Anna CS Van Der Merwe
Zeerust
Summary
Skilled Farm Laborer with an open schedule and good physical fitness level to take on any task. Successful at working a wide range of jobs in any weather to support all farm needs. Looking for a new long-term position.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Greenhouse Worker
Marion Ymker
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Unloaded plants and nursery items from delivery trucks.
- Rearranged planting beds and flower gardens seasonally.
- Did plant transplants.
- Watered plants.
- Got plants ready for shipping.
- Prepared the soil bags so that they would feed into the soil feeders.
Farm Laborer
Hennie Cloete
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with coworkers to complete daily farm tasks efficiently and quickly.
- Supported animal welfare by providing proper care, feeding, and living conditions for livestock.
- Used water hoses, disinfectant solutions and shovels to clean livestock pens.
- Managed inventory levels of various supplies including seeds, fertilizers, feedstock ensuring timely reordering when necessary.
- Built and mended fencing to prevent stock from straying, divide land and improve organization.
- Assisted farmers with feeding and watering cows, sheep, goats, and pigs.
- Maintained records livestock and other essential farm data to track farm performance.
- Cared for livestock by cleaning and disinfecting pens and facilities.
- Promoted and sold livestock and other farm products to customers.
- Administered vaccinations to animals to prevent spread of disease.
- Handled and moved various plants and produce using tractors and wheelbarrows.
- Branded or tagged livestock with name.
- Examined livestock animals for signs of illness and injury.
Ride Operator
Michael Woods
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Conducted daily inspections of amusement park rides to verify functionality and safety.
- Monitored passengers and ride operations and enforced safety regulations.
- Inspected and maintained amusement park ride equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Operated variety of amusement park rides and monitored passenger safety and comfort.
- Engaged safety devices and monitored attraction during operation to reduce safety risks.
- Followed posted height and age restrictions and denied access to attraction for guests under minimum requirements.
- Followed safety procedures for operating and loading and unloading passengers from amusement park rides.
- Latched safety gate after guests entered and exited to avoid unauthorized access to attraction area.
- Cleaned rides and attractions to reduce spread of germs and bacteria.
- Enhanced rider experience by enforcing safety procedures and providing clear instructions.
- Contributed to positive park reviews by delivering exceptional guest service.
- Coordinated with maintenance team to report and resolve equipment issues, minimizing downtime.
- Adapted quickly to new ride assignments, learning proper operation techniques efficiently to minimize downtime between shifts.
- Supported park-wide events by operating rides beyond standard hours, contributing to event success.
- Facilitated smooth ride operation during peak seasons, handling high volumes of guests with efficiency.
- Issued tickets to customers and collected payment and fees for desired services.
- Assisted customers in entering and exiting rides, providing balance support and general directions.
Cashier
North West Corporation Total Garage
05.2017 - 01.2020
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing stock shortages and minimizing wastage.
- Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
- Strengthened team morale and cooperation by assisting coworkers during peak hours.
- Improved store atmosphere with thorough and prompt cleaning of checkout area.
- Contributed to significant decrease in queue times by streamlining checkout process.
- Assisted in inventory management, contributing to reduction in stock discrepancies.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
Education
High School Diploma -
Zeerust Highschool
Zeerust, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Customer Service
Teamwork and Communication
Farm equipment operation
Animal Care
Animal Record Maintenance
Livestock Feeding Techniques
Greenhouse Operations Experience
Physical Stamina and Endurance
Livestock care
Farm Management
Disease Identification
Work Ethic and Integrity
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Afrikaans
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Greenhouse Worker
Marion Ymker
02.2022 - 06.2022
Farm Laborer
Hennie Cloete
01.2021 - 01.2022
Ride Operator
Michael Woods
02.2020 - 10.2020
Cashier
North West Corporation Total Garage
05.2017 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Zeerust Highschool
04.2001 -
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