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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
11.2023 - Current

Portal Inspector

DAERA
Belfast
10.2020 - 11.2023
  • 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
05.2014 - 10.2020
  • 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
09.2005 - 08.2012

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
11.2023 - Current

Portal Inspector

DAERA
10.2020 - 11.2023

Farm Advisor/ Environmental Surveyor

Ballinderry Rivers Trust
05.2014 - 10.2020

GCSEs & A Levels -

St Pius X College
09.2005 - 08.2012

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