Experience

Mulgowie Farming Company

• Australia
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Farm Manager

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Key Accountabilities: • Prepared or assisted with preparation of annual forecasts, budgets, and other business plans. • Recruited, supervised, and ensured the ongoing training of farm staff. • Maintained production and other farm records including the estimated operating costs and ordering of farm inputs. • Controlled costs of production in line with budget expectation. • Produced high level crops. • Cleaned and maintained buildings, sheds, equipment and facilities to ensure health standards and high quality of produce. • Ensured safe and effective handling of equipment. • Undertook activities to minimise environmental degradation. • Monitored environmental effects of farming activities and repaired any existing damage. • Planned and organised marketing and sale of produce to achieve high returns. • Selected crop types and determined area to be sown based on research and own expertise. • Conducted a wide range of farming operations including cultivation, sowing, spraying, and harvesting. • Worked and collaborated with owners to stay within budget.



Mackays Group

• Australia
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Farm Manager

  • Apr 2021 - Feb 2022

  Key Accountabilities: • Prepared or assisted with preparation of annual forecasts, budgets, and other business plans. • Recruited, supervised, and ensured the ongoing training of farm staff. • Maintained production and other farm records including the estimated operating costs and ordering of farm inputs. • Controlled costs of production in line with budget expectation. • Produced high level crops. • Cleaned and maintained buildings, sheds, equipment and facilities to ensure health standards and high quality of produce. • Ensured safe and effective handling of equipment. • Undertook activities to minimise environmental degradation. • Monitored environmental effects of farming activities and repaired any existing damage. • Planned and organised marketing and sale of produce to achieve high returns. • Selected crop types and determined area to be sown based on research and own expertise. • Conducted a wide range of farming operations including cultivation, sowing, spraying, and harvesting. • Worked and collaborated with owners to stay within budget.



Rombola Family Farms Pty Ltd

• Australia
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Aug 2020 - Apr 2021

  Key Accountabilities: • Performed scheduling of day-to-day operations. • Ensured all activities were completed on-time and within budget. • Worked closely with maintenance manager to ensure farm operations had the highest possible equipment availability. • Directed the allocation of human resources to specific tasks based on skill and reliability, in line with the agreed production schedules. • Allocated plant and equipment to specific tasks based on suitability to meet the production schedule. • Worked collaboratively with the production team, particularly the grower and agronomist, to ensure agreed production practices and systems were delivering the desired result. • Managed all aspect of Human Resources including the coaching, mentoring, and development of staff, overseeing new employee onboarding, and providing career development planning and opportunities. • Empowered employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals. • Delegated responsibility to effectively manage time and instilled accountability in employees. • Fostered a spirit of teamwork and unity among department members that allowed for disagreement over ideas, conflict and expeditious conflict resolution, and the appreciation of diversity as well as cohesiveness, supportiveness, and working effectively together to enable each employee and the department to succeed. • Maintained a running schedule to ensure all team members understood progress to date and upcoming tasks.



Galea Family Trust

• United States
• Real Estate

• Farm Manager

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2020

  Key Accountabilities: • Performed general farm duties. • Operated tractors and other farm machinery in compliance with OH&S guidelines. • Followed farm protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. • Used earthmoving equipment (execrator, backhoe, trucks, etc). • Conducted maintenance planning. • Worked as part of a high-performing team and prioritised workload to meet company goals and objectives. • Applied leadership skills to motivate employees and foster a collaborative culture that promoted team growth and achievement of targets.



Wilmar Sugar Australia Limited

• Australia
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Field Technician

  • Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

  Key Accountabilities: • Performed general farm duties. • Operated tractors and other farm machinery. • Used earthmoving equipment (laser scoop, excavator backhoe and trucks, etc). • Conducted maintenance of machinery. • Communicated effectively and resolved problems in a timely manner. • Multitasked and prioritised tasks to meet deadlines. • Worked in a fast-paced environment and contributed to team goals. Key Accountabilities: • Performed general farm duties. • Operated tractors and other farm machinery. • Used earthmoving equipment (laser scoop, excavator backhoe and trucks, etc). • Conducted maintenance of machinery. • Communicated effectively and resolved problems in a timely manner. • Multitasked and prioritised tasks to meet deadlines. • Worked in a fast-paced environment and contributed to team goals.



Kelly Harvesting

• United States

• Haul Out Operator

  • Jun 2013 - Dec 2016

  Key Accountabilities: • Operated and maintained trucks and harvesters. • Carted soil and other loads. • Followed company guidelines and operational procedures to ensure safety of vehicles. • Communicated via a wide range of means and took onboard feedback to improve performance. • Worked as part of a team and prioritised work effectively to achieve KPIs. Key Accountabilities: • Operated and maintained trucks and harvesters. • Carted soil and other loads. • Followed company guidelines and operational procedures to ensure safety of vehicles. • Communicated via a wide range of means and took onboard feedback to improve performance. • Worked as part of a team and prioritised work effectively to achieve KPIs.



Beaurepaires

• Australia
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Field Service Technician

  • Oct 2013 - May 2014



Top Cut Hay & Haulage

• Driver

  • Jan 2009 - Apr 2013

  Key Accountabilities: • Operated trucks and earthmoving equipment. • Maintained machinery and carried out vehicle maintenance checks. • Loaded various goods. • Prioritised workload and met strict deadlines. • Communicated effectively via a range of means. • Worked as part of a high performing team in a fast-paced environment. • Applied problem solving and interpersonal skills to resolve various conflicts and issues. Key Accountabilities: • Operated trucks and earthmoving equipment. • Maintained machinery and carried out vehicle maintenance checks. • Loaded various goods. • Prioritised workload and met strict deadlines. • Communicated effectively via a range of means. • Worked as part of a high performing team in a fast-paced environment. • Applied problem solving and interpersonal skills to resolve various conflicts and issues.



SUCROGEN BIOETHANOL PTY LTD

• Retail

• Haulout Driver

  • Jun 2012 - Nov 2012