Gavin Fontenot
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Manager
Morein Farms
Ville Platte, LA
10.2016 - Current
- Enhanced crop yield by implementing effective irrigation and fertilization techniques.
- Reduced farm expenses by optimizing resource allocation and streamlining operations.
- Increased farm productivity by introducing modern farming practices and equipment upgrades.
- Managed farm staff efficiently, providing training and guidance for optimal performance.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Equipment operator such as tractors, forklifts, chemical applicators, threshing equipment, grain augers, grain elevators.
- Wielding
- Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings, and harvest.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Hired, trained and supervised seasonal workers engaged in cultivation and harvest.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Budgeted equipment purchases and regular repairs.
- Maintained ranch records and documentation.
Production Operator
Island Operating Company
Lafayette, LA
09.2013 - 10.2016
- Monitored machinery to identify concerns, make corrections, or report complex problems.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
- Inspected final products for defects and flaws using proper procedures.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Monitored machinery in operation to identify concerns and make corrections or report complex problems.
- Maintained detailed records of production data, ensuring accuracy for inventory tracking and performance evaluation purposes.
- Worked with supervisor to coordinate workflow and updated daily production team accordingly.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Displayed good knowledge of safe operating and emergency procedures development and implementation.
- Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.
- Handled raw materials efficiently, minimizing waste during the production process.
- Experienced with plant start-up and shut down, process plant monitoring, wellhead surveillance and well testing.
- Managed inventory control and entered results into data system.
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.
- Replaced worn-out machine parts and produced tests for quality standards.
- Performed production operations necessary for rigging.
- Prepared machines for daily use by calibrating and performing preventive maintenance.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Supported workplace safety through strict adherence to safety protocols and regular inspections of machinery.
- Set up and adjusted machines for day-to-day operations.
Operator
Sunland Construction
Eunice, LA
05.2011 - 09.2013
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Carpenter's Helper
Granger Home Improvements
Ville Platte, LA
08.2008 - 05.2011
- Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
- Prepared materials accurately using hand and power tools to make precise cuts.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pine Prairie High School
Pine Prairie, La05.2011
Skills
- Farm equipment operation
- Performance Management
- Equipment Operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Inventory Management
- Insecticides Application
- Managing operations
- Records Management
- Team Supervision
Timeline
Farm Manager
Morein Farms
10.2016 - Current
Production Operator
Island Operating Company
09.2013 - 10.2016
Operator
Sunland Construction
05.2011 - 09.2013
Carpenter's Helper
Granger Home Improvements
08.2008 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Pine Prairie High School