ALVARO LICEA PARRA
Turlock,CA
Summary
Driven Ranch Hand with extensive experience at Licea Ranch, showcasing expertise in agriculture management and exceptional leadership qualities. Excelled in enhancing animal care and farm operations efficiency, significantly improving breeding program outcomes. Demonstrated strong teamwork and equipment maintenance skills, contributing to a safer, more productive ranch environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch Hand
Licea Ranch
Turlock, California
08.2020 - Current
- Organized and cleaned barns, stables, and other farm structures regularly.
- Monitored pastures for health of vegetation and water sources.
- Managed and maintained fencing and barn structures for safety and security.
- Assisted with the breeding program, ensuring healthy offspring and genetic diversity.
- Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies.
- Broke in new horses with diligent and patient approach focused on building trust and obedience.
- Performed general ranch maintenance such as cleaning stalls, barns, and other areas.
- Supervised seasonal workers performing various duties on the ranch.
- Conducted regular inventory of feed and supplies, coordinating restock as necessary.
- Operated ranch equipment for animal care and transport or field irrigation.
- Updated records with data about animal growth, feeding patterns, costs and behaviors.
- Transported feed, supplies, and livestock between locations as needed.
- Conducted regular health checks and administered vaccinations as needed.
- Monitored water sources to ensure clean and constant availability for livestock.
- Maintained fences and gates to ensure safety of animals.
- Provided guidance to visitors regarding proper animal handling techniques.
- Trained new workers on safety and ranch procedures.
- Provided tours and educational talks for visitors about ranch operations and livestock care.
- Used all-terrain vehicles to patrol expansive land holding, pastures and grazing areas to monitor animal activities.
- Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.
- Worked with owner to determine ranch needs.
- Assisted with branding activities during calving season.
- Cleaned out tanks used for storing water or fuel on the property.
- Harvested hay for use in winter months.
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
- Prepared horses for travel.
- Coordinated with veterinarians for emergency and routine care of animals.
- Followed safety protocols when operating tools and equipment.
- Operated tractors and farm equipment for various tasks.
- Ordered food for animals and arranged delivery.
- Participated in the branding, tagging, and ear marking of cattle for identification.
Education
High School Diploma -
Turlock High School
Turlock06-2026
Skills
- Groundwork
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Breeding
- Agriculture management
- Riding instruction
- Teamwork
- Hoof care
- Horse training
- Safety techniques
- Groundskeeping
- Worker training
- Animal breeding
- Irrigation
- Branding
- Physical strength
- Crop cultivation
- Agriculture
- Horse grooming
- Team player
- Feeding animals
- Brush removal
- Animal maintenance
- Heavy machinery
- Animal care
- Tractor driving
- Leadership qualities
- Guest services
- Plowing
- Farm and ranch operations
- Basic mechanical skills
- Farm record keeping
Affiliations
- Active Member of Sacred Heart 4H - Equine
- Active Member of Turlock High School FFA - Equine and Horticulture
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Sacred Heart 4H Dairy Goat Grand Champion 2017- 2018
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Ranch Hand
Licea Ranch
08.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Turlock High School
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