McCayla Freeman
Farming/ranching
NE
Summary
Proven leader and efficient problem-solver, adept at equipment maintenance and staff training, significantly enhancing operational efficiency at Fulton Ranch Inc. Fluent in English and Afrikaans, with exceptional communication skills, fostering strong team collaboration and improving customer retention. Experienced in farm equipment operation and animal breeding, demonstrating a results-driven approach to achieving success. Experienced Team Member bringing outstanding performance working with others to meet common goals. Familiar with project management and workflow optimization. Eager to bring knowledge to support business and customer needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
H2A Worker
Fulton Ranch Inc
South Dakota
02.2023 - Current
- Experience in handling farming equipment such as Tractors with implementats, payloaders , trucks.
- Assisted vets with Ai breeding procedures.
- Training of horses used for working cattle.
- Raised bottle calves.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Trained part-time help in livestock care and ranch operations.
- Maintained condition of stock horses used to herd cattle.
- Collaborated with veterinarians, nutritionists, and suppliers for optimal animal care, maintaining strong professional relationships.
- Facilitated training programs for employees to continuously develop their skills, fostering an expert workforce dedicated to ranch success.
- Trained ranch hands in proper animal handling procedures, ensuring a safe work environment and reducing livestock stress during routine tasks.
- Improved livestock health by implementing a comprehensive vaccination and deworming program.
- Supported farm infrastructure maintenance, repairing fences, buildings, and other structures as needed.
- Assisted in livestock care, ensuring proper feeding, health care, and hygiene practices for animal welfare.
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Dipped or bathed animals with appropriate applications to control parasites.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
Vee Bestuurder
Chris De Jager
Reitz FREE STATE
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed breeding and lambing season.
- Managed sheep feedlot and feeding schedule.
- Put out feed and lick for cattle
- Doctor’d sick animals on property.
- Managed other workers and ensured they did their work accordingly.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Cashier Team Lead
OVK HANDEL
Fouriesburg
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
- Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by proactively addressing conflicts among team members.
- Increased customer loyalty and retention.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
- Managed cash registers, ensuring accurate accounting and reducing discrepancies in daily reports.
- Developed strong relationships with repeat customers through friendly service interactions.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Maintained a clean and inviting checkout area, contributing to an enjoyable shopping experience for customers.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, maintaining a positive brand image and fostering customer retention.
Skills
Clean and tidy
Fast learning
Equipment Maintenance
Production support
Truck unloading
Restocking skills
Staff education and training
Complaint resolution
Fluent in English, Afrikaans
Can speak some Sotho
Cash Handling
Team Building
Training and mentoring
Sales expertise
Excellent Communication
Decision-Making
Planning and Coordination
Organization and Time Management
Flexible and Adaptable
Self-Motivated
Good Telephone Etiquette
Critical Thinking
Dependable and Responsible
Farm equipment operation
Harvesting
Milking
Animal Record Maintenance
Animal Breeding
Disease Research
Animal Weighing Scales
Time management
Physical Strength
Additional Information
I am a 22 year old hard working single mother of a 5 year old boy. From an early age I have learnt how to be a responsible hard working individual. I do strive to be the as hard working as possible and be uplifting towards people around me.
Timeline
H2A Worker
Fulton Ranch Inc
02.2023 - Current
Vee Bestuurder
Chris De Jager
02.2022 - 09.2022
Cashier Team Lead
OVK HANDEL
07.2021 - 11.2021