Travis Pymm
Tangowahine,Dargaville
Summary
Seasoned Farm Manager known for highly productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in sustainable farming practices, livestock management, and crop production optimization. Excels at problem-solving, leadership, and adaptability to ensure smooth farm operations and workforce management. Committed to leveraging technology for farm advancement and sustainability. Passion for Genetics, Breeding stock and overall improvement of farming practices
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Manager
Hard Hillcountry Genetics
Tangowahine, Dargaville
02.2020 - Current
- Coordinated the maintenance of farm equipment, machinery, buildings, fences, and other infrastructure.
- Organized the purchase of supplies such as fertilizer, seed, feed, and other necessary items.
- Managed budgets and tracked expenses related to labor costs, production costs, fuel costs and more.
- Analyzed data from previous growing seasons in order to identify areas for improvement in current season's operations.
- Developed long-term strategies for increasing efficiency while reducing overhead costs associated with running the farm business.
- Provided guidance to staff members on how best to handle difficult tasks or situations encountered during their daily duties.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies accordingly to avoid losses.
- Used recognized breeding practices to direct breeding or raising of stock.
- Managed ranch schedules for livestock, special events, and crops.
- Maintained financial, operational and employment records for farms or ranches.
- Trained new workers on safety and ranch procedures.
- Collected and recorded growth, production and environmental data.
Farm Manager
Brema Stock
, Kerikeri
12.2017 - 02.2020
Farm Hand
Walden Farms
Orauti, Mangonui
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Assisted in the preparation of soil for planting by tilling and plowing fields.
- Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
- Harvested crops according to season and maintained records of yields.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
- Provided assistance during birthing events for livestock animals.
- Euthanized sick animals in accordance with humane standards.
- Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks or other enclosures.
- Shifted animals between grazing areas to foster sufficient access to food.
Diesel Mechanic
The Truck Shop
Temecula, California
07.2014 - 01.2017
- Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
- Repaired fuel injection systems, turbochargers, brakes, and exhaust systems.
- Inspected vehicles for safety issues and roadworthiness.
- Replaced worn or damaged components such as spark plugs, air filters, and oil filters.
- Adjusted engine timing to factory specifications.
- Tested electrical circuits for faults using diagnostic computers.
- Welded broken metal parts using oxyacetylene torches and electric arc welders.
- Installed new parts such as radiators, injectors, hoses, belts, alternators, starters .
- Provided technical advice to customers regarding their diesel engine needs.
- Worked with a team of mechanics to complete projects efficiently within time limits.
- Removed and disassembled defective diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses, and construction vehicles to complete repairs.
Fabricator
Aero Motorsports
Orem, Utah
01.2012 - 06.2014
- Operated welding machines to fabricate and assemble metal components.
- Performed layout, fitting, and welding of structural steel members to specified tolerances.
- Cut materials such as steel plates, tubes, bars, angles, channels using hand tools and power saws.
- Repaired worn parts of metal products by welding on extra layers of metal.
- Set up jigs, fixtures or other holding devices according to blueprint specifications.
- Used oxy-acetylene torches to cut, bend or straighten metal objects as required.
- Created components via Computer Aided Design (CAD) for use in 3D printing and milling applications.
Education
LEVEl 4 NCAA Beef Breeding -
Primary ITO
Whangarei09-2016
Skills
- Managing operations
- Marketing and promotion
- Customer Relations
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Troubleshooting skills
- Farm Operations
- Animal Record Maintenance
- Environmental Compliance
- Maintenance and repair
- Overseeing employees
- Animal Breeding
- Budget Development
- Fence building
- Equipment Operation
- Fertilizer Application
- Livestock management
- Animal Husbandry
- Agribusiness Planning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Farm Manager
Hard Hillcountry Genetics
02.2020 - Current
Farm Manager
Brema Stock
12.2017 - 02.2020
Farm Hand
Walden Farms
06.2017 - 12.2017
Diesel Mechanic
The Truck Shop
07.2014 - 01.2017
Fabricator
Aero Motorsports
01.2012 - 06.2014
LEVEl 4 NCAA Beef Breeding -
Primary ITO
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