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Education
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Certification
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Donagh O'Sullivan

Donagh O'Sullivan

Co. Kerry,Ireland

Summary

Dedicated and hardworking professional with a strong interest in farming and farm machinery. Demonstrates excellent people skills and initiative, complemented by punctuality and a passion for challenges. Skilled in animal handling, with a keen focus on developing expertise in agricultural practices. Committed to contributing effectively to the farming industry while continuously enhancing knowledge and skills.

Reliable and hardworking individual with strong commitment to animal husbandry seeks to bring proven skills in manual labour and teamwork to dairy farming role. Excels in maintaining livestock health and performing daily farm operations. Dedicated to contributing to farm productivity and ensuring high standards of animal care.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dairy Farming

Micheal O'Sullivan
Valentia Island, Co. Kerry, Ireland
02.2023 - Current
  • Participated actively in training sessions to continuously improve skills and knowledge about dairy farming practice.
  • Implemented latest technologies in dairy farming for enhanced productivity.
  • Yield improved due to effective use of dairy farming techniques.
  • Upheld animal welfare standards within dairy farming operations, fostering a healthy environment for cows' wellbeing.
  • Assisted during milking processes as part of the daily dairy farming routine.
  • Worked towards introducing advanced machinery and equipment into daily farming operations-an instrumental factor in increasing efficiency levels.
  • Assisted in calving process, improved calf survival rates.
  • Executed vaccination programmes to prevent disease outbreaks.
  • Enhanced animal health by implementing preventative care measures.
  • Implemented waste management strategies on the farm, reduced environmental impact.
  • Organised rotational grazing schedule for livestock, maintained pasture health and condition.
  • Fostered positive team environment amongst farm staff, boosted morale and productivity.
  • Handled daily operations at milking station, ensured smooth workflow.
  • Administered prescribed veterinary treatments to sick animals, enabled speedy recovery.
  • Developed feeding schedules optimised for each stage of cow's life cycle to ensure healthy animals.
  • Oversaw construction of new barn facilities to accommodate increasing herd size,.
  • Promoted best farming practices, improved farm efficiency.
  • Maintained animal health and safety, verifying compliance with animal welfare codes across all tasks.
  • Smoothened milking procedures, conducting pre-milking equipment checks to ensure good working order.
  • Minimised milk losses by accurately detecting milk abnormalities and ensuring prompt treatment.
  • Operated tractors, Lamborghini/ Fiat and to transport animals and feed between farm locations with zero incident.
  • Prevented contamination by ensuring daily cleaning of the jars and the milk line and the parlour itself. I also put the milk tank washing following the milk collection.
  • Used manual and machinery methods to milk up to 85 cows daily.
  • Kept farm buildings, structures and machinery clean and well-maintained.
  • Checked physical condition of livestock to detect illness, injury or disease.
  • Controlled movements of livestock, herding animals to pastures for grazing.
  • Hand-fed young animals to guarantee proper nutrition and consumption of medications.
  • Moved livestock to enclosures for counting, assessing or transportation.
  • Facilitated livestock reproduction through breeding, artificial insemination and assisting animal births.
  • Coordinated grooming, clipping and marking activities in line with schedule.

Suckler Farming & Machinery work

Anthony O'Sullivan
Valentia Island, Co. Kerry
01.2011 - Current
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Tended to farm animals, ensuring their well-being and productivity.
  • Maintained cleanliness around animal habitats reducing risk of infections.
  • Maintained healthy livestock by implementing strict feeding and health check schedules.
  • Assisted in birth of livestock, encouraging survival rate of newborns.
  • Fertilised soil before planting season leading to higher quality produce.
  • Ploughed fields ready for seeding season, facilitating crop growth rate increase .
  • Fenced farmland boundaries, safeguarding property from trespassers and predators.
  • Repaired broken farm equipment, prolonging its lifespan and utility on the farm.
  • Monitored animal health, identifying diseases at an early stage.
  • Coordinated with suppliers for timely delivery of farming essentials.
  • Harvested crops using machinery for quicker processing time.
  • Used modern farming equipment for efficient crop cultivation.
  • Cleaned farm buildings and equipment to maintain stable operations.
  • Cleaned and maintained farm buildings, equipment and water supply systems.
  • Assisted farmers in performing breeding activities of farm animals.
  • Carried out all tasks in line with hygiene rules, upholding optimum safe working practices.
  • Maintained tidy stables, barns and pens to promote cleanliness and quality standards.
  • Planted, fertilised and harvested plants, paying attention to weather and soil conditions.
  • Carried out routine welfare checks on livestock to identify health and production abnormalities.
  • Handled repair and maintenance of fences, buildings and other farm structures for increased durability.
  • Monitored and selected grass for grazing and forage production.
  • Removed weeds and provided farm maintenance to preserve healthy crops.
  • Detected disease and health problems in livestock, poultry and crops.
  • Operated heavy machinery and equipment to preserve healthy soil and grass.
  • Repaired faulty vehicles and machinery to manage wear and tears.
  • Identified and addressed disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry.
  • Repaired and maintained farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment.
  • Prepared animals for market and sale, maintaining health and welfare of all livestock.
  • Coordinated general farm operations, identifying daily priorities and required resources.
  • Coordinated annual planting, cultivating and harvesting of grass crop.
  • Prevented disease outbreaks among livestock through regular health screening.
  • Scheduled regular preventive maintenance, keeping equipment operating optimally and minimising breakages.
  • Enforced strict H&S procedures, implementing checklists and inspections to prevent staff injury.
  • Kept labour costs low by adopting mechanised farming methods.
  • Bred and raised healthy Limousin, Charolais and Belgiant Blue stock, with profitable returns

Education

Leaving Certificate Applied -

Colaiste na Sceilge
09.2024 -

Transition Year -

Colaiste na Sceilge
Cahersiveen, Co Kerry
09.2023 - 06.2024

Junior Certificate -

Colaiste na Sceilge
Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry, Ireland
09.2020 - 06.2023

Skills

Good people skills

Demonstrates good initiative

Punctual

Enjoys a challenge

Huge interest in all things farming

Good animal handling

Big interest in farm machinery

Hard working


Affiliations

  • I have a huge interest in farm machinery. I am a member of Valentia Island Coastal Rowing club, rowing in the Seine boat crew. I enjoy listening to music and meeting up with my friends.

Certification

I have an up to date First Aid Certificate from my Transition Year.

Timeline

Leaving Certificate Applied -

Colaiste na Sceilge
09.2024 -

Transition Year -

Colaiste na Sceilge
09.2023 - 06.2024

Dairy Farming

Micheal O'Sullivan
02.2023 - Current

Junior Certificate -

Colaiste na Sceilge
09.2020 - 06.2023

Suckler Farming & Machinery work

Anthony O'Sullivan
01.2011 - Current

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