Dominic Purdum
New Sharon,IA
Summary
Employed for various employers for almost 10 years now. Learned a lot over those 10 years, I like to think that every experience I have had with working has got me to where I am today and who I am as a person. I am very grateful to my previous employers. For allowing me to be apart of there business to help them grow. As well as what I have learned from them. If I work for you I will do my best with whatever task I am presented. I am a problem solver and do what I think is best. I've always loved and had a passion for farming. Although I do not come from a agricultural background I want to learn about Ag and be apart of it.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Feedlot Assistant and Farm Hand
Augustine and Son's Inc.
Rose Hill, IA
08.2022 - Current
- Cared for livestock, including transportation, general wellbeing, husbandry, feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
- Assisted in the preparation of soil for planting by tilling, and maintaining drainage tile.
- Prepared soil in fall for coming year by doing tillage and drilling cover crops.
- Harvested row crops such as Corn, Soybeans, and Corn Silage.
- Harvested forage crops such as Triticale, Winter Wheat, and Rye.
- Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, combines, trucks, trailers, implements, etc
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing feed lots and buildings.
- Millwright work, assembly, electrical and maintenance around grain bin site.
- Transported grains, feed ingredients, and livestock.
- Can operate John Deere auto guidance systems (2630 and 4640 units).
TotalScape Lawn and Landscape
Jeff Kelderman
Oskaloosa, IA
05.2019 - 10.2022
- Just to note this was a seasonal job, primarily in spring, summer, and fall.
- Spraying commerical and resisdental lawns with herbicides, pesticides and fungicides.
- Mowed commerical and residental lawn weekly
- Assisted with various landscaping jobs
Construction Worker
David Bower Construction
Oskaloosa, IA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Remodel homes
- Built a elevated deck
- Finish new homes
Snow Plow Operator
Dominic Purdum
Oskaloosa, IA
12.2018 - 03.2022
- This was a self employed company that I ran for 5 consecutive winters
- Learned how to manage finances and accounting
- Manage employees
- Maintain and purchase equipment
- Serve over 30 customers in a given season.
Retail Worker
True Value Hardware Store
Oskaloosa , IA
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Worked with the public and provided help with finding hardware related products. (bolts, nuts, washers, screws, concrete anchors, tools, etc.)
- Assembled Weber Grills and other products requiring assembly before retail.
- Assisted in inventory management by stocking shelves, organizing merchandise and tracking sales data.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering questions, resolving problems and addressing complaints in a professional manner.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures for the store including setting up displays, cleaning shelves and counting money.
- Operated cash register to process payments from customers accurately and efficiently.
Landscaper
Stam Greenhouse
Oskaloosa, IA
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Planted trees and flowers
- watered trees and flowers
- assisted in different landscape jobs and projects
- assisted in digging, setting forms, and pouring concrete sidewalk.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oskaloosa High School
Oskaloosa, IA05-2022
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Good work ethic
- Responsible
- Likes to learn
- Hands on learner
- Mostly technology skilled
- Not afraid to try something new
- Willing to grow
- Problem Solver
Certification
- Class A CDL
- Manure Applicators License
Timeline
Feedlot Assistant and Farm Hand
Augustine and Son's Inc.
08.2022 - Current
Construction Worker
David Bower Construction
05.2022 - 08.2022
Retail Worker
True Value Hardware Store
03.2020 - 03.2021
TotalScape Lawn and Landscape
Jeff Kelderman
05.2019 - 10.2022
Snow Plow Operator
Dominic Purdum
12.2018 - 03.2022
Landscaper
Stam Greenhouse
03.2018 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Oskaloosa High School