Taufa Konaii Kaliopasi
Gisborne,GIS
Summary
Helpful Farm Hand with outstanding knowledge of processes and equipment use and repair. Hardworking and friendly individual skilled at cultivating and harvesting crops. Adaptable Farm Hand offering outstanding work ethic and professional appearance.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and eager to learn new tasks quickly. Bilingual in English and Tongan. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Farm Hand
Roberts Farming Co.
Gisborne, GIS
09.2021 - Current
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors, ride-on mowers, weed eaters, and trailers with extreme care and precision.
- Checked newly planted plants for issues in need of attention, such as budding, thinning and broken branches to fix.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
- Planted crops in fields, helping farmers distribute seeds and plan harvesting schedules.
- Controlled weeds by mowing and slashing with weed-eaters.
- Tended to kiwi plants for condition and disease.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment
- Watered plants during growing seasons and closely monitored crops for growth progress or issues
- Planted crops in fields, helping farmers distribute seeds and plan harvesting schedules
Courier Contractor
Post Haste Couriers
Auckland, New Zealand
12.2016 - 10.2020
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Inspected truck prior to delivery, checking for proper stowage of packages.
- Greeted recipients, delivered packages and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
- Established lasting relationships with customers by delivering packages on time, interacting professionally and responding promptly to questions.
- Developed strong sense of most efficient routes to avoid traffic and construction on local roads and highways.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with customers, which boosted business by 100%.
- Communicated route progress, noting traffic and construction issues to avoid delays for critical deliveries.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Education
Certificate in Advanced Technology - Automotive Technology
Waikato Institute of Technology
Hamilton, WKO2012
Certificate in Automotive And Technology - Automotive Mechanics
Eastern Institute of Technology
Gisborne, GIS2010
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Waikato
Hamilton, WKO2008
Diploma in Education - Education
Tonga Institute of Education
Tonga1990
Skills
- Equipment Operation
- Time Management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Crop Health Assessments
- Tractor Operation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Recordkeeping
- Problem Solving
- Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Casual Farm Hand
Roberts Farming Co.
09.2021 - Current
Courier Contractor
Post Haste Couriers
12.2016 - 10.2020
Certificate in Advanced Technology - Automotive Technology
Waikato Institute of Technology
Certificate in Automotive And Technology - Automotive Mechanics
Eastern Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Waikato
Diploma in Education - Education
Tonga Institute of Education
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