Robert Kodak
Ponoka,AB
Summary
Experienced agricultural worker with strong skills in equipment maintenance and livestock management. Committed to enhancing farm productivity through effective problem-solving and collaboration with team members.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Laborer
Willow Cattle Company: Roger & Jackie Fleming
Ponoka, Alberta
10.2016 - 12.2025
- Assisted in livestock care, including feeding and health monitoring.
- Operated farm equipment for various agricultural tasks and maintenance.
- Conducted routine maintenance on tools and machinery to ensure efficiency.
- Performed general maintenance tasks such as building repair or painting structures.
- Assisted with loading supplies onto trucks for transport off the ranch.
- Provided assistance in branding cattle or sheep with identifying marks.
- Operated and maintained farm equipment such as tractors, combines, and balers.
- Fed and watered livestock daily to ensure proper nutrition levels.
- Maintained records of livestock births, deaths, sales, feed purchases, and other related information.
- Transported animals from one location to another safely while adhering to all applicable regulations.
Golf Course Groundskeeper
Wolf Creek Golf Course
Morningside, AB
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Maintained turf quality through regular mowing and aeration practices.
- Operated and serviced landscaping equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Operated golf course maintenance equipment including mowers, trimmers, and blowers.
- Implemented irrigation systems to ensure optimal water distribution across greens and fairways.
- Collaborated with team members to prepare course for daily play and special events.
- Ensured cleanliness of course by removing debris and maintaining landscaping features.
- Monitored weather conditions to adjust maintenance schedules and practices accordingly.
- Managed nearby features such as bunkers with raking and regular care.
- Performed daily maintenance of golf course grounds, including mowing, weeding, watering and fertilizing.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding any issues arising during shifts related to maintenance or operations.
Farmer
Kodak Farm: Richard & Barbara Kodak
Ponoka, Alberta
04.2003 - 09.2021
- Operated and maintained farm machinery for efficient production.
- Cultivated diverse crops using sustainable farming practices.
- Assisted in livestock care and feeding routines daily.
- Maintained farm machinery, tools, and buildings in good working order.
- Loaded agricultural products into trucks to deliver products to markets or storage facilities.
- Harvested crops at the optimum time for maximum yield and quality.
- Purchased supplies, including seeds and fertilizer.
- Operated tractors and other agricultural equipment to cultivate fields or prepare land for planting.
- Identified plants, pests, and weeds to determine selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers.
- Set up and operated heavy farm machinery and equipment to till soil, fertilize and apply herbicides and pesticides.
- Recorded information such as production costs, yields, grades, moisture content, and other data related to crop production.
- Observed animals during birthing process; assisted as needed; monitored newborns' health status.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ponoka Composite High School
Ponoka, AB05-2002
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Livestock management
- Machinery operation
- Agriculture technology
- Record keeping
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Barn maintenance
- Livestock handling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Golf Course Groundskeeper
Wolf Creek Golf Course
05.2021 - 09.2021
Farm Laborer
Willow Cattle Company: Roger & Jackie Fleming
10.2016 - 12.2025
Farmer
Kodak Farm: Richard & Barbara Kodak
04.2003 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Ponoka Composite High School