Ricardo Batalha
Christchurch,St. Albans
Summary
I have been a beekeeper since 2012, learning the craft from an Algarve Beekeeper in Silves. In addition to this hands-on experience, I have also undertaken specific training in beekeeping and worked with some Beekeepers.
My primary role in Portugal was HVAC Commercial Technician, while I was working part-time with a beekeeper in Lisbon.
At the moment I am living in Christchurch looking for a job in the Beekeeping area.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC Commercial Technician
Contimetra
01.2014 - 06.2024
- In 2014, I started as a budget officer. After a couple of years, I was promoted to the commercial department. After five years in the company, I began providing direct support to the company's manager. My responsibilities included creating price lists, negotiating with factories in Germany, Spain, and Denmark, and finalizing deals with clients. I am self-motivated and take personal responsibility seriously. Additionally, I have demonstrated my ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Beekeeper
Telmo Cabral - Coisa D'Abelha Apicultura
05.2014 - 08.2019
- Maximized honey extraction with efficient use of specialized equipment such as extractors, uncapping knives, and settling tanks.
- Increased honey production by implementing effective beekeeping practices and maintaining healthy hive environments.
- Scraped out parasites and removed vermin such as birds and mice.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with local landowners, securing prime locations for placing apiaries that contributed to successful honey production.
- Adapted quickly to changing environmental conditions, adjusting hive management strategies as needed to support healthy colonies in various climates.
- Achieved consistent compliance with industry regulations and best practices through ongoing education, training, and adherence to legal requirements.
- Enhanced colony health through regular inspections, disease prevention measures, and timely interventions. Disease check and control Varroa and American Foulbrood.
- Destroyed excess queen bee cells to prevent division of colony.
Beekeeper
António Foreta
01.2012 - 12.2013
- I began as a helper to a master beekeeper, assisting with the daily tasks of beekeeping. This included cleaning frames, preparing hives, melting wax, and applying new wax to the frames. Later, I moved on to fieldwork, where I was responsible for placing hives, checking the status of others, performing inspections, preventing swarms, and carrying out other related duties.
- Destroyed excess queen bee cells to prevent division of colony.
- Increased honey production by implementing effective beekeeping practices and maintaining healthy hive environments.
- Enhanced colony health through regular inspections, disease prevention measures, and timely interventions.
- Boosted pollination efficiency by strategically placing hives in areas with abundant flora for bees to forage.
- Maximized honey extraction with efficient use of specialized equipment such as extractors, uncapping knives, and settling tanks.
- Scraped out parasites and removed vermin such as birds and mice.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with local landowners, securing prime locations for placing apiaries that contributed to successful honey production.
Education
GED -
IEFP Institute of Empolyment And Vocational Traini
Quinta Do Conde, Portugal09.2013
GED -
Lousamel Cooperativa Agricola Dos Apicultores
Lousa, Portugal04.2013
High School Diploma -
School D. Manuel Martins
Setubal, Portugal06.2009
Skills
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- HVAC Systems
- Preparation of quotations
- Price enquiries
- Technical solutions and materials from suppliers
- Support in preparing works
- Commercial monitoring of tenders
- Organising orders for materials and receiving them in the warehouse
- Updating price lists
- Administrative support for customer/installer order management
- Multitasking and Organization
Otherexperience
I worked as a volunteer for some time at a gym that had activities like canoeing, archery, paintball, transpolins, pedal car racing, traditional games. These activities were always done in different places and we had to assemble and dismantle the equipment.
Hoobies
Aside from my professional roles, I have also gained valuable experience through volunteer work with children and elderly. I spent some time at a gym that offered a variety of activities, including canoeing, archery, paintball, trampolining, pedal car racing, and traditional games. This experience honed my skills in event coordination, equipment assembly, and teamwork.
Additional Information
I am a hands-on person. Over the years, I have gained experience working with wood, building sheds, porches, and everything else needed around the house and for my job responsibilities.
I am trustworthy, reliable, and a multitasker. My life lema has always been "If I don't know it, I learn it."
Timeline
Beekeeper
Telmo Cabral - Coisa D'Abelha Apicultura
05.2014 - 08.2019
HVAC Commercial Technician
Contimetra
01.2014 - 06.2024
Beekeeper
António Foreta
01.2012 - 12.2013
GED -
IEFP Institute of Empolyment And Vocational Traini
GED -
Lousamel Cooperativa Agricola Dos Apicultores
High School Diploma -
School D. Manuel Martins
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