Experienced with managing all aspects of business operations, including financial oversight and strategic planning. Utilizes effective leadership techniques to ensure efficient daily management. Strong problem solving skills.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Polder Turkeys Inc.
2016 - Current
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Taking care of all aspects of running a commercial turkey breeder farm. repairs, maintenance, egg collections, barn cleanouts using tractors, pressure washers.
Coordinating deliveries and pickups of materials, inspecting deliveries.
Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
Maintaining the barns and yard. cutting grass, trimming trees and bushes, clear snow with tractor and snowblower and a snow plow
Repairing and maintenance on farm and barn equipment
Farm Worker
LEL Farms Ltd.
02.2005 - 06.2013
Facilitated planting of crops and collaborated on harvest planning.
Took care of multiple barns, feeding Turkeys and chickens. Keeping up to date on rules and regulations, maintain paper records regarding bird care and safe handling procedures.
Utilized trucks or carts to move equipment, poultry and livestock from one location to another.
Operated farm equipment such as tractors, trucks, backhoe, payloader etc. with extreme care and precision.
Delivered feed to farms with a tractor trailer for 3 years. Keeping daily logs and safety checklists.
Asssisted in construction of barns. excaviting, running pay loaders and dump trucks, carpentry, metal siding, installing feed and water equipment, installing gas lines and water supply to the barns.
Partner
Timmermans Turkey Farms
2006 - 2016
Responsible for the daily operations of the turkey farm
Improved efficiency by streamlining the operation
Stayed informed on industry developments and market trends to gain competitive advantage.
Networked with other professionals and organizations to expand contacts and opportunities.
Stayed on top of new opportunities to safe on energy costs. Installing LED lighting, more efficient fans
Farm Hand
Donkers Poultry
2004 - 2005
Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
Cleaned out poultry barns with tractor and loader, pressure washed barns after cleanout.
Setting up barns for delivery of chickens.
Lawn care, cutting grass, raking leaves, trimming and cutting trees.
Operated various farm machinery including tractors, plows, and balers for efficient land cultivation and crop production.
Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.
Education
College Graduate - Agricultural Business And Management
Groenhorst College
Emmeloord, Netherlands
05.2004
Skills
Decision-making
Dependable and reliable
Equipment operation
Schedule management
Accurate record keeping
Safe driving practices
Vehicle maintenance
AC commercial Driver's license
Air brake endorsement
Time management
Mechanical tools
Attention to detail
Heavy lifting
Basic maintenance
Vehicle inspection
Planning
Languages
English
Full Professional
Dutch
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Farm Worker
LEL Farms Ltd.
02.2005 - 06.2013
Owner/Operator
Polder Turkeys Inc.
2016 - Current
Partner
Timmermans Turkey Farms
2006 - 2016
Farm Hand
Donkers Poultry
2004 - 2005
College Graduate - Agricultural Business And Management