Brian Keene
Montrose,CO
Summary
Hardworking Farm Hand with experience operating wide range of agricultural equipment, including rotary tillers, tractors and plows. Talented at handling day-to-day operations for smooth farm operations. Excellent technical skills and hand-eye coordination. Regularly lifted 100 pounds. I ran escavator and tractor on daily basis. I was responsible for everything at the farm. From maintenance to small mechanic work to painting, clearing lands for new roads , digging ponds, and many other things.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch Manager
Flying Iron Ranch
07.2024 - Current
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Trained part-time help in livestock care and ranch operations.
- Enhanced animal welfare through proper nutrition, healthcare, and monitoring procedures.
- Maintained ranch records and documentation.
- Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.
- Completed structural inspections to determine maintenance requirements and organize repairs.
- Maintained comprehensive records of livestock health, breeding, and sales transactions for accurate reporting.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Collaborated with veterinarians to implement a preventative care program for all livestock on the ranch.
- Completed invoices for bills of lading, sales receipts and supplies.
- Helped deliver baby alpacas .
- Ran skid steer & tractor & back hoe.
- I do all mechanical repairs on equipment.
- Hire all new employees
- Responsible for keeping all feed and hay in stock.
Farm Worker
Gordon properties
09.2021 - 07.2024
- Watered and fertilized crops to promote growth for harvests.
- Handled planting, irrigation, fertilization and pest control.
- Cultivated soil to refine and prepare for planting.
- Cleaned and maintained animal pens by raking up manure and putting down fresh straw and hay.
- Refilled feed and water for livestock, adhering to feeding schedules.
- Identified pests, weeds and plants to select appropriate pesticides and fertilizers.
- Repaired buildings, fences and other pertinent structures to keep animals properly contained.
- Swept and blew aisle ways and used pressure washer to maintain and clean barn.
- Repaired boards, barbed wire and electrified fences to maintain safety and security
- Operated pallet jacks, forklifts and farm boats.
- Applied troubleshooting methods to repair malfunctioning equipment.
- Sprayed fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus and weed growth.
- Watered and fed livestock and cleaned pens and enclosures to maintain farm animal health.
- Attached plows, sprayers or harvesters to tractors with bolts or hand tools.
- Drove trucks and tractors to distribute feed to animals.
- Used oil cans, hand tools and grease guns to lubricate and make minor repairs to farming machinery.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
- Operated tractors and heavy equipment to meet agricultural site needs.
- Maintained grounds using lawnmower, tractors and other types of equipment.
- Operated rubber-wheeled tractor with cutting and plowing attachments to perform manual work tasks.
Farm Worker
Double D's farm
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Watered and fertilized crops to promote growth for harvests.
- Handled planting, irrigation, fertilization and pest control.
- Cultivated soil to refine and prepare for planting.
- Sprayed crops with pesticides to control insects and other pests.
- Cleaned and maintained animal pens by raking up manure and putting down fresh straw and hay.
- Refilled feed and water for livestock, adhering to feeding schedules.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Applied paint, stain and varnish to wood, metal, plastic and drywall both inside and outside of residential dwellings using sprayers, brushes and rollers.
- Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint exterior surfaces.
- Used sandpaper to scrape walls and other surfaces to remove old paint.
- Set up scaffolding and ladders to access elevated surfaces safely, following OSHA and company guidelines for proper equipment usage.
- Sanded, stripped, brushed and power washed surfaces to clean and smooth, ensuring adherence of paint and primer.
- Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops.
- Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
- Primed and sealed unfinished wood, plastic and metal surfaces to prepare for additional coats of paint and other finishing substances.
- Provided work order cost estimates based on anticipated type and quantity of materials needed and total project surface area.
- Cleaned and protected interior and exterior surfaces with oils and mildew remover.
- Selected premixed paints or mixed pigments and compounds to achieve correct color and consistency.
- Waterproofed surfaces using felt paper, asphalt paper, tar, caulk and other components.
Education
GED -
Evangel Christian Academy
Shreveport, LA08.2007
Skills
I can lift 250 pounds
Timeline
Ranch Manager
Flying Iron Ranch
07.2024 - Current
Farm Worker
Gordon properties
09.2021 - 07.2024
Farm Worker
Double D's farm
07.2019 - 09.2021
GED -
Evangel Christian Academy
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