Ashton Carter
Danville,IN
Summary
Tireless Farm Hand with strength and stamina for hard manual labor. Trained in caring for livestock and supporting healthy crop growth. Background includes farm maintenance and difficult work outside. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Ranch Hand
Chet Crow and Spencer Gulley
Lizton, Indiana
06.2023 - Current
- Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
- Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
- Inspected fields regularly to identify pests or diseases that may harm crop growth.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
- Organized storage areas for harvested crops.
- Weeded fields manually or used specialized tools such as hoes or cultivators.
- Cleaned out barns, stalls, pens, and other animal enclosures on a regular basis.
- Documented work performed using computer programs or paper log books.
- Repaired buildings, fences and other pertinent structures to keep animals properly contained.
- Assisted with maintenance and repair activities to keep buildings and equipment in safe and proper condition.
- Completed harvesting activities using harvesters, tractors and other heavy equipment.
- Watered and fed livestock and cleaned pens and enclosures to maintain farm animal health.
- Attached plows, sprayers or harvesters to tractors with bolts or hand tools.
- Sprayed fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus and weed growth.
- Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies.
- Drove trucks, tractors and other equipment to distribute feed to animals.
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
- Used all-terrain vehicles to patrol expansive land holding, pastures and grazing areas to monitor animal activities.
- Patrolled holding habitats and grazing areas to monitor animal safety and make timely repairs to equipment, gates and pens.
- Cleared and maintained irrigation ditches for adequate water flow, dust suppression and crop growth.
Maintenance Crew Member
Hometown Property Management & Real Estate
Indianapolis, Indiana
05.2020 - 06.2023
- Performed routine maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
- Inspected building interiors and exteriors for needed repairs or replacements.
- Repaired minor plumbing issues such as clogged drains, leaking faucets, broken pipes.
- Replaced light bulbs in ceiling fixtures and lamps throughout the facility.
- Assisted with installation of new equipment when necessary.
- Cleaned air conditioning units to ensure proper functioning.
- Installed new locks on doors when requested by management staff.
- Replaced washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers., when needed.
- Assisted with painting projects both inside and outside the facility.
- Provided support to other crew members during large-scale maintenance tasks.
- Removed debris from roofs and gutters to prevent water damage.
- Cut grass around the perimeter of the building using a lawn mower.
- Trimmed trees and bushes to maintain a neat appearance at all times.
- Replaced door handles and hinges when necessary for security purposes.
- Applied sealant around windowsills to keep out drafts and pests.
- Operated hand tools and power tools to make minor maintenance repairs and maintain grounds and walks.
- Collaborated with team members to assess equipment performance needs.
- Performed tasks to maintain on-site physical security, safety and efficiency.
- Read work orders or received instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
- Notified management about necessary repairs or professional service needs for building operating systems.
- Followed correct procedures for handling, transporting and disposing of new and recycled materials.
- Repaired minor carpentry, electrical and plumbing issues to return equipment to functionality.
- Cleaned vents and replaced filters to verify proper air flow.
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Inspected heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems for efficiency to help maintain good indoor air quality.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Recorded type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
Painting
Self Employed Web
Indianapolis, Indiana
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Prepared surfaces for painting by scraping, sanding, filling holes and cracks, taping off areas, and washing walls.
- Applied primer and finish coats using brushes, rollers, or spray guns.
- Cleaned up work area after completion of project.
- Inspected finished product for quality assurance purposes.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials from delivery trucks as needed.
- Maintained records of supplies used during each job.
- Erected scaffolding or ladders as needed to reach high ceilings or walls.
- Repaired drywall prior to painting when necessary.
- Sanded woodwork before applying stain or varnish finishes.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on equipment used during painting projects.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
- Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Spread undercoats and finish materials using rollers and spray equipment.
- Smoothed and finished surfaces on walls, trim and cabinetry.
- Chose correct brushes and materials for jobs and purchased from vendors.
- Performed series of surface preparation techniques to maximize paint durability.
- Identified surface to be covered and characteristics of finish to properly select roller, power sprayer and right size brush.
- Maintained thorough inventory of paint equipment and supplies by checking product levels.
- Smoothed surfaces using sandpaper, scrapers or sanding machines.
- Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings to protect them from chemicals and paint.
- Covered surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
- Filled cracks, holes or joints using caulking guns or putty knives.
- Removed pictures, door knobs or electric switch covers prior to painting.
- Monitored paint supplies, placing orders whenever needed and properly and safely disposed of old paint.
- Erected scaffolding or swing gates or set up ladders to work above ground level.
- Calculated amounts of materials and estimated cost based on surface measurements or work orders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Classical Studies of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05-2024
High School Diploma -
Heritage Builders, Cornerstone
Brownsburg, IN05-2024
GED -
Cedarville University
Cedarville05-2024
Skills
- Crop Cultivation
- Fence building
- Pest Control
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Animal Care
- Feed Distribution
- Livestock care
- Bush Hogging
- Land Management
- Property Maintenance
- Safe equipment use
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Machinery Operation
- John Deere Equipment
- Farm Equipment and Machinery
- Tractor and Implement Operation
- Equipment management
- Heavy Lifting
- Task Prioritization
- Tractor Operation
- Field Operations
- Crop Management
- Horticulture knowledge
- Farm Equipment Maintenance
Affiliations
- Hard working entrepreneur with a self started beef business.
- Avid soccer player for over a decade.
- Regularly attend the gym to lift and run.
Timeline
Farm Ranch Hand
Chet Crow and Spencer Gulley
06.2023 - Current
Maintenance Crew Member
Hometown Property Management & Real Estate
05.2020 - 06.2023
Painting
Self Employed Web
05.2019 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Classical Studies of Indianapolis
High School Diploma -
Heritage Builders, Cornerstone
GED -
Cedarville University
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