Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
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Brett O'Kane

Steuben,WI

Summary

Well-versed in all facets of farm operations, with practical experience in animal care, planting, harvesting and machinery maintenance. Strengths include problem-solving skills, physical stamina for labor-intensive tasks and adaptability to changing weather conditions. Made significant contributions to previous workplaces by improving efficiency and reducing waste through effective management of resources.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Farm Hand

John Wagner
Eastman , WI
09.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in the preparation of soil for planting by tilling and plowing fields.
  • Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
  • Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
  • Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
  • Organized storage areas for harvested crops.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
  • Assisted in branding cattle or tagging sheep and goats for identification purposes.

Ranch Hand

Fulton Ranch
Miller , SD
07.2023 - 08.2024
  • Maintained fences and gates to ensure safety of animals.
  • Operated tractors and farm equipment for various tasks.
  • Harvested hay for use in winter months.
  • Transported feed, supplies, and livestock between locations as needed.
  • Assisted with branding activities during calving season.
  • Repaired broken fencing or other structures on the property.
  • Supervised seasonal workers performing various duties on the ranch.
  • Cleaned out tanks used for storing water or fuel on the property.
  • Prepared horses for travel.
  • Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks or other enclosures.

Dairy Farm Hand

Tim Rooney
Steuben, WI
03.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted with milking cows, including checking and maintaining milking equipment.
  • Performed daily tasks such as feeding, watering, and cleaning the dairy barns and stalls.
  • Monitored herd health by observing cows for signs of illness or injury.
  • Operated farm machinery such as tractors, hay balers, manure spreaders.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on farm equipment and facilities.
  • Transported livestock between farms using appropriate vehicles and trailers.
  • Mustered and drove livestock to milking sheds.
  • Shifted animals between grazing areas to foster sufficient access to food.

Education

Seneca High School
Seneca, WI
05-2024

Skills

  • Equipment Repair and Maintenance
  • Feed Distribution
  • Safe equipment use
  • Heavy Machinery Operation
  • Livestock care
  • Farm Management
  • Crop Management
  • Crop Harvesting
  • Soil preparation

Affiliations

FFA Dairy judging

Youth Apprenticeship Program

Accomplishments

  • Traveled to the UK for Dairy Judging after placing 2nd at World Dairy Expo.
  • Honor Roll all four years

References

Tim Rooney - Dairy Farmer 

Steuben, WI 

1-608-306-6126

John Wagner- Cattle Farmer

Eastman, WI

1-608-444-7143

Caleb Yost- Fulton Ranch Manager 

Miller, SD

1-605-222-8929

Brigid Loeffelholz- Seneca High School AG Teacher

Stizer, WI

1-262-627-0958

Timeline

Ranch Hand

Fulton Ranch
07.2023 - 08.2024

Farm Hand

John Wagner
09.2022 - Current

Dairy Farm Hand

Tim Rooney
03.2022 - 08.2022

Seneca High School
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