Martin Torres
Aberdeen,United States
Summary
Talented agricultural manager with proven expertise in operations oversight, team leadership and financial administration. Experienced in coordinating activities at all levels to maximize profits and sustain business operations. Work directly with employees to improve strategies and optimize performance. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Manager
Lance Funk Farms
American Falls, ID
06.2000 - 01.2024
- Developed and implemented a crop rotation plan to optimize soil fertility and yield.
- Coordinated the maintenance of farm equipment, machinery, buildings, fences, and other infrastructure.
- Organized the purchase of supplies such as fertilizer, seed, feed, and other necessary items.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine when to irrigate crops or apply pesticides.
- Supervised planting, cultivating, harvesting, storage, and marketing activities for all crops.
- Managed budgets and tracked expenses related to labor costs, production costs, fuel costs and more.
- Hired seasonal workers and provided training on safety protocols and use of equipment.
- Collaborated with local agricultural organizations to stay informed on best practices in farming techniques.
- Analyzed data from previous growing seasons in order to identify areas for improvement in current season's operations.
- Worked closely with vendors in order to obtain competitive pricing on supplies needed for operation of the farm.
- Inspected fields regularly to ensure proper fertilization levels are maintained.
- Provided guidance to staff members on how best to handle difficult tasks or situations encountered during their daily duties.
- Inspected equipment and facilities to recommend service or repairs.
- Delegated tasks to seasonal workers and supervised completion of duties and responsibilities.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies accordingly to avoid losses.
- Monitored fields to drive proper irrigation, weed control and pest control.
- Demonstrated working techniques, practices and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance and reducing wasteful processes.
- Implemented action plans to meet farm-specific and company-set goals.
- Protected environmental areas, team members and consumers from harm by closely monitoring chemical applications and production techniques.
- Established safety procedures and took action to minimize safety incidents on farm.
- Planned harvest and planting schedules.
- Inspected facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair, performing necessary maintenance work.
- Positioned and monitored plant irrigation systems.
- Collected and recorded growth, production and environmental data.
- Maintained financial, operational and employment records for farms or ranches.
Farm Operator/ Pipe Mover
Larry Bethke
American Falls, ID
09.1993 - 05.2000
- Coordinated and operated farm machinery, such as tractors, combines and harvesters to cultivate soil and harvest crops.
- Operated and maintained irrigation systems, including pumps, pipes and sprinklers.
- Inspected irrigation systems for leaks or obstructions and performed repairs as needed.
- Adjusted valves to regulate water pressure and flow rate.
- Programmed automatic timers to control the frequency of watering cycles.
- Installed new irrigation systems in accordance with blueprints and specifications.
- Conducted regular maintenance on hoses, nozzles, piping and other components of an irrigation system.
- Ensured that all parts of an irrigation system were functioning properly by performing tests regularly.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine when to irrigate fields or gardens.
- Identified problems with existing systems such as broken sprinkler heads, clogged nozzles or malfunctioning timers.
- Maintained records of work completed and materials used for each job site visit.
- Assisted in the installation of underground pipe networks for large-scale irrigation projects.
- Determined the best locations for placing sprinklers based on landscape features such as slopes, trees and shrubs.
- Calculated estimated costs associated with different types of irrigation jobs.
- Adhered to safety protocols while operating machinery such as tractors or backhoes.
- Set up and operated irrigation equipment.
- Cleaned work areas and maintained grounds and landscaping.
- Cleared and maintained irrigation ditches for adequate water flow, dust suppression and crop growth.
- Operated tractors, tractor-drawn machinery and self-propelled machinery to harvest crops.
- Repaired and maintained farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment.
- Participated in inspection, grading and post-harvest treatment of crops.
- Supported crew members in maintaining irrigation systems.
- Monitor field conditions to determine crop readiness and sustainability.
- Loaded agricultural products into trucks and drove to market or storage facilities.
- Informed farmers or farm managers of crop progress.
- Felt plant's leaves and noted coloring to detect insects or diseases.
Education
High School Diploma -
Escuela Tecnica Agropecuaria
Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato05-1978
Skills
- Performance Management
- Maintenance and Repair
- Supply Ordering
- Resource Allocation
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Equipment Operation
- Managing Operations
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Overseeing Planting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Horticulture Knowledge
- Crop Rotation
- Fertilizer Application
- Crop Irrigation
- Organic Farming
- Supply Purchasing
- Records Management
- Documentation Skills
- Inventory Management
- Harvesting Protocols
- Environmental Compliance
- Crop Management
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Farm Manager
Lance Funk Farms
06.2000 - 01.2024
Farm Operator/ Pipe Mover
Larry Bethke
09.1993 - 05.2000
High School Diploma -
Escuela Tecnica Agropecuaria
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