Ian Cole
Lexington,KY
Summary
Seasoned Farm Manager known for highly productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in sustainable farming practices, livestock management, and crop production optimization. Excels at problem-solving, leadership, and adaptability to ensure smooth farm operations and workforce management. Committed to leveraging technology for farm advancement and sustainability.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Thoroughbred farm manager
Darby Dan Farm
Lexington, KY
03.2017 - 06.2020
- Managed a large group of staff. Monitored horses. Administered medications. Delete with clients and Owners. Kept all medical records of each individual horses on a tablet. Took care of landscaping and pastures. Helped with billing. Scheduling staff rosters. And scheduling equine transportation and their paperwork. Dealing and assisting with the Veterinarian’s. Scheduling surgeries. And rehabilitation plans.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine when to irrigate crops or apply pesticides.
- Developed and implemented a crop rotation plan to optimize soil fertility and yield.
- Inspected fields regularly to ensure proper fertilization levels are maintained.
- Managed budgets and tracked expenses related to labor costs, production costs, fuel costs and more.
- Collaborated with local agricultural organizations to stay informed on best practices in farming techniques.
- Inspected facilities regularly to ensure they meet safety standards and are properly maintained.
- Developed long-term strategies for increasing efficiency while reducing overhead costs associated with running the farm business.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations regarding food safety standards.
- Prepared reports detailing operational activities such as labor hours worked per task or acreage harvested each day.
- Hired seasonal workers and provided training on safety protocols and use of equipment.
- Provided guidance to staff members on how best to handle difficult tasks or situations encountered during their daily duties.
- Coordinated the maintenance of farm equipment, machinery, buildings, fences, and other infrastructure.
- Delegated tasks to seasonal workers and supervised completion of duties and responsibilities.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies accordingly to avoid losses.
- Demonstrated working techniques, practices and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance and reducing wasteful processes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - British Horse Society Instructor
Peterborough College, England
Peterborough, England 09.1993 - 08.1995
Skills
- Staff management
- Dealing with clients and owners
- Horses daily care Including administrating medications And balancing their nutrition
- Maintaining medical and Billing records
Timeline
Thoroughbred farm manager
Darby Dan Farm
03.2017 - 06.2020
Associate of Applied Science - British Horse Society Instructor
Peterborough College, England
09.1993 - 08.1995