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)
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
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