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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Accomplishments
Certification
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Loan Van Barkenhuizen

2044 County Road 431 Piggott,AR

Summary

Well-versed in all facets of farm operations, with practical experience in animal care, planting, harvesting and machinery maintenance. Strengths include problem-solving skills, physical stamina for labor-intensive tasks. Made significant contributions to previous workplaces by improving efficiency and reducing waste through effective management of resources. Interested in learning more and growing within a new business opportunity.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Farm Hand

Keith Mikels (Mikels Farms)
Paragould, AR
03.2019 - Current
  • Assisted in the preparation of soil for planting by tilling and plowing fields.
  • Harvested crops according to season and maintained records of yields.
  • Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
  • Inspected fields regularly to identify pests or diseases that may harm crop growth.
  • Operated irrigation systems to provide adequate water supply for plants.
  • Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
  • Completed harvesting activities using harvesters, tractors and other heavy equipment.
  • Maintained and repaired farming equipment to provide consistent usability, prime operational condition and alleviate downtime.
  • Attached plows, sprayers or harvesters to tractors with bolts or hand tools.
  • Used oil cans, hand tools and grease guns to lubricate and make minor repairs to farming machinery.
  • Observed and listened to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions.
  • Cleared and maintained irrigation ditches for adequate water flow, dust suppression and crop growth.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations related to farm operations.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
  • Weeded fields manually or used specialized tools such as hoes or cultivators.
  • Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
  • Cleaned out barns, stalls, pens, and other animal enclosures on a regular basis.
  • Assisted with maintenance and repair activities to keep buildings and equipment in safe and proper condition.

Fleet Coordinator

Reef Tankers
Klerksdarop, South Africa
01.2018 - 03.2019
  • Reviewed fleet documents and records to ensure accuracy of information.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies for the fleet operations.
  • Coordinated maintenance schedules for vehicles in the fleet.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate transportation needs.
  • Assisted with the procurement process related to purchasing new vehicles or equipment for the fleet.
  • Created reports on key performance indicators related to fleet operations.
  • Tracked mileage usage of each vehicle in the fleet and updated records accordingly.
  • Analyzed data from various sources to identify trends in fleet operations.
  • Provided support services such as scheduling appointments, making travel arrangements.
  • Managed daily activities related to operating a safe and efficient fleet operation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Klerksdarop High School
Klerksdarop, South Africa
05-2013

Skills

  • Safe equipment use
  • Equipment maintenance and repair
  • Dependable and Hardworking
  • Forklift Operation
  • Safety Management
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Heavy Machinery Operation

Affiliations

  • Sports- Rugby Player
  • Foreign Languages

Languages

English
Full Professional
Afrikaans
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • 2014 Rugby Player of the Year
  • 2015 Rugby Forward Player of the Year

Certification

  • Classification of Cattle

Timeline

Farm Hand

Keith Mikels (Mikels Farms)
03.2019 - Current

Fleet Coordinator

Reef Tankers
01.2018 - 03.2019

High School Diploma -

Klerksdarop High School

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