General Farm Supervisor

• Jul 2022 - Present

Farm Development Manager

• Mar 2021 - Jul 2022

• Collaborating with senior management and the owner to create and develop seasonal visitor events e.g., Easter, Halloween making £200,000+ in revenue.• Evaluating the current farm attraction offering and producing a 5-year plan of fully costed and time lined improvements to the farm attraction, roughly sat at £78,000 of works.• Creating and improving multiple operational procedures on varied sections of the business, improving efficiency, planning, and proactive planning across the business• Improving stock control systems across the retail and facilities departments, resulting in a 12% reduction in retail product wastage, and 5% reduction in overordering of cleaning supplies.• Created and managing the estates maintenance program of a 175-acre Country Park, securing the jobs of 2 grounds people.

Assistant Farm Manager

• Nov 2019 - Mar 2021

In addition to the Livestock Foreman responsibilities, my managerial responsibilities include:Managing the day to day running of the public farm in the absence of the Farm ManagerReporting to the Farm Manager and Managing DirectorLiaising with other section managers, and participating in weekly managerial meetingsManaging a small team of part time staffCreating and implementing a new volunteer/work experience application processMonitoring and Recording all animal movements off and onto the farm Liasing with Livestock Market auctioneers for the sale of multiple lotsAssisted in the farm gaining local council "Animal Exhibition License" certification Managing regular upkeep of paperwork required for licenseManaging lambing of a commercial sheep flockAssisting in the managing of feed stock levels and other consumables

Livestock Foreman

• Oct 2018 - Nov 2019

Responsibilities included:Daily feeding and watering of animalsRegular cleaning and maintenance of animal pensLeading and teaching volunteers and work experienceLeading public talks and animal interaction sessionsAssisting with commercial lambing and calving Use of front loading tractor to feed and bed cows

Educational Farm Manager

• Sep 2017 - Sep 2018

In addition to the Farm worker responsibilities, my managerial responsibilities include:Managing the day to day running of a busy public farmReporting to the General farm manager and ownerLiaising with other section managersManaging a small team of full time staffCreating and implementing a new volunteer/work experience application processChanging and managing numbers and varieties of stockEnsuring health and safety procedures are followedAssisting with commercial sheep flockManaging animal hire requests and eventsTransporting livestock to events and locations around the countryManaging Feed stock levels and ordering of feedDealing with public feedbackPlayed a pivotal role in the creation of a new farm venture

Educational Farm Worker

• Oct 2016 - Sep 2017

Responsibilities included:Daily feeding and watering of animalsRegular cleaning and maintenance of animal pensLeading and teaching volunteers and work experienceLeading public talks and animal interaction sessionsSeasonal milking of small jersey cow herdAssisting with commercial lambingAssisting and leading educational school visitsReporting to assistant and general farm managers

Exotic & Farm Animal Keeper

• May 2016 - Oct 2016

Responsibilities included:Managing the day to day running of the establishmentImplementing and assessing feeding regimes across a variety of animal speciesLeading and teaching volunteers and work experience students during/about the day to day tasks of the farmCleaning and maintaining animal enclosuresMilking and packaging goat milk for saleTraining animals for handling etc. Responsibilities included:Managing the day to day running of the establishmentImplementing and assessing feeding regimes across a variety of animal speciesLeading and teaching volunteers and work experience students during/about the day to day tasks of the farmCleaning and maintaining animal enclosuresMilking and packaging goat milk for saleTraining animals for handling etc.

Education Liason Worker

• Sep 2015 - Feb 2016

Headed up a pilot scheme for hertforshire council where I worked with children aged 6-11 with various specific needs on a childrens farm. The aim of the work was to teach children according to the national curriculum in a non-school atmosphere as well as try and alleviate some of their disruptive behaviours. During the sessions children are assessed if their behaviour is improving or if a different project is needed for their continued schooling.

Farmyard Assistant

• Jul 2015 - Sep 2015

my responsibilities included the general maintenance and care of the farm itself; treatment and care of all animals on site; provide customer service for members of public including animal handling; lead volunteers in general work tasks.

Student Ambassador

• Nov 2012 - Jun 2015

Escorting Prospective Students and Parents around the Campus Grounds, Attending to Specific needs of Individuals, Answering and Helping with Enquires from Prospective Students and Parents, Acted as Standard for the Student Body on the Sutton Bonington Campus Escorting Prospective Students and Parents around the Campus Grounds, Attending to Specific needs of Individuals, Answering and Helping with Enquires from Prospective Students and Parents, Acted as Standard for the Student Body on the Sutton Bonington Campus

Cover Farm Hand

• Jun 2012 - Jun 2015

Regular Feeding of Multiple Livestock Species, Animal Enclosure Cleaning and Maintenance, Animal Health Checks, Working alongside Permanent staff and Leading Volunteers in Daily Duties, Assist with Horse Riding Lessons, Assist with Mobile Farm Events, Act Accordingly to Enquires and Complaints from Members of Public, Conducting animal handling session during children’s parties, Conducting Farm Tours. Regular Feeding of Multiple Livestock Species, Animal Enclosure Cleaning and Maintenance, Animal Health Checks, Working alongside Permanent staff and Leading Volunteers in Daily Duties, Assist with Horse Riding Lessons, Assist with Mobile Farm Events, Act Accordingly to Enquires and Complaints from Members of Public, Conducting animal handling session during children’s parties, Conducting Farm Tours.

Seasonal Worker

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

Morning and Afternoon Milking of 350 Cow herd, Calf Rearing and Health Checks, Assisting Pregnancy Diagnosis and Other Events performed by Vets, Routine Feeding of Dairy and Beef Herds, Maintenance of Silage Clamps Morning and Afternoon Milking of 350 Cow herd, Calf Rearing and Health Checks, Assisting Pregnancy Diagnosis and Other Events performed by Vets, Routine Feeding of Dairy and Beef Herds, Maintenance of Silage Clamps