Paul Van Velsen
Rimbey,AB
Summary
Agricultural Worker accustomed to performing tasks in varied weather on a dairy farm. Well-developed skills for face-to-face discussions about livestock, machinery, and farm operations. Knowledgeable in operating farm equipment, milking robots, treating animal injuries and problem-solving.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Manager
Van Velsen Dairies
01.2008 - Current
- Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings, and harvest.
- Helped with hiring, training and supervised workers in the barn.
- Managed and looked after the cows and breeding schedule. Used recognized breeding practices to improve stock.
- Daily chores,as well as bi-daily cleaning and bedding.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Placed supply orders, restocked supplies.
- Knowledgeable in skidsteer operation
- Drove and operated tractors,with various different wagons needed on the farm.
- Calf rearing and management and raising of young stock.
Farm Hand
Windy Point Dairy
11.2012 - 05.2019
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks.
- Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
- Maintained and repaired fences, buildings and other farm structures.
- Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
- Prepared and administered vaccinations and medications to animals.
- Supervised work activities of farm laborers and provided instruction and guidance.
- Promoted animal safety and health by providing proper nutrition, housing and medical care.
- Observed animals and treated animals if signs of illness.
- Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of dairy stock, prioritizing health and wellness.
- Cleaned stalls, pens, and equipment using skidsteer for optimal health of dairy cows.
- Dipped or bathed animals with appropriate applications to control parasites.
Education
Agricultural Studies/Animal Science Technology
Lakeland College
Vermilion, AB04.2011
High School Diploma -
Rimbey Junior Senior High School
Rimbey, AB09.2009
Skills
- Fence Building
- Livestock Management
- Supply Ordering
- Government Regulations
- Seed Purchasing
- Supply Purchasing
- Farm Machinery
- Animal Husbandry
- Harvest Planning
- Maintenance and Repair
- Health Assessment
- Equipment Operation
Languages
English
Timeline
Farm Hand
Windy Point Dairy
11.2012 - 05.2019
Farm Manager
Van Velsen Dairies
01.2008 - Current
Agricultural Studies/Animal Science Technology
Lakeland College
High School Diploma -
Rimbey Junior Senior High School
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