Charl Jacques Cloete

• I catch wild swarms that have moved to close to humans and put them into bee boxes then sell them to other beekeepers and I transport bees to farms for pollination
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

• Maintained an organized and clean work environment by adhering to strict sanitation standards in all areas of the farm.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Reduced disease prevalence in the herd through early detection, prompt isolation, and proper treatment of affected animals.
• Increased cattle weight gains by closely monitoring growth rates and adjusting feeding strategies accordingly for optimum results.
• Supported animal welfare initiatives by treating all livestock humanely and advocating for best practices within the industry.
• Collaborated effectively with team members to coordinate tasks, ensuring efficient work schedules and a productive farm operation.
• Improved farm efficiency by performing regular maintenance on farming equipment, ensuring optimal performance and timely completion of tasks.
• Streamlined cattle movement among pastures by designing effective rotational grazing systems that ensured adequate forage availability throughout the year.
• Planned, directed, delegated and performed daily chores for farm.
• Managed feed and inventory of facility.
• Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
• Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
• Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of life stock, prioritizing health and wellness.
• Dipped or bathed animals with appropriate applications to control parasites.
• Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
• Herded livestock using ranch ATVs.
• I catch wild swarms that have moved to close to humans and put them into bee boxes then sell them to other beekeepers and I transport bees to farms for pollination
• Administered pest or weed control initiatives which included location and identification of targets, chemical selection, and application methods.
• Placed orders for animal food with vendors and confirmed delivery dates and times.

• Pollination of almonds, blue berries and cranberries
• Transporting bees using trucks and skid steers.
• Making and taking care of new hives.
• Educated community members about the importance of bee conservation through workshops, presentations, and hands-on demonstrations at local events.
• Used smoke pot to force bees into hive to inspect hive and retrieve honey.
• Produced high-quality beeswax products by carefully harvesting, filtering, and molding raw wax from the hives.
• Scraped out parasites and removed vermin such as birds and mice.
• Preserved general hive health by inspecting for mites and providing ample food for bees.
• Built and maintained positive relationships with local landowners, securing prime locations for placing apiaries that contributed to successful honey production.
• Maximized honey extraction with efficient use of specialized equipment such as extractors, uncapping knives, and settling tanks.
• Collaborated with researchers studying bee population dynamics to support ongoing research projects aimed at improving conservation efforts globally.
• Increased honey production by implementing effective beekeeping practices and maintaining healthy hive environments.
• Established a thriving business selling honey-based goods such as candles, soaps, balms, skincare products using raw materials sourced directly from own hives.
• Enhanced colony health through regular inspections, disease prevention measures, and timely interventions.
• Ensured sustainable growth of colonies by effectively managing swarm control and splitting strong hives when necessary.
• Placed screen plugs in hive entrance to confine bees.
• Destroyed excess queen bee cells to prevent division of colony.
• Assisted fellow beekeepers in troubleshooting challenges related to hive health or management techniques by sharing valuable knowledge gained from years of experience in the field.
• Monitored health of queen bees to verify healthy egg production.

Cleaning of tanks

Welding

Wine making

Transport people

• Company Overview: I worked for a small family owned dairy farm in Jamestown, North Dakota
• Where I was part of the day to day management and handling of small herds and taking care of the new born calves
• Computer literate and can keep records
• During my time working there I did the following:
• Woke up cows and moved them to the parlour
• Cleaning the pins
• Sanitize the parlour
• Operating the milking equipment
• Harvesting and mixing feed
• Feeding of the animals and administering medication
• Tractor/Truck and trailer work
• Stacking of hay
• Operate heavy machinery
• I worked for a small family owned dairy farm in Jamestown, North Dakota

• I worked with more than 15 000 bee hives
• I was part of a 8 man crew where I was involved in making new hives, loading and transporting bees on trucks and help put bees out for pollination
• I helped with the pulling and extracting of honey
• While working with bees I got to gain experience in working with Bob cats, hammer bee and fork lifts
• I also gained carpentry skills
• I am a quick learner and I get the task done that is asked from me and more
• Made splits
• Transporting
• Loading and unloading with Bob cats and fork lifts
• Feeding and medicating
• Pollination
• Pull and extract honey
• Build and painted new bee boxes
• Comfortable running equipment both indoors and out
• Experience running Bob cats
• Driven fully loaded trucks