Summary
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Work History
Education
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Affiliations
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Travis Cummiskey

Tarantum,PEI

Summary

Accomplished Producer with extensive knowledge of the livestock industry in Prince Edward Island. Demonstrates strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills, cultivated through active board participation and the management of a successful farm business. Committed to leveraging expertise to further develop and expand the livestock sector on PEI.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Livestock Farmer

Glen Lake Pasture Farm
Tarantum, PE
05.2015 - Current
  • Raised beef cattle, hogs, and poultry.
  • Fostered relationships with retail and wholesale customers.
  • Managed meat inventories and planned cut lists.
  • Managed day-to-day financials of a working farm.

Board Member

Charlottetown Farmers Market Co-operative
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
04.2023 - Current
  • Provide strategic direction and financial oversight to cooperative farmers' markets.
  • Assisted in the development of a strategic plan and policies/procedures.
  • Communicated with, and recruited, potential board members.

Board Member

PEI Young Farmers Association
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
03.2018 - Current
  • Planned and organized events, including relaunch of the organization.
  • I represented PEIYF as a voting delegate to the Canadian Young Farmers Forum.
  • Assisted in the development of policies and procedures.

Youth District Director

National Farmers Union, PEI
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
03.2023 - Current

I represented farmers under 35 to the district board.

Planned and organized events

Developed and advanced resolutions for regional and national conventions.

Developed relationships with other agricultural organizations

Workplace Assistant

PEI Public Schools Branch
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
09.2017 - Current
  • Provided job skills coaching to high school students with learning and/or intellectual disabilities.
  • Facilitated relationships with community partners.
  • Assisted students with resumes and portfolio development.
  • Provided transportation as required.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Resident Care Worker

Holland College
Charlottetown, PE
05-2013

Skills

  • Strong verbal communication
  • Small business operations
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Stakeholder relationships
  • Key partnership development
  • Business planning
  • Policy development
  • Microsoft Office/Email

Affiliations

  • Amateur Wrestling Official
  • Knights Of Columbus

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Board Member

Charlottetown Farmers Market Co-operative
04.2023 - Current

Youth District Director

National Farmers Union, PEI
03.2023 - Current

Board Member

PEI Young Farmers Association
03.2018 - Current

Workplace Assistant

PEI Public Schools Branch
09.2017 - Current

Owner/Livestock Farmer

Glen Lake Pasture Farm
05.2015 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Resident Care Worker

Holland College
Travis Cummiskey