Gerry Davis
Shelbyville,KY
Summary
Experienced Farm Manager with expertise in overseeing daily operations, managing farm personnel, and implementing strategic farm plans. Strengths include solid understanding of agricultural techniques and machinery operation paired with adeptness in budget management. Have successfully improved farming practices to increase overall productivity and efficiency.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Manager
WinStar Farm
Versailles, Kentucky
07.2012 - 12.2025
- Managed daily farm operations for 2700 acre thoroughbred horse farm.
- Supervised up to 30 farm employees that was charged with the care of all facilities including barns, buildings, houses, fences, pastures and equipment. Employees under my supervision included mechanics, plumbers, electricians, track workers, equipment operators and construction workers.
- Handled all farm expansion and renovations including vendor negotiations and project budgeting.
- Was responsible for keeping farm budget in order and working with President and CFO to budget for yearly farm needs.
- Kept running ledgers for all farm expenditures and worked with farm ownership on future projects.
Church Treasurer
Simpsonville Baptist Church
Simpsonville, Kentucky
08.2009 - 08.2013
- Managed financial records and transactions for church operations.
- Coordinated with staff on expense tracking and financial procedures.
- Tracked expenses against approved budget allocations.
- Developed and implemented internal controls to ensure accuracy of all financial transactions.
- Worked closely with bookkeeper to reconcile accounts regularly ensuring accuracy of all data entries.
- Facilitated communication between vendors and suppliers regarding payments due or inquiries about services rendered.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure sufficient funds are available for operational needs.
- Collected, recorded, and deposited weekly offering in a timely manner.
- Researched new fundraising opportunities for the church including grants or other sources of funding.
Education
Shelby County High School
Shelbyville, KySkills
- Farm management
- Budget management
- Employee supervision
- Project budgeting
Timeline
Farm Manager
WinStar Farm
07.2012 - 12.2025
Church Treasurer
Simpsonville Baptist Church
08.2009 - 08.2013
Shelby County High School