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ALENA VICKERMAN

Adel

Summary

Experienced ranch hand and livestock professional with a strong background in all aspects of cattle and horse operations, including branding, sorting, doctoring, shipping, calving, and herd movement. With hands-on knowledge of animal care, health monitoring, and seasonal herd management. Familiar with livestock documentation and traceability standards. Proven ability to work independently in rural environments, maintain accurate records, and regulatory agencies. Dedicated to supporting the integrity of Oregon's agricultural system through compliance, care, and practical experience.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Ranch Hand

Shine Ranch
Adel
02.2023 - Current
  • Practiced animal husbandry by feeding cattle.
  • Identified unhealthy cattle and reported back to ranch owner.
  • Helped with branding and vaccinating calves.

Janitorial Sub

Adel School
Adel
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Implemented the tasks that were asked of me.
  • In charge of cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms, sinks, countertops, desks, and chairs.
  • Emptied the trash bins.
  • Swept and mopped the floors.
  • Cleaned before and after school events.

Ranch Hand

Pernoll Ranch LLC
Summer Lake
11.2013 - 06.2023
  • I handled all aspects of ranching in this job.
  • Calving cows, branding, weaning, feeding, sorting, shipping, moving, and doctoring cattle.
  • I worked with many horses, and I am able to rope and ride with good horsemanship.
  • Was able to sort cattle from the herd that did not have proper brands and return them to their proper owners.
  • Through the years, I was able to help neighboring ranches with day help. This helped me work well with others.
  • Other than cattle work, I am able to run equipment, fix fences, irrigate, and weld.

Education

Ranch Management

Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton, OR

Ranch Management

Treasure Valley Community College
Ontario, OR

Skills

  • Livestock handling and movement, both cattle and horses
  • Calving, branding, and doctoring
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Brand recognition and verification while sorting
  • Ability to read brands, ear tags, and ear marks
  • Identify breeds of livestock

Timeline

Janitorial Sub

Adel School
09.2024 - 03.2025

Ranch Hand

Shine Ranch
02.2023 - Current

Ranch Hand

Pernoll Ranch LLC
11.2013 - 06.2023

Ranch Management

Blue Mountain Community College

Ranch Management

Treasure Valley Community College