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Sarah Taylor

Bourne

Summary

Creative and adaptable person with strong problem-solving, resourcefulness and forward-planning abilities. Experienced in coordinating general farm operations, identifying daily priorities and recruiting required resources. Uses established farming techniques to achieve consistent production results. Skills that have carried through previous posts.

Reliable with varying experience. Offers excellent communication and good judgment to effectively meet team needs. Proactive planner and problem solver.

DBS checked for young people and adults due to volunteering at a local primary school and Church youth group. Exam invigilation is carried out on occasions at a local secondary school.

Previous posts have also covered child care settings, forest school activities, Bar manager and retail experience.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
12001
12001
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Farmer

Bunkers Hill Farm
Bourne
02.2013 - Current
  • Carried out all tasks in line with hygiene rules, upholding optimum safe working practices.
  • Maintained healthy livestock by implementing strict feeding and health check schedules.
  • Monitored animal health, identifying diseases at an early stage.
  • Detected disease and health problems in livestock, poultry and crops.
  • Handled repair and maintenance of fences, buildings and other farm structures for increased durability.
  • Assisted in birth of livestock, encouraging survival rate of newborns.
  • Tended to farm animals, ensuring their well-being and productivity.
  • Enforced strict H&S procedures, implementing checklists and inspections to prevent staff injury.
  • Complete all audit work and prepare for reviews
  • Carry out all administration/accounts and altering policies to match official policies when required

Office Manager

R&B Potatoes Ltd
Tallington
09.2008 - 11.2012
  • Handled incoming correspondence, resulting in timely responses and decision-making.
  • Improved office efficiency by streamlining administrative procedures.
  • Resolved employee conflicts with tactful mediation strategies.
  • Streamlined invoice processing procedures for smoother financial operations.
  • Implemented new filing systems, improving data retrieval efficiency.
  • Oversaw recruitment processes, attracting top-tier talent for team expansion.
  • Liaised with external vendors and service providers to address on-site maintenance and repair needs.
  • Oversaw daily running of cafe and farm shop

Project officer

Peterborough City Council
Peterborough
02.2003 - 09.2008
  • Managed project development by creating comprehensive plans and assigning tasks.
  • Cultivated positive staff relations and retention by organising team bonding and rapport building activities.
  • Mentored and supervised 3 direct reports.
  • Completed comprehensive training programmes, enhanced skill set significantly.
  • Implemented feedback from stakeholders, improved overall project execution efficiency.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of goals.
  • Streamlined administrative tasks related to trainings such as maintaining attendance records, booking venues or sending out invites; enhanced overall efficiency of processes.
  • Developed individual learning plans for continued training.
  • Integrated improved onboarding programmes to acclimate new employees to company culture, values and policies.
  • Designed engaging training materials, enhancing participant understanding and retention.
  • Liaised with external trainers when necessary; ensured they were well-briefed about company's specific needs and expectations from the session.
  • Supported the provision of in house qualifications working with the universities and the students.

Education

Criminology - Criminology

UK Open Learning
Peterborough
08.2011 - 08.2012

Level 3 Certificate in Personnel Practice -

BPP Malpas

GNVQ Business Organisations & Systems -

De Montfort University
Holbeach, Lincolnshire

NVQ Level 2 -

De Montfort University
Holbeach

NVQ Level 3 -

De Montfort University
Holbeach

GCSEs - Health Studies

Peterborough College
Peterborough

GCSEs -

Bourne Grammar School
Bourne

Skills

IT Skills

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Timeline

Farmer

Bunkers Hill Farm
02.2013 - Current

Criminology - Criminology

UK Open Learning
08.2011 - 08.2012

Office Manager

R&B Potatoes Ltd
09.2008 - 11.2012

Project officer

Peterborough City Council
02.2003 - 09.2008

Level 3 Certificate in Personnel Practice -

BPP Malpas

GNVQ Business Organisations & Systems -

De Montfort University

NVQ Level 2 -

De Montfort University

NVQ Level 3 -

De Montfort University

GCSEs - Health Studies

Peterborough College

GCSEs -

Bourne Grammar School

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