Terry Lemus-Valdez
Exeter
Summary
Dedicated Beekeeper with solid record of maintaining bee colonies to produce honey and pollinate crops. Positive and upbeat team player with good communication, organizational and time management abilities. Adept at handling simultaneous tasks efficiently.
Motivated worker eager to apply work knowledge to real-world experiences, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Beekeeper
Cary's Honey Farms
Lindsay
10.2018 - Current
- Dismantled superfluous queen bee cells to prevent division of colony by swarming.
- Applied treatments against diseases or pests according to established protocols.
- Raised queen bees to sell to farmers for vegetable and fruit pollination.
- Mixed sugar syrup and pollen supplements to feed bees during winter months.
- Inspected colonies for signs of disease and implemented protective precautions for safety.
- Processed harvested honey by straining out debris before bottling it.
- Transported beehives between apiaries safely while ensuring minimal stress on bees.
- Collected wax from hives to create candles or other products for sale.
- Harvested honey from hives and extracted it using specialized equipment.
- Replaced old frames with fresh ones in order to stimulate honey production.
- Prepared bees and equipment for pollination activities.
- Raised and replaced queen bees, divided colonies and replaced combs.
- Monitored bee colonies for signs of swarming behavior and split them accordingly.
- Checked for varroa mites using sticky boards or alcohol wash methods.
- Wore clean, protective suit, gloves and veil to avoid stings while maintaining favorable conditions for bees.
Bakery Factory Worker
Svenhard's Swedish Bakery
Exeter
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Organized raw materials for efficient use during production process.
- Performed quality control checks on all products prior to packaging.
- Followed safety protocols while operating equipment and handling materials.
- Loaded and unloaded product from trucks, trailers, or other containers.
- Cleaned work areas and machines to maintain a safe and organized environment.
- Stacked boxes onto pallets for storage or shipment in an orderly manner.
Fry Cook
Burger King
Exeter
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Stocked and restocked food items on the line.
- Washed and cut ingredients for quick meal assembly.
- Used grills, deep fryers and griddles to cook food.
- Handled waste management duties by properly and safely disposing of all trash at end of shift.
- Cleaned frying vats after every shift using approved degreasing solutions.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to prevent foodborne illnesses.
- Safely operated ovens, fryers and grills to prevent injuries and accidents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kaweah High School
Exeter, California05-2016
Skills
- Protective gear use
- Pollination services
- Leadership
- Computer skills
- Communication
- Forklift certification
- Honey extraction
Timeline
Beekeeper
Cary's Honey Farms
10.2018 - Current
Bakery Factory Worker
Svenhard's Swedish Bakery
03.2017 - 10.2017
Fry Cook
Burger King
01.2016 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Kaweah High School