Full CV / Resume

Introduction I am currently completing my final year at Lincoln University studying a Bachelor of Agribusiness and Food marketing. I am passionate about Food, Agribusiness and the primary industry.

Experience Rauriki Charolais, Dannevirke, Shepherd June- July 2014
• Working with Sheep and Cattle
• Efficient and hard-working due to long hours
• Dealing with animals and showing them

Rakaia Dairying, Canterbury, Calf Rearer June- October 2015/2016
• Winter job helping with the care and health of Calves
• Trusted to make important decisions to ensure calves are treated to a high standard
• Strong team relationship with other staff members, delegating tasks to staff members when selected to do so

Silver Fern Farms, Takapau, Fancy-meats November 2013- February 2014
• Summer job working in the Offal department, trimming, packing and labelling hearts, kidneys, livers etc.
• Being alert of what was happening, efficient to keep up with the production line and fix the problems as quickly as possible.

Sheep and Beef farm, Hawkes Bay, Block Manager, Shepherd Family Farm
• General farm hand and stock work throughout summer with a team of 3 dogs.
• Needed to work efficiently as I had a large amount of responsibility feeding stock throughout the summer and maintaining farm standards.
• I am very reliable and can be trusted to carry out any on-farm practise by myself
• I am passionate about farming and our family business and have gained skills throughout the supply chain to further my understanding of the Agribusiness industry.

Education Bachelor of Agribusiness and Food Marketing, Lincoln University, 2014-2016

• Currently finishing my 3rd year with B+ Average in Agribusiness and Food Marketing | 2014 – 2016
• It has equipped me with a sound understanding of financial information for business, food science, marketing concepts, economics, global food systems and logistics and supply chin management.


Napier Girls High School, 2009 – 2013

• Leaderships Skills: Head Sports Prefect NGHS 2013, delivering whole school speeches, promoting sport, developing whole school strategies for higher participation and performance.
• Teamwork skills: 21 day Outward Bound course- Mind, Body and Soul, University Group Work Assignments
• Driven: Tararua Junior Sports Person of the Year 2012, Merit Award winner 2011, 2012, 2013, HB Secondary School Sports Awards for outstanding results in Orienteering and representing New Zealand on numerous occasions
• Strong Academic Achievement: I continue to gain a B+ average and complete all University work with a high standard, graduating in April next year.
• Adaptable, confident and mature: Due to my practical work experience, University Life and extensive world travel for my age I have experienced many cuisines and cultures and feel I can adapt to changes easily
• Highly resourceful, reliable, enthusiastic and efficient

• Harwood Farm Trust Scholarship recipient
• New Zealand Beef and Lamb Undergraduate Scholarship recipient
• ADB Williams Trust Scholarship recipient


References: Available on Request