Ben Sloane
Georgetown,TX
Summary
Dedicated Ranch Manager with a distinguished understanding of employee supervision and training. Adept at leading by example and streamlining processes for efficiency. Successful at monitoring ranch budgets and scheduling multiple events.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch Manager
Blind Turkey Ranch
10.2021 - Current
- Ground up ranch restoration, Built all interior and perimeter roads, Selective clearing to provide edge and native habitat, Set up blinds and feeders for maximum effectiveness, Added complete Water system for wildlife, Build guzzlers, Home improvements, roof repair, deck building, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, Camera surveys, and wholistic wildlife management plans, Prescribed burns
Operator, Foreman
Chasco Constructors
09.2017 - Current
- Foreman, Heavy Equipment Operator, Supervise other equipment operators and laborers, complete projects on time start to finish, install utilities
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine necessary project steps
- Planned and assigned work according to project needs and individual team member strengths
- Utilized Gps to complete jobs
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members
- Worked outside in all weather conditions
Hunting guide
Broken bow ranch
01.2010 - Current
- Guide and coordinate hunts, cook and clean, maintain ranch vehicles and equipment, entertain guests
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences
- Checked tour vehicles for cleanliness, safety and functionality
Assistant manager, wildlife and rangeland consultant
Hickory Pass Ranch
01.2006 - Current
- Oversee Recreational hunting operation, coordinate with US fish and wildlife on land easement for golden cheek warbler habitat, Prescribed burning, Fabricate deer blinds, feeders, cowbird traps, cattle pens, misc., road building and maintenance
Salesman
Coufal Prater John Deere
02.2016 - 09.2017
- Negotiate sales and service of small equipment including lawn mowers, small tractors, gators, and skid steers
- Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales
Welder fabricator
Astro mechanics
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Order materials, and maintained inventory
- Complete projects on schedule and on budget
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications
- Performed quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths, and painted finish discrepancies
- Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency
Jeep mechanic
Just Jeeps
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Engine building and swaps
- ,Electrical, and wiring
- Suspension repair
- Custom vehicle fabrication
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts
Hunting guide
Dawson whitetail ranch
10.2012 - 01.2014
- Guide and coordinate hunts
- Cook and clean
- Maintain ranch vehicles
- Entertain customers
- Guided groups of up to 15 people on hog hunts
Summertime ranch hand internship
Kent Creek Ranch
05.2011 - 08.2011
- Clearing brush
- Road maintenance
- Blind and feeder upkeep
- Maintaining exotic breeding pens
Education
Associates - Wildlife Management
Southwest Texas Junior College
Uvalde, TX05.2012
Skills
- Crop Cultivation
- Livestock Management
- Breeding
- Animal Health
- Inventory Control
- Business Management
- Scheduling
- Welding and fabrication
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- Electrical
- Mechanically inclined
- Heavy Equipment operation
Timeline
Ranch Manager
Blind Turkey Ranch
10.2021 - Current
Operator, Foreman
Chasco Constructors
09.2017 - Current
Salesman
Coufal Prater John Deere
02.2016 - 09.2017
Welder fabricator
Astro mechanics
08.2014 - 01.2016
Jeep mechanic
Just Jeeps
07.2013 - 07.2014
Hunting guide
Dawson whitetail ranch
10.2012 - 01.2014
Summertime ranch hand internship
Kent Creek Ranch
05.2011 - 08.2011
Hunting guide
Broken bow ranch
01.2010 - Current
Assistant manager, wildlife and rangeland consultant
Hickory Pass Ranch
01.2006 - Current
Associates - Wildlife Management
Southwest Texas Junior College
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