David Bell
Ballyronan ,Derry
Summary
Experienced in animal handling and welfare, with a strong understanding of farming systems. Demonstrates proficiency in record-keeping, livestock management, and budgeting. Skilled in veterinary and farm liaison, environmental monitoring and surveying and confident public speaking. Committed to advancing sustainable farming practices to produce safe, quality produce while ensuring the highest standards of animal care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Trainee Meat Inspector
DAERA
2023.11 - Current
Portal Inspector
DAERA
Belfast
2020.10 - 2023.11
- Welfare checks on live animal imports/exports
- Compliance checks on health and transport documents for live animal imports/exports
- Issuing warning notices for non compliances in relation to animal welfare and transport legislation
- Compliance checks on documentation for products of animal origin (POAO) imported and exported
- Sampling and verification of POAO
- Pre-entry checks on animals and POAO
- Record keeping
Farm Advisor/ Environmental Surveyor
Ballinderry Rivers Trust
Cookstown , Tyrone
2014.05 - 2020.10
- Creating bespoke environmental plans for farmers for environmental and business enhancement
- Liaising with landowners, NGO's and government bodies for shared goals
- Conducting soil sampling
- Conducting fishery and wildlife surveys
- Rearing native aquatic species in hatchery for release
- Speaking/presenting at associated conferences and events
- Giving guided tours on farms to demonstrate the benefits of our services
Education
GCSEs & A Levels -
St Pius X College
Magherafelt, Mid Ulster 2005.09 - 2012.08
Skills
- Animal handling
- Animal Welfare
- Farming systems understanding
- Good communication
- Public speaking confidence
- record-keeping proficiency
- Veterinary liaison
- Farm liaison
- Livestock management
- Budgeting experience
- Environmental monitoring
Affiliations
- Farming
- Equine
- Hunting and country sports
- Wildlife
- Hiking and outdoor pursuits
Timeline
Trainee Meat Inspector
DAERA
2023.11 - Current
Portal Inspector
DAERA
2020.10 - 2023.11
Farm Advisor/ Environmental Surveyor
Ballinderry Rivers Trust
2014.05 - 2020.10
GCSEs & A Levels -
St Pius X College
2005.09 - 2012.08