Dorathy Chizaram Iwuoha
Cambridge
Summary
Accomplished farm manager with over 10 years of experience overseeing all aspects of large-scale agricultural operations. Expertise in crop planning, livestock management, and regulatory compliance. Proven success in maximizing yields, controlling costs, and ensuring workplace safety. Strong leadership abilities in supervising and training farm staffs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Poultry Farm Manager
Francis Farm
04.2019 - 03.2024
- Maintained accurate record-keeping practices, tracking important data such as egg production, mortality rates, feed intake, and vaccinations.
- Enhanced biosecurity measures for the health and safety of the flock, ensuring optimal production levels.
- Oversaw maintenance of farm equipment and facilities, scheduling repairs as needed to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
- Implemented cost-effective feed programs, optimizing nutrition and growth rates for the flock.
- Reduced waste by streamlining supply chain processes to ensure timely delivery of materials essential for daily operations.
- Maximized profits with strategic marketing plans aimed at reaching targeted consumer demographics in local markets.
- Coordinated with sales teams to establish distribution channels that increased market reach while maintaining product quality standards.
- Managed daily operations, maintaining a clean and organized environment for efficient workflow.
- Developed comprehensive vaccination schedules to promote flock health and disease prevention.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations governing poultry farming operations on a federal, state, and local level.
- Collaborated with veterinarians to maintain flock health through regular check-ups and preventative care measures.
- Fostered a culture of collaboration among farm staff, encouraging open communication and teamwork to achieve common goals.
- Implemented employee training programs that improved worker efficiency while maintaining high levels of job satisfaction.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers in order to secure favorable pricing on bulk purchases of essential input products.
- Monitored environmental conditions within poultry houses, adjusting ventilation systems as needed for optimal bird comfort and growth rates.
- Assessed flock performance regularly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
Botanist
Research Institute, Umudike.
08.2016 - 03.2019
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Studied and researched plants and their life processes.
- Analyzed ways to manage plant conservation.
- Analyzed plant responses and reporting possible trends, benefits, or concerns
Poultry Farmer
Eastern Farm, Umuahia
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Improved poultry farm efficiency by implementing advanced farming techniques and technologies.
- Maintained proper chicken house temperature and ventilation to ensure optimal growth rates.
- Monitored flock for signs of disease or physical distress and culled infirm individuals.
- Loaded poultry on trucks for transfer to processing plants.
- Weighing, grading, deforming and breaking of eggs
- Fed and watered up to 5000 chickens, ducks and other poultry species daily.
- Data entry and records keeping of husbandry actions to meet FDA guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture
Umudike09.2016
Skills
- Disease prevention strategies
- Farm equipment operation
- Staff Training and Development
- Inventory Control Management
- Pest control techniques
- Quality assurance standards
- Record keeping proficiency
- Waste Management Practices
- Budgeting and financial planning
- Vaccination Program Implementation
- Organic Farming Principles
- Genetic Selection Knowledge
- Proficient in poultry management techniques
- Strong leadership and managerial skills
- Knowledgeable about biosecurity protocols and animal welfare standards
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Poultry Farm Manager
Francis Farm
04.2019 - 03.2024
Botanist
Research Institute, Umudike.
08.2016 - 03.2019
Poultry Farmer
Eastern Farm, Umuahia
01.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture
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