Ben Taylor
Ashland,Missouri
Summary
Dedicated individual with experience assisting farmers with daily tasks. Looking to seek out any area that can have benefit added to. Business thinking mindset. Highly skilled at all daily farm operations. Hardworking individual with experience operating wide range of agricultural equipment, including large/small agriculture equipment, tractors, combines, tillage equipment etc. Talented at handling day-to-day operations for smooth farm operations. Excellent technical skills and hand-eye coordination. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Profecient at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Treats all operations, equipment and employees as own.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Manager
J Taylor Farms LLC
Ashland, MO
01.2015 - Current
- Developed and implemented a crop rotation plan to optimize soil fertility and yield.
- Coordinated the maintenance of farm equipment, machinery, buildings, fences, and other infrastructure.
- Organized the purchase of supplies such as fertilizer, seed, feed, and other necessary items.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine when to irrigate crops or apply pesticides.
- Supervised planting, cultivating, harvesting, storage, and marketing activities for all crops.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations regarding food safety standards.
- Collaborated with local agricultural organizations to stay informed on best practices in farming techniques.
- Analyzed data from previous growing seasons in order to identify areas for improvement in current season's operations.
- Inspected fields regularly to ensure proper fertilization levels are maintained.
- Provided guidance to staff members on how best to handle difficult tasks or situations encountered during their daily duties.
- Developed long-term strategies for increasing efficiency while reducing overhead costs associated with running the farm business.
- Delegated tasks to seasonal workers and supervised completion of duties and responsibilities.
- Set long and short-term targets and goals to drive breeding and farrowing success.
Farm Laborer
Frank Farms
Manhattan, KS
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted in planting, cultivating, and irrigating crops.
- Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, plows, harvesters and other tools.
- Monitored soil conditions and applied fertilizers or pesticides as needed.
- Repaired fences, gates, buildings, and other structures on the property.
- Tended livestock by providing food and water, cleaning pens, monitoring health status.
- Cleaned barns, stalls and outbuildings of debris and manure.
- Checked animal enclosures for signs of illness or injury to animals.
- Maintained and repaired farming equipment to provide consistent usability, prime operational condition and alleviate downtime.
- Cleaned out fence lines and repaired barbed wire, electric and board fencing.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Richardson Excavating LLC
Columbia, MO
01.2021 - Current
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
Commercial Grounds Mainenence
Salter Lawn Service
Columbia, MO
01.2020 - Current
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
Education
Agricultural Technology Management - Farm Operations And Business Relations
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05-2027
Skills
- Planting
- Farm Equipment And Machinery
- Agricultural Equipment Operation
- Crop Irrigation
- Farm Equipment Repair
- Crop Inspection
- Building And Structural Repair
- Livestock Care
- Crop Planting And Fertilization
- Soil Preparation
- Tractor And Implement Operation
- Soil Testing
- Fertilizer Application
- Livestock Feeding And Watering
- Farm Equipment Operation
- Equipment Maintenance And Repair
- Operational Improvement
- Harvesting
- Farm Operations
- Flexible And Adaptable
- Construction Support
- Harvesting Knowledge
- Task Prioritization
- Punctual And Dependable
- Physically Fit
- Background In Agricultural
- Profit Growth
- Physical Stamina
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Team Collaboration
Affiliations
- FFA
- National Honors Society (NHS)
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
- Agriculture Technology Club at Kansas State University
Accomplishments
- State winner in crop production proficiency award in FFA
- State qualifier in Soils team in FFA
- National Honors Society (NHS)
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
- Member of Agriculture Technology Club at Kansas State
Timeline
Farm Laborer
Frank Farms
09.2023 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Richardson Excavating LLC
01.2021 - Current
Commercial Grounds Mainenence
Salter Lawn Service
01.2020 - Current
Farm Manager
J Taylor Farms LLC
01.2015 - Current
Agricultural Technology Management - Farm Operations And Business Relations
Kansas State University
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