Darrel Wierenga
Cranbrook,BC
Summary
Reliable Animal Care Hand who takes pride in delivering efficient and high-quality farm operations. Experience working on dairy and hog farms as well as being a previous owner/operator. Mature and professional with excellent communication skills. Enjoys working with all animals, providing a lifetime of animal husbandry experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Swine Technician
Van Haarst Pork Farm
10.2013 - 07.2019
- Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and equipment requiring maintenance.
- Implemented biosecurity measures to reduce potential pathogen exposure and maintain a healthy environment for pigs.
Security Officer
Alberta Health Services
04.2010 - 05.2013
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises by foot.
Grocery Manager
Extra Foods
01.2005 - 03.2010
- Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers.
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
- Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
Education
Human Services Technology
Fraser Valley College
Chilliwack, BCCertificate - Practical Nursing
Okanagan University College
Kelowna, BCSkills
- Animal Welfare Compliance
- Disease prevention strategies
- Leadership Qualities
- Continuous learning mindset
- Reproductive management
Timeline
Swine Technician
Van Haarst Pork Farm
10.2013 - 07.2019
Security Officer
Alberta Health Services
04.2010 - 05.2013
Grocery Manager
Extra Foods
01.2005 - 03.2010
Human Services Technology
Fraser Valley College
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Okanagan University College
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