Keith Menton
Archerwill ,Saskatchewan
Summary
Professional agricultural entrepreneur with robust expertise in crop management, livestock care, and sustainable farming practices. Strong focus on team collaboration and driving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable and skilled in strategic planning, resource management, and problem-solving. Known for fostering productive and positive work environment. Developed exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills in dynamic agricultural setting. Adept at managing resources, coordinating tasks, and implementing efficient processes to enhance productivity. Looking to transition these skills into new field, bringing proven track record of success and strong work ethic. Developed key skills in inventory management and customer service within fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to manage detailed records and fulfill client requests efficiently. Seeking to transition into new field where these transferable skills can drive organizational success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Laborer
Prosko farms
11 2023 - Current
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Assisted in the development of sustainable farming practices to minimize environmental impact.
- Operated harvesters and cultivators to till soil and plow fields.
- Improved farm efficiency through proper maintenance of farm equipment and machinery.
- Contributed to overall farm cleanliness by regularly removing debris from fields following harvests.
- Safely operated heavy machinery such as tractors, harvesters, and tillers to cultivate land for planting new crops.
- Collaborated with coworkers to complete daily farm tasks efficiently and quickly.
- Loaded and unloaded containers of materials and products on trucks, trailers and railcars by hand or with forklift truck.
- Cultivated soil, sowed crops, and controlled weeds by slashing or chemical spraying.
- Harvested crops at proper time for maximum yield and quality.
- Applied nutrients to soil to enhance crop growth and development.
- Cleaned, repaired and maintained farm machinery and tools to keep resources in good working condition.
Farm Manager
Harvest hill farms
06 2022 - 10 2023
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements.
- Fostered a positive work culture that motivated employees to excel in their roles while also reducing turnover rates.
- Hired, trained and supervised seasonal workers engaged in cultivation and harvest.
- Managed farm staff efficiently, providing training and guidance for optimal performance.
- Oversaw the maintenance of farm machinery, resulting in reduced downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
Owner / Farm Manager
Farm Beeskraal, Madden Menton Family Farm Trust
01 2015 - 05 2022
- The farm is a mixture of cattle, sheep and crop farming
- Mainly livestock but we managed to upgrade the farm to allow crop farming under irrigation
- Responsible in field preparation, fertilization, planting & harvesting
- Farm management & pest control, Rotational grazing of livestock
- Operating most farming equipment
- Building experience/Fencing/Welding
- Cash flow calculations for cropping seasons
- Market research on current seed pricing and selling
- Safe handling and mixing of herbicides and poisons
- Planning staff work schedules to perform optimally
- Ensuring health and safety measures always
- Research on new seeds before purchasing for new season
- Crop rotation schedules
- General maintenance of farming equipment
- Organizing of information days for staff members
- Fire breaks on Farm boundaries
Representative Sales and Marketing
Telwiedre Feeds
05 2019 - Current
- The success of a feed mill depends on the sustainable acquisition of high quality and cost-effective raw materials that need to be delivered to the mill promptly and timeously
- Telwiedrè strives to produce as much of its own raw materials and resources as far as possible, or to purchase these from farmers in the Riemland, who are viewed as partners
- My main goal was to see as many farmers at their farms to have an idea what each one’s individual need was
- What type of animals do they farm with
- How could we improve the farming operation?
Managing Partner
Loketseng Construction
01.2008 - 12.2014
- Loketseng is a construction company mainly focused on low-cost housing projects to produce high quality housing for less fortunate
- I was running multiple sites ensuring materials were always on time on different sites and different stage of construction
- Hiring of labor and keeping projects on schedule
- Machinery operation and maintenance.
Food and Beverage Manager
Acqualina Rosewood Resort
01.2006 - 01.2007
- A luxury seaside haven located on 4.5 beachfront acres in Miami’s Sunny Isles Beach, Acqualina Resort & Residences is committed to the well-being and safety of guests, team members, residents and the community at large
- I was appointed as food and beverage manager and managed staff of 30 members
- I was involved in the hiring of staff ordering of stock and organizing of functions.
Line Supervisor
Kanes Foods Limited
01.2002 - 01.2002
- Kanes foods is a company that delivers fresh packaged vegetables to retail stores like ASDA
- As a line supervisor you were assigned 20 team members to the smooth running of your line from fresh vegetable’s all the way through to packaging and freezing
- It took a lot of effort to keep team member’s motivated as we worked in a factory environment and tasks are very repetitive
Food and Beverage Manager
Shepperton Moat House
01.2001 - 01.2001
- I was involved with all ordering processes at the hotel and needed to learn all the suppliers very quick as the hotel was very busy
- The hotel had three separate bars so shifts had to be made very carefully as to not tire out bar staff
- The hotel had a large number of foreign workers and diverse cultures, so it was a task in itself to keep everyone happy.
Education
Construction Management and Quantity Surveying -
CUT Central University of Technology
2005
Grey College Secondary School
High School
2000
Skills
- Mechanical knowledge, fluent English speaker, Livestock and Crop management
- Healthy, People Skills, Lifelong learner
- Communication skills, organization skills, team-player, problem solving, management skills, transferrable skills
- Farm equipment operation
- Insecticides Application
- Crops harvesting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Harvesting knowledge
Timeline
Managing Partner
Loketseng Construction
01.2008 - 12.2014
Food and Beverage Manager
Acqualina Rosewood Resort
01.2006 - 01.2007
Line Supervisor
Kanes Foods Limited
01.2002 - 01.2002
Food and Beverage Manager
Shepperton Moat House
01.2001 - 01.2001
Farm Laborer
Prosko farms
11 2023 - Current
Farm Manager
Harvest hill farms
06 2022 - 10 2023
Owner / Farm Manager
Farm Beeskraal, Madden Menton Family Farm Trust
01 2015 - 05 2022
Representative Sales and Marketing
Telwiedre Feeds
05 2019 - Current
Construction Management and Quantity Surveying -
CUT Central University of Technology
Grey College Secondary School
High School