Bailey O'Donovan
Cork ,Ireland
Summary
Enthusiastic, reliable and interested in learning on the job.
I have been working at Swantons now for 3 years and have learnt so much through the different stages of this job, I am a 4th year student that works weeknds and holidays from school.
In the last year I have done work experience in the following
- Plastering
- HGV Mecanic
- Cara House which is a day care for the mature.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Farm hand
Swantons
Cork, Ireland
2025.07 - Current
- Followed correct milking procedures, ensured quality dairy production.
- Facilitated smooth running of farm operations for maximum efficiency.
- Maintained animal health by feeding and watering.
- Communicated effectively with other farm staff members during daily tasks; enhanced teamwork on the farm.
- Assisted in farm animal breeding procedures which includes scaning.
- Prepared milking machinery and performing milking activities.
- Cleaned farm buildings and equipment to maintain stable operations.
- Herded cows and help with movement between fields, holding pins and milking pillar.
- Operated agricultural machinery safely and responsibly. (Tractors,forklift and quard bike)
- Help when needed with vaccinations programme.
- Provided feedback to farmers regarding issues and problems encountered on farm.
Staff member
Swantons
Cork, Ireland
2024.04 - Current
- Communicated effectively with colleagues to facilitate teamwork.
- Implemented safety procedures in compliance with regulations.
- Handling seeds to produce to plants.
- Arranging orders to go out on trolleys to Irish shops.
- Feeding plants and keeping poly tunnels clean and free from weeds.
- Working as part of a team.
Education
Junior certificate -
Mount St Michael's Rosscarbery
Rosscarbery 2022-09
Skills
- Flexible availability for shifts
- Ethical standards
- Strong verbal communication
- Resilience and composure
- First Aid course basic within school
- Safe pass 09/03/26
- Provisional licence (waiting on test date)
- Can drive a tractor confidant with licence
Restoring old cars and tractors.
As a family we have a collection of vintage cars and tractors, that we work on and restore when needed.
I enjoy going to tractor runs and vintage meets all over West Cork.
Accomplishments
Results to Junior cert exams.
- English High Level- Merit
- Mathematics High Level - Merit
- History - Merit
- Geography - Merit
- Engineering - High Merit
- Business Studys - Merit
- Science - Merit
- Wood Technology - High Merit
Timeline
Farm hand
Swantons
2025.07 - Current
Staff member
Swantons
2024.04 - Current
Junior certificate -
Mount St Michael's Rosscarbery