When reading
the Capital Press newspaper, I occasionally read the Help Wanted ads wondering
if I have the skills and experience to get a job on a large ranch. Some of those jobs, especially the manager positions,
look very tempting. Family housing, a new pickup, free beef, a 401K, ranch
provided horses, and the ability to grow professionally. Most of my ranching experience has come from
being an owner and operator, so I put together a resume to see if I have what
it takes to get a job as a ranch manager on a ranch like the
Yellowstone…(That’s right Rip, I am coming after your position) Please give me
any input on the below resume and if you know any positions where my skills and
experience would be a good fit, let me know. Thanks!
Don
W. Donald Hill Jr.
Email: d1livestock@gmail.com
Objective:
To seek a challenging position as a Ranch Manager, were I can use my
skills and experience to help a ranch grow and prosper.
Skills and
Experience
Organization skills: Able to organize small reminder
notes, lock combinations, phone numbers, and cattle notes in the center console
and the visor of pickup trucks. Developed an effective way to gather ear tags
from dead calves and input them into a large database.
Communication skills: Effectively use direct and personal
messaging on Facebook, Instagram, Snap chat, and Twitter. Have experience in
using face to face communication.
Machinery and Mechanical skills: Efficient with fencing pliers, crescent
wrenches, bailing wire and duct tape. J-B Weld and Flex Steel Certified.
Proficient in using Angie’s List to find professionals to make any repair.
Haying and Irrigation skills: Experience with calling Hay Brokers
and arranging pricing and delivery dates. Able to direct the squeeze operator
to the correct placement of hay stacks.
20 years’ experience of flood irrigation, able to effectively use tarps
to block water in irrigation ditches. Interested in how pivot irrigation works.
Cattle Handling Skills: Able to quickly move large amounts
of cattle into small pens. Hot-Shot Certified, Powder River Calf Table
Certified.
Animal health skills: Experienced in holistic and organic cattle
health methods. LA-200 and Lead-Mycin Certified.
Unique Traits: Accountable, Honest and Hard working.
