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Courtney  Webster-Mills

Courtney Webster-Mills

Ribchester,Lancashire

Summary

Trustworthy individual with expertise in working alone under pressure in stressful situations, equally happy to work as part of a team while ensuring timely task completion. Demonstrates exceptional patience under pressure and excels in Knowledge of the Farming / Agriculture industry and local area with strong record-keeping, and data collection skills. Known for being attentive, proactive, and maintaining discretion and confidentiality. Strong communication skills both face-to-face and on the telephone, coupled with a keen attention to detail.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Contract Shepherdess

self employed
Ribchester, Lancashire
07.2022 - Current
  • Ensured flock health by regular monitoring and treatment of illnesses and coordinated with vets for routine check-ups and vaccinations of the flock. Managed livestock health plans, testing and also administering vaccinations to specified schedules. Organised yearly vaccinations preventing common diseases from spreading within flock
  • Managed breeding programmes for enhanced flock quality.
  • Maintained comprehensive feeding, bedding and husbandry regimes, resulting in healthy stock giving us better yield and overall price in market.
  • Successfully trained herding dogs to assist with farm tasks.
  • Kept accurate records of livestock, ensuring efficient management at all times. All paperwork and administrative records are kept up to date for reference purposes.
  • Attended local auctions to sell livestock whilst remaining compliant with all livestock movement and handling practices
  • Assisted in birth deliveries where needed whilst maintaining a safe environment for the ewes. Tended to new-born lambs ensuring they were properly fed and cared for.
  • Handled transportation of livestock to different pastures throughout the year prioritising animal wellbeing and safety.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of pests and diseases for effective management.
  • Checked physical condition of livestock to detect illness, injury or disease.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Agriculture

Reasheath College
Knutsford, Cheshire East
09.2022 - 07.2024

GCSEs - Religious studies

Holy Cross
Chorley, Lancashire
05.2022 - 07.2022

GCSEs - Mathematics

Holy Cross High School
Chorley, Lancashire
05.2022 - 07.2022

GCSEs - English

Holy Cross High School
Chorley, Lancashire
05.2022 - 07.2022

GCSEs - Combined Science

Holy Cross High School
Chorley, Lancashire
05.2022 - 07.2022

GCSEs - Food prep and nutrition

Holy Cross High School
Chorley, Lancashire
05.2022 - 07.2022

GCSEs - History

Holy Cross High School
Chorley, Lancashire
05.2022 - 07.2022

GCSEs - Geography

Holy Cross High School
Chorley, Lancashire
05.2022 - 07.2022

Skills

  • Patience under pressure
  • Inventory management and stock ordering
  • Reporting and record-keeping
  • Attentive and proactive
  • Confident in Livestock medicine administration, I feel this will be a good transferable skill when having conversations with customers and the Vet team
  • Previous Data collection experience
  • Happy working alone or as part of a team
  • Good Timekeeper
  • Discretion and confidentiality
  • Attention to Detail
  • Good communication skills, face to face and on the telephone

Affiliations

  • Keen Horserider
  • Sheep Farmer living on a Dairy farm in the Ribble Valley
  • Working alongside my working collie Fleck
  • Walks in the countryside followed by a nice meal when we get chance to get off the farm

Timeline

Diploma of Higher Education - Agriculture

Reasheath College
09.2022 - 07.2024

Contract Shepherdess

self employed
07.2022 - Current

GCSEs - Religious studies

Holy Cross
05.2022 - 07.2022

GCSEs - Mathematics

Holy Cross High School
05.2022 - 07.2022

GCSEs - English

Holy Cross High School
05.2022 - 07.2022

GCSEs - Combined Science

Holy Cross High School
05.2022 - 07.2022

GCSEs - Food prep and nutrition

Holy Cross High School
05.2022 - 07.2022

GCSEs - History

Holy Cross High School
05.2022 - 07.2022

GCSEs - Geography

Holy Cross High School
05.2022 - 07.2022
Courtney Webster-Mills