Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Leadership And Volunteer Experience
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Aris Hernandez

Summary

Dynamic bilingual (English/Spanish) agricultural and animal care professional with 17+ years of hands-on livestock and farm management experience. Skilled in livestock and equine care, veterinary transport support, emergency animal handling, heavy equipment operation, ranch operations, customer service, and community engagement. Experienced working in fast-paced environments requiring strong communication, safety awareness, problem-solving, and teamwork. Proven ability to support animal welfare, agricultural operations, equipment maintenance, and customer-focused services while maintaining high standards of professionalism and efficiency.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

BILINGUAL TEAM MEMBER

Tractor Supply Company
Hesperia
04.2026 - Current
  • Deliver customer service and product recommendations using Tractor Supply's sales and service standards.
  • Assist customers with livestock, equine, pet, farm, and ranch supply purchases in English and Spanish.
  • Operate POS systems, process transactions, and support merchandising, stocking, and inventory activities.
  • Utilize pallet jacks and material-handling equipment to move merchandise and assist customers with loading.
  • Maintain safe, clean, and organized store conditions while supporting animal care and sanitation standards.

ANIMAL TRANSPORT DRIVER / VETERINARY TRANSPORT ASSISTANT

My Pet Ambulance
Hesperia
01.2026 - Current
  • Operate emergency and non-emergency animal transport vehicles for local and long-distance transports.
  • Assist veterinary personnel by preparing oxygen equipment, medical supplies, and transport equipment.
  • Safely handle, restrain, muzzle, halter, load, and unload animals of varying sizes and temperaments.
  • Monitor animal condition during transport and communicate concerns to veterinary staff.
  • Maintain sanitation and organization of ambulances, equipment, and patient areas.
  • Provide compassionate customer service and support to pet owners during emergency situations.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT & COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR

Foundation for Disabled Youths
Walnut
02.2024 - Current
  • Coordinate community outreach programs, partnerships, and public engagement initiatives.
  • Support daily operations through scheduling, correspondence, recordkeeping, data entry, and website management.
  • Organize events and resources supporting underserved youth and families.
  • Contributed to a 25% increase in community participation through outreach and engagement efforts.

DIRECT CARE STAFF

Maxim Healthcare
Orange County
12.2023 - Current
  • Provide individualized support services for adults with developmental and physical disabilities.
  • Assist with transportation, community integration, daily living skills, and behavioral support.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with care standards and safety requirements.

AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS & LIVESTOCK TECHNICIAN

Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut
06.2023 - Current

• Manage daily care, feeding, health monitoring, and welfare of horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry, and other livestock.
• Support breeding programs, vaccinations, treatments, herd health initiatives, and animal identification procedures.
• Monitor and document animal health, behavior, feeding patterns, and production records.
• Operate and maintain tractors, skid steers, excavators, backhoes, trenchers, chainsaws, and other agricultural equipment.
• Perform pasture maintenance, irrigation management, fencing repairs, rotational grazing implementation, and land improvement projects.
• Transport livestock, feed, equipment, and agricultural supplies between facilities as needed.
• Train student workers and volunteers on animal handling, equipment operation, safety protocols, and best practices.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment, reducing downtime and improving operational efficiency.
• Assist faculty with agricultural demonstrations, hands-on instruction, inventory management, and facility operations.
• Support construction and landscape projects involving surveying, trenching, utility installation, masonry, woodworking, and site preparation.

FARM OWNER & MANAGER

Glen Helen
Glen Helen
01.2006 - Current
  • Managed a private farm with horses, cattle, pigs, goats, poultry, dogs, cats, and other livestock.
  • Oversaw feeding, breeding, health monitoring, veterinary coordination, and animal welfare programs.
  • Managed pasture rotation, irrigation systems, fencing, property maintenance, and equipment operation.
  • Planned and maintained seasonal crop production, including planting, cultivation, and harvesting activities.
  • Maintained farm equipment and coordinated daily operations to support productivity and sustainability.

Program Leader

Action Youth America
Downey
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Facilitated STEM and arts enrichment programs, classroom management, and student engagement activities.

Session Facilitator / Presenter

Speak Your Mind Academy
Long Beach
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Delivered presentations and workshops on youth development, mental health awareness, and educational success.
  • Coordinated events and outreach efforts for schools, agencies, and community organizations.

Student Assistant III

Mt. SAC Pride Center
Walnut
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Coordinated events and managed outreach initiatives to enhance community engagement and support administrative functions.

Experience

Equipment

Kubota M62, Kubota L48, New Holland TC45, Bobcat S160, Bobcat 763, Wacker EZ17 Mini Excavator, Ditch Witch Trencher

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of California, Berkeley
06-2026

Associate Degree - Animal Science & Agriculture

Mt. San Antonio College
06-2026

Associate Degree - Horse Ranch Management

Mt. San Antonio College
06-2026

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Mt. San Antonio College

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts & Sciences

Mt. San Antonio College

Skills

  • Livestock & Equine Management
  • Animal Handling & Restraint
  • Veterinary Support Assistance
  • Emergency Animal Transport
  • Animal Health Monitoring
  • Farm & Ranch Operations
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Tractor Operation
  • Excavator Operation
  • Skid Steer Operation
  • Equipment Maintenance & Repair
  • Inventory & Freight Management
  • Customer Service & Sales
  • Team Leadership & Training
  • Safety Compliance & OSHA Awareness
  • Community Outreach & Program Coordination
  • Microsoft Office
  • CAD
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • Bilingual English/Spanish
  • Heavy Equipment Operation & Maintenance
  • Backhoe Operation
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Site Layout
  • Surveying
  • Utility Installation
  • Masonry
  • Woodworking
  • Power Tools
  • Agricultural Equipment
  • Freight Processing
  • Inventory Control
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Social Media
  • Digital Communications

Certification

  • First Aid & CPR Certified
  • OSHA 10 Certification (In Progress)

Languages

  • English, Native/Bilingual
  • Spanish, Native/Bilingual

Leadership And Volunteer Experience

  • President, LAMBDA Club, Mt. San Antonio College, Led student organization initiatives, outreach programs, leadership development, and community events.
  • Volunteer Ranch Hand, Unhitched Ranch, Assisted with livestock care, equipment operation, ranch maintenance, and daily agricultural operations.
  • Volunteer Ranch Hand, Mt. San Antonio College Farm, Supported livestock management, equipment operation, and farm maintenance projects.
  • Construction Volunteer, Oneoneta Cooperative Nursery School, Assisted with demolition, construction, and installation of bicycle storage facilities for students.

Timeline

BILINGUAL TEAM MEMBER

Tractor Supply Company
04.2026 - Current

ANIMAL TRANSPORT DRIVER / VETERINARY TRANSPORT ASSISTANT

My Pet Ambulance
01.2026 - Current

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT & COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR

Foundation for Disabled Youths
02.2024 - Current

DIRECT CARE STAFF

Maxim Healthcare
12.2023 - Current

AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS & LIVESTOCK TECHNICIAN

Mt. San Antonio College
06.2023 - Current

Program Leader

Action Youth America
01.2023 - 12.2023

Session Facilitator / Presenter

Speak Your Mind Academy
01.2017 - 12.2018

Student Assistant III

Mt. SAC Pride Center
01.2016 - 12.2018

FARM OWNER & MANAGER

Glen Helen
01.2006 - Current

Experience

Equipment

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of California, Berkeley

Associate Degree - Animal Science & Agriculture

Mt. San Antonio College

Associate Degree - Horse Ranch Management

Mt. San Antonio College

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Mt. San Antonio College

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts & Sciences

Mt. San Antonio College
Aris Hernandez