Makonnen Talma
Todds Plantation St. John
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Manager
Chickmont Foods Ltd
03.2018 - 07.2024
- Managed broiler farm operations, including feed and waterline management, payroll, inventory, and performance management.
- Coordinated the maintenance of farm equipment, machinery, buildings, fences, and other infrastructure.
- Organized the purchase of supplies such as feed, and other necessary items.
- Monitored the health, nutrition and general welfare of chickens in a large-scale farm setting.
- Developed and implemented strategies to ensure the efficient use of resources in poultry farming.
- Conducted regular inspections of poultry farms to assess performance, identify issues and recommend solutions.
- Coordinated with veterinarians to develop health plans for poultry flocks.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards related to animal welfare and food safety.
- Managed daily operations of the poultry farm including feeding, cleaning and maintenance.
- Directed staff on proper techniques for handling birds during loading and unloading activities, as well as bird processing procedures.
- Recorded data on flock performance such as mortality rates, egg production numbers and feed consumption levels.
- Implemented biosecurity protocols at the farm level to prevent disease spread among birds.
- Repaired equipment used for housing birds when necessary.
Sales Assistant
D.E. Computers
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Worked in the busy sales area, completing local purchase orders, stock control, and providing high-quality customer care.
- Greeted customers and provided assistance with product selection.
- Organized stockroom shelves, racks and bins according to store layout and product categories.
- Informed customers about current promotions and discounts.
- Assisted customers with returns, exchanges and refunds.
- Provided customer service by answering questions, resolving problems, and responding to complaints in a timely manner.
- Performed cashier duties such as scanning items, processing payments, and issuing receipts or change due.
- Processed special orders for out-of-stock items when necessary.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Used computer system to retrieve customer information, part number inventory and status of purchase orders.
- Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
Summer Intern
The Commission for Pan African Affairs
01.2010 - 01.2010
- Duties involved planning and organizing a programme for an event.
Clerical Officer
Town and Country Planning Development
01.2006 - 01.2006
- Duties involved clerical tasks.
- Performed data entry functions using computers and various software programs.
- Organization of comprehensive plans for residential, commercial, industrial, recreational and educational land use.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Management
The University of The West Indies Cave Hill Campus
St. Michael07-2016
High School Diploma -
Quality Control And Computer Science
St. Michael11-2007
High School Diploma -
Deighton Griffith Secondary School
Christ Church06-2002
Primary -
Seventh Day Adventist Primary School
St. Michael01.2002
Skills
- Performance Management
- Managing operations
- Supply Ordering
- Maintenance and repair
- Environmental Compliance
- Crop Management
- Documentation skills
- Records Management
- Food Safety Regulations
- Preventive Maintenance
- Health assessments
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Purchasing functions
- Livestock management
- Customer Relations
- Inventory Management
- Resource Allocation
- Allocating resources
- Animal Nutrition
- Equipment Operation
- Bush hogging experience
- Pest Control
- Staff Coordination
- Willingness to learn
- Temperature Control
- Shift Scheduling
- Staff Supervision
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective prioritization
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Reliability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Written Communication
- Team Leadership
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Training skills
- Decision-Making
- Team building
- Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Adaptability
- Self Motivation
- Multitasking
- Object-Oriented Programming
Certificatesandawards
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED, 2022
- Leadership Bootcamp, 2023
- Most Improved Award, 2023
Qualifications
Information Technology, 2, English Language, 3, Social Studies, 2, French, 3, Geography, 3, Mathematics, 3, Computer Science Unit 1, 5, Information Technology Unit 1, 5, Information Technology Unit 2, 4, International Computer Driver’s License Certificate
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 03/04/91
References
- Wendy Lewis, Teacher, #03 Kirtons #2, St. Philip, 416-4425
- Kelvin Skeete, Principal, Kays House Roebuck Street, St. Michael, 436-4766
- Janice Payne, Business Owner, Sheraton Sargeant’s Village, 437-1777
Hobbies and Interests
- Football
- Surfing
- Technology
- ICT
- Broiler Management
- Trading
Timeline
Farm Manager
Chickmont Foods Ltd
03.2018 - 07.2024
Sales Assistant
D.E. Computers
01.2012 - 01.2018
Summer Intern
The Commission for Pan African Affairs
01.2010 - 01.2010
Clerical Officer
Town and Country Planning Development
01.2006 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Management
The University of The West Indies Cave Hill Campus
High School Diploma -
Quality Control And Computer Science
High School Diploma -
Deighton Griffith Secondary School
Primary -
Seventh Day Adventist Primary School
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