Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Personal Information
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Damian Ferreira

Damian Ferreira

Farm Manager
Bela-Bela

Summary

I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Farm Manager

Waterkloof
07.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in the daily care of 57 sheep and 60 cattle, focusing on feeding, mustering, and medical treatment.
  • Perform routine health checks, administer vaccinations, and isolate sick animals.
  • Maintained fences, yards, water systems, and general farm infrastructure.
  • Recorded data on feed usage, animal growth, and health treatments.
  • Manage purchasing of feed, equipment, and supplies while controlling costs.
  • Assist with lambing and calving, ensuring newborns are healthy and tagged.
  • Operate farm vehicles and machinery (tractors, quad bikes, feeders)
  • Cleaned yards and assisted in general repairs.
  • Clean and maintain animal pens, machinery, and tools.
  • Supervise and train farm workers in livestock handling, feeding, and safety procedures.
  • Repair and build fencing, shelters, and gates as needed.
  • Improved animal health through regular monitoring, vaccinations, and timely veterinary consultations.
  • Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements.

Head of Training

Oakley/Evaflex
03.2023 - 03.2024
  • Assessed skill gaps, developed training courses, and evaluated program effectiveness, as well as recommended enhancements to upper management
  • Developed and implemented effective lesson plans and worked with management to adjust strategies based on training needs
  • Designed and delivered web-based, self-directed learning materials
  • Coordinated dynamic multi-faceted assessments before, during and after training through collaboration with team members to evaluate effectiveness of training implementation
  • Established personnel qualifications and managed onboarding activities
  • Maintained quality control standards and coordinated training across sites including scheduling, booking of facilities
  • Maintained updated records.
  • Supported career advancement for employees
  • Training Facilitator
  • Training program development and evaluation
  • Recourse planning
  • Leadership and team management
  • Crisis management
  • Solution-based communication
  • Organisation, Adaptability and problem solving
  • Scheduling and time management
  • Networking

Training Facilitator / Solutions Developer / E-learning developer

Starcrow36/4d IT Solutions
10.2021 - 01.2023
  • Led system development lifecycle stages, customized solutions for customers
  • Developed software for desktop / mobile operating systems
  • Integrated constructive programs
  • Streamlined interfaces for ease of use
  • Coordinated with project management on timelines
  • Managed company schedules and travel coordination
  • Networked with industry professionals for knowledge exchange
  • Maintained personnel records and optimized databases for document management
  • Assessed skill gaps and identified training needs
  • Compiled training curricula, scheduled virtual meetings, and optimized training methods for increased efficiency and surpassing goals.
  • Directed IT services, counseled executives and collaborated with senior management on strategic planning.

Training Facilitator / System Coordinator

Isibonelo coal
09.2017 - 09.2021
  • Evaluated and improved training program effectiveness, provided recommendations to upper management
  • Offered leadership program, guided day-to-day activities, and created an optimal training environment for workers and attendees
  • Developed impactful videos and E-learning programs, incorporating feedback for targeted training materials
  • Facilitated constructive dialogue for personalized programs
  • Administered assessments, documented attendance, and provided feedback for continuous improvement
  • Monitored field trips and events for safety and increased attendee retention
  • Gathered data on course success and participant experiences for future course planning
  • Coordinated travel for trainers and assisted in delivering training courses through virtual scheduling.
  • Created an internal knowledge-sharing platform where employees could share best practices and collaborate on projects more effectively.
  • Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
  • Implemented a mentorship program, pairing experienced staff members with new hires for personalized guidance and support.
  • Provided ongoing coaching and feedback to facilitate long-term success in employee roles following completion of initial trainings.
  • Documented class attendance and participation and provided feedback to management.

Software Consultant

Trade-link
01.2017 - 08.2017
  • Consulted with clients to align future software development with customer priorities
  • Developed complex solutions to all business problems along with customer engagements by detailed analysis, negotiation and coordination with main decision makers
  • Designed, tested, installed and monitored new systems
  • Performed internal system acceptance to deliver well-tested enhancements and meet business requirements
  • Troubleshot incidents reported by end-users to schedule system changes and identify permanent solutions
  • Analyzed existing systems and databases and recommended enhancements to solve business needs.

Education

Matriculant - undefined

Wagpos

Facilitation Skills - NQF LEVEL 5 - undefined

Maccauvlei

Outcome Based Assessment- NQF LEVEL 5 - undefined

Peakford College

Basic Rigging and Slinging Level 1 - undefined

Starcrow36

Emergency Based Care /First Aid - undefined

Starcrow36

Confined spaces Certification - undefined

Starcrow36

Skills

    Training Needs Analysis (TNA)

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Certification

Mining Qualifications Authority / SHE Rep., 01/07/23, Starcrow36

Accomplishments

  • Paperless induction system (Isibonelo)
  • E-learning platform (Starcrow36)
  • Paperless E-learning centre (Oakley Group)

Personal Information

  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: South-Africa
  • Driving License: Code B
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Farm Manager

Waterkloof
07.2024 - Current

Head of Training

Oakley/Evaflex
03.2023 - 03.2024

Training Facilitator / Solutions Developer / E-learning developer

Starcrow36/4d IT Solutions
10.2021 - 01.2023

Training Facilitator / System Coordinator

Isibonelo coal
09.2017 - 09.2021

Software Consultant

Trade-link
01.2017 - 08.2017

Matriculant - undefined

Wagpos

Facilitation Skills - NQF LEVEL 5 - undefined

Maccauvlei

Outcome Based Assessment- NQF LEVEL 5 - undefined

Peakford College

Basic Rigging and Slinging Level 1 - undefined

Starcrow36

Emergency Based Care /First Aid - undefined

Starcrow36

Confined spaces Certification - undefined

Starcrow36
Damian FerreiraFarm Manager