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Archie Gallacher

Sanquhar

Summary

I consider myself to be an enthusiastic, highly motivated person with high level of communication and workmanship. I am able to work as part of a team and independently as required. I am an adaptable person; I enjoy taking on new challenges and working with different people. I am very eager to expand my knowledge in the power sector and enjoy problem solving. I would like to gain the experience from experts within your company and get to learn more about Scottish Power's history and their future plans.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work history

Worker

Knockenhair Farm (Family Farm)
  • I live on a beef and sheep farm
  • My time on the farm has taught me a wide variety of skills and furthered my general knowledge of farming
  • I have developed a strong understanding of animal care and gained experience monitoring animal health and being able to notice early signs of illness in livestock
  • I have operated and maintained a variety of farm equipment including learning how to perform basic repairs on machinery
  • My time on the farm has helped my problem solving and adaptability like sudden weather changes and modifying farm strategies, qualities I believe would be well valued within your company

Worker

Conrick Farm
02.2024 - 03.2025
  • Currently working weekends and holidays on a neighbouring beef and poultry farm
  • I work both as part of a small team and also independently
  • Daily tasks include taking care of livestock, feeding, and bedding them. Ensuring general health.
  • I take care of and feed 35,000 chickens whilst collecting the eggs they lay and operating the conveyor belt to gather more eggs
  • I also help out with the more casual farm-work such as clearing up, maintenance work and working machinery
  • This job has been important for my communication skills, problem solving and adaptability

Catering Assistant

Knockenhair Catering
02.2023 - 03.2025
  • I currently work casually within a large catering team
  • We travel all over the region serving parties of all sizes, from as small as 10 through to events with 500 people. This job comes with great responsibilities
  • Within my catering assistant job, I use skills such as multi-tasking, time management, organisation and communication
  • In the kitchen I assist with food preparation and serving while ensuring high standards and safety at all time.
  • During my time working within the company, I have also been asked to serve customers. Good communication skills and presentability are key in this role

Paper deliverer

C&M Brown Newsagents
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • During my school holidays in the summer of 2022, I completed a paper run around the small community in which I stay
  • This job gave me the basic and valuable skills that I still use to this day including, time keeping, communication, organisation and being able to use my own initiative
  • I believe this job was crucial for me as it was my entrance into the working world and gave me a basic understanding of what was expected of me and how hard work gives you the best chance of succeeding especially when trying to overcome difficulties

Education

Sanquhar Academy

Skills

  • Work ethic
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Problem solving
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Leadership
  • Multi-tasking

References

  • Grace-Ann Bennie, Farm owner at Conrick Farm, Conrick Farm, Sanquhar, Scotland, DG4 6JD, graceannbennie@yahoo.co.uk
  • Anne Carlyle, Maths teacher at Sanquhar Academy, Kelloside Farm, Kirkconnel, gw09carlyleanne@glow.sch.uk
  • Harry Gallacher, Knockenhair Hospitality owner, Knockenhair Hospitality, Sanquhar, Scotland, DG4 6JD, knockenhairhospitality@hotmail.com

Timeline

Worker

Conrick Farm
02.2024 - 03.2025

Catering Assistant

Knockenhair Catering
02.2023 - 03.2025

Paper deliverer

C&M Brown Newsagents
07.2022 - 08.2022

Worker

Knockenhair Farm (Family Farm)

Sanquhar Academy

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