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Aston Brinkman

San Luis Obispo,CA

Summary

Dynamic and tenacious professional with a very strong work ethic, experienced as an Assistant Ranch Manager at Bosma Milk Company. Proven ability in mechanical maintenance and pest control strategies that enhanced crop yield while ensuring environmental safety. Skilled in hospitality from owning my own business and having to deal with happy clients and mad clients.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Visalia Christmas Lights
11.2017 - Current
  • My brother and I own a christmas light business where we custom fight lights to customers homes.
  • We deal with customers every year around Christmas and have been for 8 years. This job has taught me hospitality and what it takes to run a business.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw seasonal daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.

Assistant Ranch Manager

Bosma Milk Company
01.2025 - 08.2025
  • Worked this job from the beginning of my second semester of freshman year college in my home town to the beginning of my sophomore year of college shortly before moving to San Luis Obispo.
  • Mainly focused of the farming of almond trees.
  • Constantly fixed irrigation lines along the rows in trees to allow for efficient watering.
  • Treated diverse pests and diseases in almond orchards.
  • Monitored weather conditions and adjusted irrigation and crop schedules accordingly.
  • Enhanced soil quality through regular testing, targeted fertilization, and the addition of gypsum which allows water to seep more into the ground.
  • Implemented pest control strategies that minimized damage to crops without harming the environment or wildlife.
  • Drove tractors through orchards while spraying pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizer.
  • Helped with lawn care which included trimming hedges, spraying weeds, cutting grass, and fertilizing grass.
  • Safely operated various types of mowers, trimmers, and blowers to ensure optimal lawn care results.

Semi Truck Mechanic

Martin Ag Inc
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Job I had from end of senior year to beginning of being freshman in college.
  • Improved overall shop productivity by promptly completing assigned tasks according to established procedures.
  • Acquired knowledge of Peterbilt and Kenworth trucking systems including engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, and electrical components.
  • Learned how to perform routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, filter replacements, tire rotations, and fluid checks with precision and attention to detail.
  • Employed welding skills when necessary for repairs.
  • Ordered new parts for broken belts, hoses and filters, any parts needed I resupplied inventory.

Ranch Hand

West Lake Cattle Co.
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Job I had worked from the end of my junior year of high school to the beginning of my senior year of high school during the summer.
  • Assisted the growth of baby almond trees by spreading fertilizer to each tree.
  • Maintained road dust by driving a heavy equipment water truck throughout the entirety of the ranch.
  • Tagged livestock for proper identification and security when lost and stolen.
  • Helped laborers by loading and unloading heavy machinery and equipment.

Ranch Hand

Van Dyk Cattle
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Worked this job from the end of my sophomore year of high school into my junior year of high school during the summer.
  • Assisted in the development of new watering system that kept Holstein and Jersey calves hydrated throughout the hot summer.
  • This watering system was able to help give water to the calves quicker and at once rather than individually filling their troughs.
  • Learned how to work through 105 degree weather and push through until the job was finished.



Busser

Bravo Farms
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
  • Collected trash, wiped up spills, and cleaned floors.
  • Completed side work duties, including washing windows, cleaning bathrooms, and washing dishes.
  • Did whatever was asked of me to do.


Education

Associate of Business Administration - Buisness

Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Central Valley Christian Schools
Visalia, CA
05-2024

Skills

  • Mechanical maintenance
  • Hospitable
  • Consciences
  • Tenacious
  • Physical dexterity
  • Strong work ethic

Referalls

Gary Bosma.  559-805-5174

Kirk Bosma.  559-358-0488

Seth Martin.  760-391-7523  

Timeline

Assistant Ranch Manager

Bosma Milk Company
01.2025 - 08.2025

Semi Truck Mechanic

Martin Ag Inc
05.2024 - 08.2024

Ranch Hand

West Lake Cattle Co.
06.2023 - 07.2023

Ranch Hand

Van Dyk Cattle
06.2022 - 07.2022

Busser

Bravo Farms
06.2021 - 07.2021

Owner

Visalia Christmas Lights
11.2017 - Current

Associate of Business Administration - Buisness

Cuesta College

High School Diploma -

Central Valley Christian Schools

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