Mark Brandon
Kinkora,PE
Summary
Hard working individual with a background in civil engineering. I have experience in both managerial and hands-on roles in the agriculture and construction industry. Ability to work under pressure in fast paced environments and takes pride in dedication and hard work.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tractor Operator/ Farm Laborer
Noonan Shore Farms
Borden-Carleton, PE
06.2021 - Current
- Operation of farm tractor and equipment including cutting, raking, and baling silage
- General machinery maintenance
- General farm chores and labor
Farm Supervisor
Cavendish Farms
New Annan
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Supervised daily operations of farming activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of crops to monitor growth patterns and identify potential issues early.
- Supervised and operated spring planting, fall harvest and storage equipment
Truck Driver/Tractor Operator
Murray Farms Ltd
Bedeque,PE
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Drove potato truck hauling potatoes and barley
- General maintenance of trucks and farm equipment
- General maintenance and cleaning of storage facilities
- General farm labor
Plant Manager
Mid Isle Farms
Albany,PE
08.2017 - 10.2020
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced costs by production efficiancy and unnecessary labor hours.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Responsible for supervision of 25-30 employees
- Responsible for product procurement and potato warehouse storage
Site Supervisor
Ward and Burke Microtunnelling
Toronto, ON
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
- Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS05.2015
Diploma - Engineering
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE05.2013
Skills
- Operations Management
- Decision-Making
- Organizational Skills
- Class 3A Truck License
- Farm equipment operation
- Works well with fellow employees
- Cost management
- Livestock Handling
- Forklift Operation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Class 3A Truck License
- PEI Pesticide Applicator license
Timeline
Farm Supervisor
Cavendish Farms
08.2024 - 06.2025
Truck Driver/Tractor Operator
Murray Farms Ltd
04.2023 - 10.2023
Tractor Operator/ Farm Laborer
Noonan Shore Farms
06.2021 - Current
Plant Manager
Mid Isle Farms
08.2017 - 10.2020
Site Supervisor
Ward and Burke Microtunnelling
05.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Dalhousie University
Diploma - Engineering
University of Prince Edward Island