Sophie Allison

Co-ordinate up to 10 different farms to fit into a time schedule.

Responsible for over 2000 straws of semen as well as handling liquid nitrogen safely.

In charge of organising myself and two technicians from day to day basis.

Working 7 days a week, working 5am-2pm, managing my time efficiently in order to minimise fatigue.

• Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
• Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
• Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
• Confidently worked independently feeding and caring for over 650 calves.

• Worked closely with employees and farm owners to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
• Led team of 7 skilled farm personnel.
• Organised day to day running of the farm.
• Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.
• Maintained a high standard of cleanliness in the dairy shed as well as the farm surrounding.
• Wrote and improved SOPs to maintain consistency across shifts and work areas.
• Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
• Fed over 1200 dairy cows according to strict feeding schedules and dietary needs.
• Set up and managed irrigation systems to maintain pasture growth.
• Used Minda Live to record and document information regarding pasture management, animal health, and personal health and safety.
• Set and improved standard operating procedures to oversee stock management, pond maintenance and feeding schedules.

• Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
• Worked closely with the Farm Manager to implement successful strategies to maximize dairy production with enhanced nutrition and herd health initiatives.
• Developed and maintained detailed herd health management program to support livestock wellness.
• Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.
• Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
• Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized dairy shed for optimal productivity and professionalism.
• Oversaw 4 staff, with the help of the Farm Manager.
• Used large tractors to cut and plow land according to job specifications, consistently meeting deadlines with quick, accurate work.

• Reported broken or damaged equipment to supervisor for repair or replacement.
• Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
• Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
• Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
• Exercised appropriate safety and environmental protocols when cleaning and maintaining ponds and tanks.
• Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of dairy cows, prioritizing health and wellness.
• Administered pest or weed control initiatives which included location and identification of targets, chemical selection, and application methods.
• Dipped or bathed animals with appropriate applications to control parasites.
• Milked 1200 cows using milking machinery.

• Reported broken or damaged equipment to supervisor for repair or replacement.
• Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
• Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
• Exercised appropriate safety and environmental protocols when cleaning and maintaining the dairy shed.
• Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
• Fed and cared for 650 cows according to strict schedules.
• Quickly and accurately prepared milking equipment and cows for milking according to cow-specific instructions.
• Milked 650 cows using milking machinery.
• Maintained farm equipment and vehicles.

• Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
• Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
• Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
• Correctly fed 950 calves over 5 months.
• Worked closely with the head calf rearer to make sure calves were in immaculate condition.