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Cameron Ohlin
Windsor,CO
Summary
Versatile Equine Breeding Technician at Vista Equine Colorado, LLC, adept in equine care and breeding processes. Demonstrated reliability and high emotional intelligence while assisting veterinarians, team members and mentoring interns. Consistently capable of performing in high stress/stakes situations and physically demanding duties. Proven ability to operate farm equipment and maintain facilities, contributing to successful breeding cycles and procedures, fostering a safe, streamlined, productive environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Equine Breeding Technician
Vista Equine Colorado, LLC
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Mare, foal, and stud colt handling
- Skillfully and safely driving and dumping manure truck and gooseneck dump trailer at local dairy
- Driving and operating farm equipment, i.e. skid steer loader, tractor, gator
- Assisting veterinarians with foal-outs, administering shots, medications, and treatments, and handling sedated and uncooperative mares
- Routine maintenance, repairing and upkeeping facilities and equipment
- Sorting and transferring recipient mares to/from barns and pens
- Intern training and mentorship
- Loading and unloading horses onto trailers
- Assisting in breeding processes for successful embryo flushes /transfers, daily ultrasounds, and check-ups
- Learning and adhering to safety protocols for handling biological materials
- Assisting with feedings and individual grain schedules
- Observing and diagnosing equine behavior
- Engaging in foal and colt training and starting
- Prepping yearlings to be sold
Intern
Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Assisted in developing community outreach programs to raise awareness about suicide prevention resources
- Enhanced community and participant engagement and effectiveness
- Collaborated with local organizations to host events focused on suicide prevention education
- Supported data collection efforts for program assessments, ensuring accurate reporting of outcomes
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments
- Tended tables and booths at community events
- Accompanied mentors in schools for classroom discussions and exercises
- Participated in team meetings
Ranch Hand
Missing Creek Ranch Cutting Horses
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Maintained clean and safe barn and ranch environment
- Practiced self-sufficiency and motivation
- Operated various farm equipment for tasks such as fencing, transportation of supplies, and maintenance
- Assisted with cattle branding
- Collected and transported hay bales
- Herded cattle
- Landscaped
Education
High School Diploma -
Compass Community Collaborative School
Fort Collins, CO05-2023
Skills
- Farm equipment operation
- Truck and trailer driving and operation
- Quick and eager learner
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Horse care and handling
- Dog care and walking
- Ranch management
- High emotional intelligence
- Ability to work in high stress situations and environments
- High physical capabilities
- Equine breeding and veterinary assistance
- Team collaboration
- Facility maintenance
- Mentorship participation
- Equine and canine training
- Community outreach involvement
- Communication and interpersonal skills
Interests
Timeline
Equine Breeding Technician
Vista Equine Colorado, LLC
01.2024 - 12.2025
Intern
Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County
01.2023 - 04.2023
Ranch Hand
Missing Creek Ranch Cutting Horses
08.2022 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Compass Community Collaborative School