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Bobby Buntin

Summary

I am looking for a career opportunity that interests me at this stage in my working career. I have spent most of my working career as owner/operator of a wildlife services company where I specialized in wildlife management, wildlife consulting and outfitting hunts in both the United States as well as Africa. I am looking to join a ranch that will provide a challenging stable career opportunity. I want to work for your ranch! Get me an interview! I beleave I have the skills and motivation to fill this position and have a prosperous and rewarding career while providing a diverse and dedicated employee.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Utilities Mechanic Technician

University of Texas
04.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with parts department personnel to ensure timely delivery of necessary components for efficient completion of repairs.
  • Assisted management in maintaining inventory levels of commonly used parts, contributing to smooth daily operations in the workshop.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate repairs on a wide range of jobs.
  • Increased efficiency by proficiently managing multiple repair projects simultaneously, effectively prioritizing tasks based on urgency and complexity.
  • Reduced repair times by efficiently using specialized tools and equipment for each task, ensuring minimal downtime for customers.

Ranch Manager

Flint Creek Ranch
08.2020 - 04.2023
  • Served as both Ranch Manager and Wildlife Biologist
  • Managed the ranches deer breeding operation as well as the hunting and fishing
  • Experienced in employee management
  • Ranch had 2 ranch hands to assist in the day to day operations
  • Experience with most shop tools as well as heavy equipment
  • Equipment to include skidsteer, backhoe, bull dozer, track loader, dump truck, etc
  • Primary ranch duties were completion, monitoring and submission of required Texas Parks and Wildlife data relating to the deer breeding operation and the hunting
  • Monitor and maintain both the wildlife and range management

Wildlife Biologist

Self
05.1994 - 12.2019
  • Worked and outfitted on over 450,000 acres.
  • Species of interest included: Pronghorn Antelope, Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Quail, both bobwhite and blue quail, hogs and predators.
  • Managed both the hunting operations as well as the deer breeding operation
  • Guided hunts
  • Booked hunters, etc
  • Annual aerial surveys

Wildlife Biologist

Matador Ranch/Koch Industries
12.2008 - 03.2017
  • Served as Wildlife Biologist for several ranches across the state of Texas
  • Primary responsibilities were to provide range and wildlife management services for land owners
  • Provided services in both the deer breeding business and well as the hunting industry
  • Experienced in people and employee management through years of working with ranch owners as well as ranch employees to attain management goals
  • Had annual booth at the Texas Deer Association, West Texas Chapter SCI, and Texas Wildlife Association.

Director of Wildlife

Rocker B Ranch (Texas Scottish Rite Hospital)
08.1999 - 07.2004

As the director of wildlife I was in charge of booking all the hunts as well as the day to day ranch management tasks. The ranch was 176,000 acres. I conducted the annual aerial wildlife survey as well as booking all the hunts and providing guide services. In addition I assisted with the cattle operation year round. We would host in excess of 300 hunters per year. Species of interest included whitetail deer, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, quail (both bobwhite and blue quail, dove, hogs and predators. Annual booth at Dallas SCI.

Education

Master Of Science (M.S.) - Animal Science

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX
05.2004

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Wildlife and Fisheries Management

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
12.1994

Skills

  • People Skills/Management
  • International booking agent
  • Certified Wildlife Biologist
  • International outfitting services
  • Deer breeding programs
  • Heavy equipment operator
  • Harvest data recording/records
  • Cow calf operations
  • Horse training
  • Aerial wildlife surveys
  • Outfitting services
  • Hunting guide

Certification

I am a certified Wildlife Biologist

I have 35+ years of wildlife management and outfitting experience.


Timeline

Utilities Mechanic Technician

University of Texas
04.2023 - Current

Ranch Manager

Flint Creek Ranch
08.2020 - 04.2023

Wildlife Biologist

Matador Ranch/Koch Industries
12.2008 - 03.2017

Director of Wildlife

Rocker B Ranch (Texas Scottish Rite Hospital)
08.1999 - 07.2004

Wildlife Biologist

Self
05.1994 - 12.2019

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Wildlife and Fisheries Management

Texas Tech University

Master Of Science (M.S.) - Animal Science

Angelo State University
Bobby Buntin