Brayden Fugate
Burkburnett,TX
Summary
Dynamic and skilled professional with extensive experience at Fugate Ranch, excelling in livestock management and equipment repair. Proven ability in welding and fabrication, coupled with strong patience and persistence. Successfully enhanced cattle production through strategic breeding programs while ensuring the health and safety of over 350 animals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ranch Hand
Fugate Ranch
Burkburnett, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Mended fences in disrepair to prevent livestock from wandering off and to keep predators out.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
- Repaired equipment and animal living spaces.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Cleared brush and maintained trails to keep ranch safe and accessible for animals and people.
- Moved livestock by herding animals to different ranch locations to avoid pasture damage.
- Branded and tagged livestock for proper identification and security when lost and stolen.
- Ensured healthy livestock through regular monitoring, vaccination, and treatment of illnesses.
- Enhanced ranch safety by conducting regular equipment maintenance checks and repairs.
- Provided comprehensive care for horses including grooming, feeding, exercising, and medical attention as needed.
- Cared for about 350 different animals by feeding, watering, vaccinating and assisting with birthing.
- Assisted laborers by loading and unloading heavy machinery and equipment.
- Worked with ranch hands to clean stables and riding areas.
- Assisted in the safe birth of livestock by monitoring pregnant animals closely and acting as a birthing assistant when necessary.
- Built strong relationships with local veterinarians to ensure timely access to professional advice on animal health issues.
- Increased cattle production with strategic breeding programs and effective herd management practices.
Horse Trainer
Rhonda
Vernon, TX
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Promoted a safe and comfortable environment for horses, ensuring proper care and attention to their physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
- Prepared horses for specific competitions or tasks.
- Assisted owners in addressing specific behavioral issues through different training techniques, fostering better communication between horse and rider.
- Fit gear for horses and riders.
- Provided treatment for minor horse injuries.
- Established a professional reputation as a reliable, skilled horse trainer capable of producing consistent results while prioritizing the safety and well-being of each equine athlete under their care.
- Rode horses to meet required pace or timed work and executed drilling to develop skills and compliance of individual animals.
Welder
Self Employed
Burkburnett, Iowa Park, And Vernon, TX
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated most shop parts directly from blueprints and some from measurements in the field.
- Operated power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Increased production efficiency with time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Completed welding projects using gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
- Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Vernon College
Vernon, TX05-2026
High School Diploma -
Burkburnett High School
Burkburnett, TX05-2024
Skills
- Physical strength
- Equipment Repair
- Horseback riding
- Feeding animals
- Groundwork training
- Patience and persistence
- Horse handling techniques
- Western-style riding
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
Certification
Code: AWS D1.1 and AWS D9.1
Processes: SMAW E7018, SMAW E6010, FCAW E71T-1
Positions: 1F, 2F, 3F, 4F, 1G, 2G, 3G
Timeline
Horse Trainer
Rhonda
08.2024 - 05.2025
Ranch Hand
Fugate Ranch
01.2022 - Current
Welder
Self Employed
08.2021 - 05.2025
No Degree - General Studies
Vernon College
High School Diploma -
Burkburnett High School