Brendan Barrett

Experience

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  Liam Walsh and Co Agricultural Consultants

  Feb 2002 - May 2005

  Agricultural Advisor

  Responsibilities Include: Agricultural Consultant/REPS Planner (Rural Environmental protection Scheme)Promotion and selling of the REP Scheme in the West of Ireland. Liaised with clients regularly regarding issues they had with the service or their individual plans.Processed individual 5-year management plans previously agreed with clients to Department of Agriculture standards. Problem solved when any REP scheme issues arose.Account invoicing, with a view to ensuring prompt payment by customers. Show less

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  Walkers/Boyne Valley Foods

  Mar 2005 - Sept 2007

  Territory Sales Representative

  In my position I was responsible for the following duties;Promoting and selling the Walkers range of foods in the West of Ireland. New Business DevelopmentAccount ManagementMaintained pre-determined customer service level agreements.Conducted detailed negotiations with existing and new business clients.Maintained stock levels in storeMerchandised Walkers products in stores.Achievements:In October 2006 I successfully achieved a 100% roll-out target of a 3-in-1 stand within our multiple clientele including Dunnes Stores, Tesco and Musgraves. Show less

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  Barrett Suckler Beef

  May 2006 - now

  Co-Owner/Manager

  Co-Owner of Family FarmResponsibilities include: Daily inspection of Livestock ensuring the highest standards of husbandry are adhered to prevent any animal health issues arising.Routine vaccination and weighing of livestock to highlight any issues of underperformance and install corrective actions to rectify any issues. Management of feed supplies both summer and winter to ensure efficient production of quality product.Management of income versus expenditure to maximise return to the business.Ensure where necessary extra resources are brought in at busy times of year to ensure maximum output is produced.To ensure all administration work is kept up to date and to a high standard Show less

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  Ballina Beverages

  Dec 2007 - now

  Process Technician

  As part of my role with Ballina Beverages I carry out the following duties, Responsible for the completion of the daily production schedule.Anticipate potential issues or corrective actions for issues Member of the HACCP team in the area for the last two yearsConduct audit preparations in accordance with company and FDA policies.Involved in the promotion of the ‘5S’systems within the production area.