Brian Chestnutt
Tabor City
Summary
Decisive Farmer possessing in-depth knowledge of various farming procedures, horticultural techniques and farm finance management protocols. Results-oriented individual polished in maintaining farming supply inventory and supervising employees in completing daily operational tasks. Versatile and communicative collaborator offering 36 years of experience overseeing daily operations of 150-acre farm. Expertise in controlling expenses within budget and operating and maintaining heavy equipment such as combines, backhoes, dump trucks and tractors.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed Farmer
Self-employeed
01.1986 - Current
- Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as seed, farm machinery, and livestock.
- Visited fields regularly to inspect and estimate maturity dates of crops and damage due to weather.
- Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
- Created farm strategies to maximize production and convert farm operations to commercial standards.
- Knowledge and implementation of basic electrical wiring, automotive repairs, small engine repair and overall problem solving
- Operation of large equipment, hand tools and devices
Retired NC Educator
Columbus County Schools
08.1994 - 09.2022
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Developed and implemented useful behavior management strategies to instill discipline and compliance with conduct code.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Mentored new educators in best practices for teaching, leading to increased confidence and effectiveness within the school community.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Pembroke NC
Pembroke, NCSkills
- Farm Operations Management
- Grounds Maintenance
- Cultivation
- General Maintenance
Outdoors and sports
I enjoy hunting, boating and fishing.
I have coached school and recreation sport teams for the last 30 years and am currently a licensed baseball/softball umpire.
Timeline
Retired NC Educator
Columbus County Schools
08.1994 - 09.2022
Self Employed Farmer
Self-employeed
01.1986 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
University of Pembroke NC
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