Melissa Ferard
Dalston, Carlisle,Cumbria
Summary
Agriculture with Farm Business Management student with hands-on dairy and livestock experience across the UK and Australia, including milking, calf care, yard work, and animal handling. Strong interest in bovine genetics, herd improvement, and progressive dairy systems. Confident working in fast-paced farm environments with excellent communication, teamwork, and practical problem-solving skills. Eager to contribute positively to the future of the farming industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dairy Farm Worker
Edwin Pinguey, Laurence Wilson, Robert Pigg
Carlisle , Cumbria
05.2024 - Current
- Assist with milking operations for up to 300 cows twice daily.
- Support general yard maintenance tasks as required.
Work rider
Nicky Richards racing
Greystoke , Cumbria
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Trained young and inexperienced horses for competitive racing, focusing on building stamina and discipline.
- Supported general yard maintenance tasks as required.
Stud Hand
Yulong
Nagambie , Melbourne
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Helped during foaling as required.
- Led stallions for investment opportunities.
- Maintenance of clean and safe stables.
Sales Assistant
Zagame automotive
Melbourne , Australia
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Supported sales operations for Ferrari under Zagame Automotive.
- Gained valuable experience in customer service through roles at Bentley, Audi, Cupra, and Aston Martin.
- Assisted in enhancing customer satisfaction during interactions.
Marketing Intern
Cottars Safaris
Maasai Mara, Kenya
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Collected data to improve sustainability in vegetable garden.
- Assisted in organising dinners for guests.
- Supported efforts to enhance environmental practices within camp.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture with Farm Business Management
University of Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne01-2027
A-Levels - Geography, Geology and Environmental Science
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
Penrith01-2022
Skills
- Livestock handling
- Dairy herd management
- Milking procedures
- Animal welfare
- Record keeping
- Communication with farmers
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Working independently
- Biosecurity awareness
Interests
- bovine genetics
- herd improvement
- breeding decisions
- dairy efficiency
- fertility
- lameness reduction
Hobbies
- Running- Particularly long distance/marathon running
- Horse riding
- Travelling
- Art, interior and fashion
Certification
- STCWs- First Aid, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, Proficiency in Security Awareness
Timeline
Dairy Farm Worker
Edwin Pinguey, Laurence Wilson, Robert Pigg
05.2024 - Current
Work rider
Nicky Richards racing
10.2023 - 04.2024
Stud Hand
Yulong
08.2023 - 09.2023
Sales Assistant
Zagame automotive
01.2023 - 07.2023
Marketing Intern
Cottars Safaris
09.2022 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture with Farm Business Management
University of Newcastle
A-Levels - Geography, Geology and Environmental Science
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School