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James Schmidt

James Schmidt

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  • About me

    Senior Apiary Manager at Manuka Health | Project Management | PMP | PRINCE2 | Agile

  • Education

    • Primary ITO

      2021 - 2023
      Apiculture Level 4 Apiculture Level 4

    • Primary ITO

      2020 - 2021
      Apiculture Level 3 Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations Level 3

    • Primary ITO

      2016 - 2016
      Agriculture Level 2 AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES Level 2

  • Experience

    • Comvita Limited

      Sept 2013 - Apr 2016
      Team Leader

      • Responsible for the management of over 1000 hives• Ensured that hives were in peak condition for Manuka honey production.• Execution of business growth plans

    • Manuka Mountain Honey

      Apr 2016 - Dec 2019
      General Manager

      • Managed all aspects of beekeeping operations.• Management of 8 staff members• Record keeping related to health and safety, HR, landowner, and livestock records.• Develop business strategy in conjunction with the Managing Director• Execute growth plans for the business.• Management of vehicle fleet, including repair and maintenance schedules• Secure/negotiate land contracts.

    • Manuka Health

      Dec 2019 - now
      Senior Apiary Manager

      • Manage all aspects of the business unit.• Hiring of staff and onboarding• Strict monitoring and control of budget• Record keeping and approvals.• Management of 12 staff members.• Yearly, monthly, and fortnightly planning for the business• Planning and organizing of all logistics including freight, movement of inventory, travel, and accommodation.• Management of process improvement and research projects• Fleet management

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