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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Alan Bojorques

Holton,KS

Summary

Dynamic and reliable professional with extensive cattle herding expertise and animal medical knowledge, honed at Rezac Land and Livestock. Proven ability to enhance livestock health through vigilant monitoring and timely interventions. Skilled in operating heavy equipment and fostering teamwork, ensuring efficient ranch operations and high-quality livestock management.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cowboy

Rezac Land and Livestock
Onaga, KS
03.2023 - Current
  • Spearheaded efforts to repair fencing around the property when necessary, ensuring that all enclosures were secure for livestock containment.
  • Enhanced livestock management through monitoring herd health and ensuring timely medical attention.
  • Helped maintain the ranch''s reputation for high-quality livestock by consistently monitoring animals'' physical condition and nutritional needs.
  • Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
  • Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
  • Performed essential animal husbandry tasks such as administering vaccinations, branding, dehorning, castrating, and ear tagging to ensure optimal livestock health.
  • Administered pest or weed control initiatives which included location and identification of targets, chemical selection, and application methods.
  • Trained part-time help in livestock care and ranch operations.
  • Fed anywhere between 3,000 to 4,000 head of cattle daily.
  • Operating heavy equipment such as tractors, skid steers, front loaders, track loaders, excavators, semi trucks, and straight trucks.

Cowboy

Wickstrum Farms
Manhattan, KS
05.2022 - 01.2023

Daily chores included

  • Processing new incoming cattle
  • Keeping working facility clean and orderly
  • Keeping waters cleaned and good working conditions
  • Being able to visually select sick cattle and administer correct medication
  • Operating heavy equipment such as tractors, skid steers, front loaders, track loaders, excavators, semi trucks, and straight trucks.

Correctional Officer

Riley County Police Department
02.2020 - 09.2022
  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
  • Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
  • Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
  • Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
  • Maintained detailed records of inmate behavior and activity, contributing to facility security.
  • Monitored surveillance equipment to detect and prevent unauthorized activities.
  • Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Rock Creek Jr. Sr. Highschool
Flush, KS
05.2018

Skills

  • Cattle herding expertise
  • Animal medical knowledge
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Troubleshooting and repair
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Relationship building
  • Equipment operation
  • Self motivation
  • Basic mechanical skills

Certification

Osha 10

Taser certificate

OC certificate

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Cowboy

Rezac Land and Livestock
03.2023 - Current

Cowboy

Wickstrum Farms
05.2022 - 01.2023

Correctional Officer

Riley County Police Department
02.2020 - 09.2022

High School Diploma -

Rock Creek Jr. Sr. Highschool
Alan Bojorques