational improvement, coupled with strong problem-solving abilities, significantly boosts efficiency and profitability. I have 8 years experience working around southland. ranging in cow numbers.(500-1600) with varying milking sheds systems and sizes. I am very organized and dependable. i am hard working and a team leader i look forward to learning new thing and problem solving and achieving more goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Farm Manager/2IC Manager

BD and NJ Clark
Mataura
03.2022 - Current
  • Coordinated the maintenance of farm equipment, machinery, buildings, fences, and other infrastructure.
  • Inspected fields regularly to ensure proper fertilization levels are maintained.
  • Collected and recorded growth, production and environmental data.
  • Running the day-to-day duties on the farm.
  • Implemented action plans to meet farm-specific and company-set goals.
  • Skilled in heavy equipment operation and farm safety protocols, significantly improving farm efficiency and animal welfare.
  • Tractor/digger work, milking, grazing, stock welfare, lameness, mating, halter
  • Updated and maintained databases with current information.

Tractor Driver

Waipounamu waimea contracting
Riversdale
05.2022 - 02.2023
  • Tractor maintenance.
  • mowing
  • Leveling paddocks.
  • Rolling
  • Power harrow.
  • Carting grass for silage.
  • Umbilical slurry and slurry tanker.
  • Gravel carting to make lanes.
  • Transported agricultural products and materials to designated locations, adhering to load regulations.
  • Utilized safety practices and procedures, following established rules and regulations.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating tractors and transporting materials or equipment.

Dairy Farm Assistant

Daniel & Christine Bishop
Kurow
10.2019 - 06.2022
  • milking, fencing, bike maintenance,
  • Tractor work (mowing, silage pit feeding out, and carting with a stockliner trailer on a tractor).
  • Kept pens, stalls, and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal well-being.
  • Washed and cleaned cattle udders, milk parlors and tanks.
  • Monitored herd health and identified any potential issues with animals.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Rotated animals between the grazing area to provide enough access to food.
  • Administered pest or weed control initiative, which includes location and identification of target, chemical selection, and application methods.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.

Dairy Farm Assistant

Allan hodder
Waimate
06.2017 - 11.2019
  • Reported broken or damaged equipment to supervisors for repair or replacement.
  • milking
  • Feeding silage.
  • Monitored herd health and identified any potential issues with animals.
  • Permanent fencing, fencing.
  • Stock maintenance.
  • Redone water lines and new troughs.
  • Dealing with AI.
  • Assisted with artificial insemination procedures under supervision of a veterinarian.
  • Feeding out PKE.
  • Kline irrigation.

Skills

  • Dairy farm running: pasture, staff, and mating management, animal welfare, health, and safety
  • Monitoring feed allocation and requirements daily, preparing, and implementing spring rotation
  • Safe and effective driving of two- and four-wheelers, motorbikes, tractors, with or without mowers, feed-out wagons, post rammers, trailers, etc
  • Knowledge of Pro Track, Minda, Microsoft, Google Docs, Sheets, Halter
  • Farm equipment operation
  • Operational improvement
  • Profit growth
  • Health assessments
  • Incumbent weather procedures

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Tractor Driver

Waipounamu waimea contracting
05.2022 - 02.2023

Farm Manager/2IC Manager

BD and NJ Clark
03.2022 - Current

Dairy Farm Assistant

Daniel & Christine Bishop
10.2019 - 06.2022

Dairy Farm Assistant

Allan hodder
06.2017 - 11.2019

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