Teofilo "Jhun" Humilde
Walton,WKO
Summary
Highly motivated and result-driven individual with 11 years of dairy farming experience, including 4 years at a managerial position. Proven ability to operate a farm business efficiently, manage large herds up to 1,100 cows' on system 5 operations. Consistently meet production targets while prioritizing animal welfare and compliance. Seeking a challenging Contract Milking opportunity to leverage comprehensive skills in herd health, pasture management, and efficient milking systems to deliver exceptional outcomes for the farm owner.
Capable in managing multiple tasks, prioritizing, working with others and maintaining a positive attitude. Accomplished in repairing farm equipment, maintaining shed and calf barns and other structures and managing pasture quality.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
FARM MANAGER
JB & LM SUISTED LIMITED
11.2021 - Current
- Managed a 1,100 cows with 54–bail rotary milking shed automatic cups off removers and protrack automatic drafting gate cow's using wearables COW MANAGER. Consistently hitting seasonal production targets and exceeds of 400,000 kgMS per season. Knowledgable in Protrack and Minda.
- Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
- Herd Health: Executed detailed animal health programs, including proactive management of mastitis, lameness, metabolic disorders, and 15% reduction in somatic cell count.
- Milking Efficiency: Oversaw the daily milking routine, ensuring protocols were strictly followed to maintain milk quality and maximize efficiency during peak season.
- Reproduction: Assisted with and managed the Artificial Insemination (AI) program, achieving a 6-week in – calf rate of 80% and empty rate of less than 9%.
- Staff Leadership: Mentored and supervised a small team of 4 staff, conducting training and scheduling to ensure full coverage and compliance.
- Machinery Operation: Proficiently operated a range of farm machinery, including tractors and feed-out wagons.
- Practical work: Performing hands-on tasks such as feeding livestock, operating and maintaining farm machinery (tractors, equipment), fencing irrigation management, and general repairs and maintenance.
- Pasture Management: Managing pasture and planning for the feed budget. Weekly doing farm ride using Cdax for pasture matering. Computing everyday feed budget per cow by feeding supplements like PKE and maize silage in the feed pad.
- Weeds Management: Controlling of weeds in the farm by early spraying the weeds and delegates staff to spray and control weeds in the farm.
ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER/2IC
JB & LM SUISTED LIMITED
12.2018 - 11.2021
- Contributed to the daily operations of a 1,100-cow operation.
- Key & Responsibilities:
- Involve supporting the Farm Manager in the overall running of the farm, often with a focus on day-to-day operations and specific areas of management.
- Ensuring high standards of animal health and welfare are met, including monitoring, diagnosing, and treating common health issues.
- Working with the Farm Manager to adjust feeding strategies based on seasonal conditions or production goals.
HERD MANAGER AND ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER/2IC
GRAHAM FARMS LTD.
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Contributed to the daily operations of a 750-cow operation in 54 bail rotary automatic cups off and automatic draft platforms.
- Key & Responsibilities:
- Daily observation of the herd for signs of illness or distress.
- Diagnosing and treating common ailments (mastitis, lameness) and knowing when to call a veterinarian.
- Overseeing the calf-rearing program to ensure low mortality rates and the healthy growth of replacement stock.
- Setting up and cleaning the milk parlor and equipment.
- Training, delegating tasks to, and supervising junior staff, such as Farm Assistants, in all herd-related duties.
- Operating farm machinery (tractors for feeding out).
- Assisting with general maintenance (fencing, water system, shed repairs).
- Managing effluent and adhering to environmental protocols.
FARM ASSISTANT
MAXWELL FARM LTD.
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Milking 1,200 cows in 80 bail rotary shed.
- Key & Responsibilities:
- Herding and moving cows between paddocks or facilities.
- Checking cows for signs of illness, injury, or distress, and assisting with treatment (mastitis or lameness in dairy cows).
- Perform or assist with the milking process.
- Setting up, monitoring, and maintaining irrigation systems.
- Drive and operate farm machinery like tractors, utility vehicles, and motorbikes.
- Maintaining and constructing fences (both permanent and temporary/electric).
- General cleaning, tidying, and maintaining the farm grounds.
- Adhering to all farm safety protocols and regulations.
Education
Dairy Pastoral Production Level 4, Primary ITO level 4, Primary ITO level 3, Pastoral Livestock Production Vehicles, Machinery and Infrastructure, Live stock Husbandry, Certificate of Chemical Safety and Awareness, First Aid Certificate
Skills
- Farm operations
- Farm equipment operation
- Performance management
- Farm budgeting
- Livestock management
- Fertilizer application
- Records management
CONTACT
- Juneh_23@yahoo.com
- 021 213 4720
- 160 Hutchinson road Walton, 3475
Timeline
FARM MANAGER
JB & LM SUISTED LIMITED
11.2021 - Current
ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER/2IC
JB & LM SUISTED LIMITED
12.2018 - 11.2021
HERD MANAGER AND ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER/2IC
GRAHAM FARMS LTD.
07.2015 - 05.2017
FARM ASSISTANT
MAXWELL FARM LTD.
07.2014 - 07.2015