Paul Mclure II
Johnson,Vermont(VT)
Summary
Adept Dairy Farmer and Custom Crop Worker, self-employed, with a proven track record in enhancing milk production and project delivery efficiency. Excelled in herd management and farm maintenance, significantly increasing milk yields through innovative strategies. Skilled in building strong relationships with stakeholders and promoting animal welfare. Demonstrates exceptional animal-handling abilities and a commitment to safety practices.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Dairy Farmer
Self-employeed
08.1993 - 07.2024
- Maintained farm equipment and vehicles.
- Monitored milk production quality and quantity and evaluated daily data to address inefficiencies.
- Milked 170 cows using milking machinery.
- Attended promptly to needs of sick cows to maintain health of livestock.
- Kept stock healthy with adequate food, water and open space.
- Increased milk production by implementing effective breeding and feeding strategies.
- Optimized cow comfort with improved housing and management practices, leading to increased milk yields.
- Collaborated with veterinarians to implement herd health programs targeting specific areas of concern such as mastitis or lameness.
- Trained farm personnel to maintain high standards of animal welfare and farm productivity.
- Coordinated daily workflow to optimize resource allocation and farm productivity.
- Developed relationships with local feed and seed suppliers to secure favorable prices.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Consulted with horticultural experts to assess operational strengths and weaknesses and plan enhancements to meet changing demands.
- Ensured high-quality milk by maintaining clean milking equipment and practicing proper sanitation protocols.
Custom Crop Work
Self-employeed
05.1992 - 11.2005
- Planned and scheduled field activities according to set timelines and order of operations.
- Met with customers to resolve issues and build productive relationships.
- Investigated issues and developed effective solutions.
- Evaluated performance and progress, and made proactive adjustments.
- Established strong relationships with clients, vendors, and stakeholders to facilitate smooth project execution.
- Monitored quality control procedures for all projects resulting in fewer errors or rework requests from clients.
- Achieved timely project delivery with proactive planning, resource management, and efficient scheduling.
- Assessed operational needs and equipment availability to develop personnel schedules and assignments.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lamoille Union High School
Hyde Park, VT06.1992
Skills
- Farm Maintenance
- Herd Management
- Calving assistance
- Milk Quality Control
- Great animal-handling skills
- Farm equipment operation
- Animal Nutrition
- Feeding Programs
- Equipment monitoring
- Regulatory Compliance
- Forage Production
- Accounting knowledge
- Safety practices
- Facility Cleaning
Affiliations
- Agri-Mark Co-op
Timeline
Dairy Farmer
Self-employeed
08.1993 - 07.2024
Custom Crop Work
Self-employeed
05.1992 - 11.2005
High School Diploma -
Lamoille Union High School
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