Robert N. Pennington
Summary
Seasoned Farmer-Owner/Operator and Truck Driver with a proven track record at R & C Farms LLC, specializing in sustainable agriculture and heavy equipment operations. Demonstrated expertise in crop management and mechanical maintenance alongside exceptional organizational skills. Achieved significant efficiency improvements and waste reduction, showcasing adaptability and a commitment to continuous improvement in agricultural practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Farmer-Owner/Operator Truck Driver
R & C Farms LLC (Self Employed)
05.2015 - Current
- Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
- Ensured timely planting and harvesting schedules for maximum productivity and minimal waste.
- Enforced proper storage of crops, fertilizers and materials used in agricultural production.
- Improved overall farm efficiency with the adoption of modern agricultural technology and equipment.
- Utilized chemical and non-chemical methods to protect crops from weeds and pests.
- Assisted in development of sustainable agricultural practices and policies to reduce waste.
- Implemented pest control strategies that minimized damage to crops without harming the environment or wildlife.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted irrigation and crop schedules accordingly.
- Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as seed, farm machinery.
- Maintained accurate records of all farming activities, including expenses, income, yields, and labor hours for tax reporting purposes as well as identifying areas for improvement.
- Visited fields regularly to inspect and estimate maturity dates of crops and damage due to weather.
- Monitored weather patterns to optimize planting and harvesting schedules, minimizing crop loss.
Equipment Operator-Truck Driver
4P Farms & Trucking
05.2012 - 05.2015
- Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, cranes and other and coordinated supplies to promote efficiency.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maximized productivity with efficient scheduling and allocation of equipment resources.
- Contributed to project completion, skillfully operating various heavy machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, and loaders.
- Operated commercial vehicle to transport equipment and job-specific machinery to and from job sites.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Reduced downtime by conducting pre-use inspections and addressing potential issues proactively.
- Assisted with safe materials transport between work sites to reduce downtime.
Combine Operator-Truck Driver
Pletcher Harvesting
06.2010 - 05.2012
- Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
- Ensured timely planting and harvesting schedules for maximum productivity and minimal waste.
- Enforced proper storage of crops, fertilizers and materials used in agricultural production.
- Improved overall farm efficiency with the adoption of modern agricultural technology and equipment.
- Assisted in development of sustainable agricultural practices and policies to reduce waste.
- Implemented pest control strategies that minimized damage to crops without harming the environment or wildlife.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted irrigation and crop schedules accordingly.
- Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as seed, farm machinery.
- Maintained accurate records of all farming activities, including expenses, income, yields, and labor hours for tax reporting purposes as well as identifying areas for improvement.
- Visited fields regularly to inspect and estimate maturity dates of crops and damage due to weather.
- Monitored weather patterns to optimize planting and harvesting schedules, minimizing crop loss.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kensington High School
Kensington, KS05-1996
Skills
- Farm operations management
- Large farm equipment operations from tillage and spraying to harvest
- Experience with Trimble & John Deere GPS
- Crop planning and Planting
- Crop management
- Pivot and flood irrigation
- Crop rotation
- Land management
- Soil analysis
- Harvesting operations
- Truck driver class A Cdl with tanker & hazmat endorsement
- Farm equipment maintenance
- Grain handling
- Grain drying
- Mechanical ability of all types
- Welding & fabrication
- Customer relations
- Safety procedures
- Worker training
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivated
- Time management abilities
- Crop harvesting
- Decision-making
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Documentation skills
- Equipment monitoring
- Record keeping
- Task prioritization
- Inventory management
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork
Work References
R & C Farms LLC
Robert Pennington
Norton, Ks
785-282-4052
4P Farms & Trucking
Phillip Pennington
Smith Center, Ks
(785) 404-7180
Pletcher Harvesting
Brett Pletcher
Gaylord, Ks
(785) 282-5464
Personal References
John Kruger
Kensington, Ks
(785) 476-5237
Tracy Strayhan
Waverly, Ne
(402) 430-0818
Greg Everette
Norfolk, Ne
(402) 360-5822
Timeline
Farmer-Owner/Operator Truck Driver
R & C Farms LLC (Self Employed)
05.2015 - Current
Equipment Operator-Truck Driver
4P Farms & Trucking
05.2012 - 05.2015
Combine Operator-Truck Driver
Pletcher Harvesting
06.2010 - 05.2012
High School Diploma -
Kensington High School
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