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Work History
Education
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Shae Szorenyi

Waikaia,STL

Summary

Skilled Agricultural Assistant Manager with demonstrated operations, team and financial management abilities. Coordinate efficient activities at all levels to support business profits and maintain sustainable operations. Employee-focused and performance-oriented with good training and mentoring abilities.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Farm Manager

Hyde Holme Farming
02.2015 - Current
  • Assist management in all aspects of the day to day management of an intensive farming enterprise;
  • Helping create and implement animal health plans, including planning and budgeting an entire year in advance to implement both short and long term plans;
  • Enforcing OHS compliance procedures and policy of the WHS Act and ensuring the safety of all workers;
  • Performing annual and quarterly financial audits;
  • Setting of yearly budgeting for the enterprise, as well as formulating quarterly cash flow reports and forecasts using Farm Focus software;
  • Ensuring meticulous record keeping is accurate for accountant's;
  • Production of GST reports and autonomous responsibility for all aspects of farm accounting;
  • Liaise with regulatory bodies, local council workers, financial institutions, and local action groups;
  • Generating reports and working with alongside government bodies to formulate biodiversity, biosecurity, and future proofing to ensure sustainable farming practices and land management.

Bar and Restaurant Staff

Waikaia Hotel
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • All aspects of customer service, including having the ability to interact positively with customers, take orders, and address concerns, while being able to use clear communication with both customers and colleagues is crucial for a smooth operation;
  • Cash handling and inventory management
  • Responsibilities included being responsible for processing payments, providing change, and handling cash transactions accurately, and monitoring and managing stock levels, placing orders, and controlling inventory costs;
  • Working in a fast paced environment requiring a high level of multitasking and problem solving ability;
  • Managing multiple orders and tasks efficiently, especially during busy periods, as well as quick thinking to address issues like customer complaints or unexpected situations was essential in this role.

Station Hand

Jumbuck Pastoral Company
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Care for stock and station infrastructure;
  • Knowledge and experience in caring for and handling livestock, including all day to day aspects of animal health, docking, basic veterinary care, mustering, yarding, drafting, droving and breeding;
  • Skills in building and repairing fences, as well as general maintenance of buildings and equipment on the station;
  • Monitoring of water infrastructure and stock watering points to ensure water supply at all times;
  • Proficiency in driving and maintaining off-road vehicles, essential for navigating vast and rugged terrains, as well as competence in operating and maintaining various farm machinery and equipment.;
  • A very high level of ability to address and troubleshoot various challenges that may arise on a remote station, such as equipment malfunctions or weather-related issues;
  • Collaboration with other station hands, managers, and contractors to ensure the smooth operation of the station;
  • Implementation of OHS Work Health and Safety regulations and procedures on a daily basis
  • This includes mental health as the station is located in a rural, isolated and often dangerous environment;
  • Assisting to implement improved management strategies to optimize herd health, while having respect for and understanding of the natural environment, including conservation and sustainable land management practices.

Education

NZ Certificate In Emergency Care (First Responder) -

NZ Diploma
Gore, Unknown
01.2022

Victim Support Support Worker Course -

Private
Gore, Unknown
01.2019

South Australian Ambulance Service -

South Australian Ambulance Service
South Australia, Unknown
01.2014

Certificate III in Agriculture -

Curtin University
Western Australia, Unknown
01.2012

Skills

  • Highly developed skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Experienced in all administrative management skills with attention to detail
  • Resilient, proactive and organized with experience working in isolated situations, a strong work ethic and a can do attitude
  • Experience in crisis management and Work, Health and Safety regulations and standards, including mental health while in isolated environments
  • Exceptional experience and budgeting skills in all areas of accounting, budgeting and the ability to maintain records and databases
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with strengths in listening, clear and professional communication skills, understanding clients' needs and requirements, and developing strong relationships with clients, managers and peers
  • Very high level of communication skills and significant experience in coordinating between different people at all levels and in all industries
  • Experience in working autonomously with the ability to self motivate and able to self manage time and daily tasks to an exceptionally high standard
  • A reliable and honest team member, with a very strong level value of personal integrity
  • Extremely receptive and committed to further learning and broadening my skill set

Timeline

Assistant Farm Manager

Hyde Holme Farming
02.2015 - Current

Bar and Restaurant Staff

Waikaia Hotel
01.2015 - 01.2017

Station Hand

Jumbuck Pastoral Company
01.2011 - 01.2013

NZ Certificate In Emergency Care (First Responder) -

NZ Diploma

Victim Support Support Worker Course -

Private

South Australian Ambulance Service -

South Australian Ambulance Service

Certificate III in Agriculture -

Curtin University
Shae Szorenyi