Alex Sutcliffe
Ellesmere
Summary
I am an extremely hard-working, conscientious individual, priding myself upon being proactive, reliable, meticulous and completing all tasks to the highest of standards. I feel equally at home working as part of a team or alone as I am adaptable and comfortable using my initiative. I am a great believer in keeping up-to-date with the latest farming practices and innovations and do this by reading several farming publications and visiting agricultural shows and events.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking [Job Title] bringing [Number] years� experience in horticulture management, team leadership and business planning. Knowledgeable about preventing diseases and pests, establishing optimal growing conditions and overseeing care schedules to maximize plant attractiveness, growth and health. Seek to bring expertise to dynamic role in fast-paced environment. Detailed-oriented, safety-driven foreman with extensive comprehension of farming and training of farm help. Very knowledgeable in humane castration of farm animals, branding and loading livestock. Administer vaccinations, apply insecticides when appropriate and maintain clean animal housing.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Agricultural Contractor
Self Employed
04.2019 - Current
- Optimized farm operations through the use of advanced machinery, technology, and data analysis.
- Streamlined workflow processes through regular communication with team members, resulting in increased productivity levels overall.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current in industry standards and best practices.
- Consistently met deadlines for planting and harvesting by efficiently managing work schedules and resources.
- Maintained high safety standards for all workers, reducing accidents and injuries in the field.
Assistant Dairy Farm Manager
Glanywern Farm
01.2019 - Current
- Trained and supervised workers engaged in general farm work, machinary use.
- Completed structural inspections to determine maintenance requirements and organize repairs.
- Managed record-keeping systems to track farm performance data, aiding in informed decision-making processes.
- Maintained open communication channels with Farm Manager to address issues promptly, resulting in increased operational efficiency.
- Enhanced animal welfare with regular health checks, vaccinations, and proper nutrition.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments regularly identifying potential hazards early on mitigating potential negative impacts on overall operations.
- Improved herd health with regular monitoring, vaccinations, and timely veterinary consultations.
- Implemented preventive maintenance measures on farm equipment, reducing downtime and repair costs.
- Managed dairy farm personnel for effective task delegation, scheduling, and overall productivity.
Farm Worker
Broome Farm
08.2016 - Current
- Provided excellent animal welfare by ensuring access to clean water sources, adequate shade or shelter, and comfortable living conditions at all times.
- Ensured compliance with local environmental regulations concerning manure management practices like storage or proper application on fields.
- Upheld biosecurity measures within the farm premises by following established protocols such as disinfecting boots before entering barns or isolating new animals upon arrival.
- Improved calf survival rates by providing attentive care during the birthing process, including assisting with difficult deliveries.
- Enhanced herd health by closely monitoring animals for signs of illness, administering medication as needed, and keeping detailed records.
- Built strong relationships with industry professionals such as veterinarians, nutritionists, or breeders for consultation and advice on farm management strategies and animal health concerns.
- Maintained farm equipment and vehicles.
- Milked 385 cows using 19/38 milking parlor.
Head Tractor Driver
Springdale Farming Company
01.2013 - 07.2016
Farm Foreman
Hardwick Farms
02.2011 - 12.2013
General Farm worker
Newnes Farm
02.2007 - 01.2011
General Farm worker
Wardle Bridge Farm
05.2005 - 01.2007
Member of Harvest Team
Wright Farms Methven Ltd
11.2004 - 05.2005
General Farm worker
Reaseheath Agricultural College
06.2004 - 11.2004
General Farm worker
Reaseheath Agricultural College
05.2003 - 09.2003
General Farm worker
Barnett's Farm
06.2002 - 05.2003
Education
Bishop Heber High School
Malpas, CheshireNational Diploma in Agriculture -
Reaseheath Agricultural College
Reaseheath, NantwichSkills
Excellent record keeping
Confident and c
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Duties Undertaken
- Ploughing, Mounted / Semi-Mounted
- Managing Irrigation, Lateral/Hose & Reel
- Milking
- Calving
- One-Pass cultivating
- Power Harrowing
- Fencing
- Paddock Allocation
- Calf-Rearing
- Feeding TMR
- Sub-Soiling
- Hedge cutting
- A.I
- Drilling
- Fertilising
- Muck spreading
- Combining
- Slurry injection
- Machinery maintenance
- Grass Measuring
- Foot Trimming
- Showing cattle
- Managing out-wintering of cattle on kale and fodder beet
- Use of GPS Systems
Relevant Qualifications And Training
- Foot Trimming, October 2010
- Artificial Insemination, August 2010
- Safe Use of Pesticide PA 1 and PA 2, June 2004
- ATV Handling Course, May 2004
- Safe Use of Veterinary Medicines, May 2004
- Granular Fertiliser Application, May 2004
- Health and Safety Certificate for use of Telehandler, May 2002
Home Number
01948860543
References
References available on request.
Relevant Qualifications and Training
Foot Trimming
Artificial Insemination
Safe Use of Pesticide PA 1 and PA 2
ATV Handling Course
Safe Use of Veterinary Medicines
Granular Fertiliser Application
Health and Safety Certificate for use of Telehandler
Trailer license
Farm First Aid
Timeline
Agricultural Contractor
Self Employed
04.2019 - Current
Assistant Dairy Farm Manager
Glanywern Farm
01.2019 - Current
Farm Worker
Broome Farm
08.2016 - Current
Head Tractor Driver
Springdale Farming Company
01.2013 - 07.2016
Farm Foreman
Hardwick Farms
02.2011 - 12.2013
General Farm worker
Newnes Farm
02.2007 - 01.2011
General Farm worker
Wardle Bridge Farm
05.2005 - 01.2007
Member of Harvest Team
Wright Farms Methven Ltd
11.2004 - 05.2005
General Farm worker
Reaseheath Agricultural College
06.2004 - 11.2004
General Farm worker
Reaseheath Agricultural College
05.2003 - 09.2003
General Farm worker
Barnett's Farm
06.2002 - 05.2003
Bishop Heber High School
National Diploma in Agriculture -
Reaseheath Agricultural College
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