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Affiliations
Certification
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Andrew Houston

Andrew Houston

Mooi River

Summary

Dynamic Dairy Farm Manager with a proven track record at Niekerksfontein Farm, excelling in irrigation management and employee development. Successfully implemented a new irrigation scheme and motivated teams to enhance productivity.

As Director of Glencarin Farm, I orchestrated over 100 weddings, showcasing exceptional event planning and customer relationship management skills.

Ran an extremely successful business with high profits, and kept developing with the times. Worked tirelessly with highly motivated staff.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dairy Farm Manager

Craig Houston
Mooi River
01.2025 - Current
  • Oversaw all operations on the dairy farm.
  • My niche was irrigation, tractors, repairs, and maintenance for all vehicles and buildings.
  • Installation of a new irrigation scheme.
  • Employee discipline and motivation.

Director of Glencarin Farm

Glen Haw
Underberg
01.2017 - 11.2024
  • Events, weddings, and conferences were our sources of income.
  • Built and maintained accommodation for 108 beds over the seven years.
  • Managed 12 permanent staff members.
  • Hosted Sani2c, Joberg2c, UTD, Glencairn trail run, and more.
  • I ran over 100 weddings at the venue.
  • Created and ran social media platforms.
  • I rented and ran Glencairn Farm completely separately for three years from the Haws.
  • Monthly budgeting and bookkeeping.
  • All invoices and payments for staff and suppliers.

Education

BBA - Business Management And Marketing

IMM
Stellenbosch
12-2015

Michaelhouse
Balgowan
12-2011

Skills

  • Irrigation management
  • Tractor operation
  • Maintenance management
  • Farm equipment repair
  • Employee development
  • Customer relationship management
  • Event planning
  • Budget management
  • Staff scheduling
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Project management
  • Farm financial planning
  • Record keeping
  • Training and mentoring
  • Record keeping and analysis
  • Budgeting and financial management
  • Coordination of inventory

Accomplishments

  • Completed three expedition-length adventure races
  • 21st team at AR World Champs 2023
  • 5th Team at Expedition Africa Lesotho with team Merrel
  • 7th Team at Expedition Altay China 2017
  • 5th Amateur team at the 2024 ABSA Cape Epic
  • 1st team at Non-Stop Sani 2024
  • Completed the 2024 Munga
  • Numerous Dusi canoe marathon top tens, best being 4th.

Languages

English
First Language

Affiliations

  • Canoeing
  • Cycling
  • Hard enduro
  • Trail running
  • Golf

Certification

  • Personal Trainer course in 2016
  • Shotgun license
  • drivers license

Timeline

Dairy Farm Manager

Craig Houston
01.2025 - Current

Director of Glencarin Farm

Glen Haw
01.2017 - 11.2024

BBA - Business Management And Marketing

IMM

Michaelhouse

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