Chance Gordon
Blanchard
Summary
Dynamic carpenter and farm manager with a proven track record of thriving in diverse environments. Expertise in team collaboration and a steadfast commitment to delivering high-quality results. Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage physically demanding tasks and heavy materials, ensuring project success and safety. Known for a proactive problem-solving approach that effectively addresses challenges across various situations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter
Mene Cabinets
Mustang, United States
10.2022 - Current
- Oversaw various carpentry projects, including residential renovations and custom builds, ensuring all work met high-quality standards and adhered to safety regulations.
- Completed home renovations on time, enhancing property value and increasing client satisfaction through attention to detail.
- Collaborated closely with contractors and clients to design unique cabinetry solutions.
- Trained and supervised a team of apprentices, helping them acquire essential skills and boosting overall team productivity through effective mentorship.
- Coordinated and completed material deliveries and on-site installations efficiently, ensuring projects remained on schedule while maintaining exceptional quality and customer satisfaction.
Farm Manager
Pine Ridge Farms
Yukon, United States
09.2016 - 10.2022
- Oversaw daily operations of the farm, ensuring that everything ran smoothly and efficiently, which kept the animals healthy and safe.
- Managed the watering and feeding schedules for horses, making sure they received the right nutrition, which contributed to their overall well-being.
- Developed and implemented a routine for turning out horses and grooming, helping to maintain their physical condition and readiness for work.
- Conducted ground training for horses, which improved their behavior and responsiveness, making them easier to handle.
- Maintained clean stalls and managed waste, including spreading manure, which promoted a healthier environment for the animals.
- Performed brush hogging, mowing, and weed eating to keep the farm grounds tidy, enhancing both aesthetics and usability of the land.
- Operated saws and sprayers for farm maintenance, ensuring that equipment was in good working order, which minimized downtime and improved productivity.
- Repaired and built fencing, creating secure enclosures for horses, which enhanced their safety and prevented escapes.
- Transported horses as needed, ensuring safe and efficient relocation for events or veterinary visits.
- Assisted the farrier and veterinarian during their visits, which helped provide the best care for the horses and ensured they remained in peak condition.
Stock Handler
Oklahoma National Stockyards
Oklahoma City, United States
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Managed the movement of cattle between locations, which ensured efficient transport and minimized stress for the animals, contributing to smoother operations throughout the stockyard.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with precision, helping maintain schedules and ensuring the safety of both cattle and personnel during the loading process.
- Coordinated the grouping of cattle to prevent straying and injuries, which enhanced animal welfare and significantly reduced loss.
Stock Handler
OKC West Stockyards
El Reno, United States
06.2014 - 09.2015
- Managed the movement of cattle between locations, which ensured efficient transport and minimized stress for the animals, contributing to smoother operations throughout the stockyard.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with precision, helping maintain schedules and ensuring the safety of both cattle and personnel during the loading process.
- Coordinated the grouping of cattle to prevent straying and injuries, which enhanced animal welfare and significantly reduced loss.
- Sorted and caught any cattle that got mixed up or jumped the fencing, ensuring they were safely returned to their designated areas.
- Provided feeding, watering, and general care for cattle, which directly supported their health and well-being and ultimately boosted the overall productivity of the stockyard.
- Maintained the stockyard facilities through general maintenance and repairs, while operating heavy machinery like dump trucks, skid steers, and telehandlers, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Worksite safety
- Farm operations
- Livestock management
- Managing operations
- Animal husbandry
- Measuring and cutting
- General laborer
- Heavy lifting
- Power tools proficiency
- Carpentry expertise
- Quality control
- Customer service
- Time management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
Vegetation Management, Hiking, Exploring With My Dogs and Kids, Researching
Timeline
Carpenter
Mene Cabinets
10.2022 - Current
Farm Manager
Pine Ridge Farms
09.2016 - 10.2022
Stock Handler
Oklahoma National Stockyards
09.2015 - 05.2017
Stock Handler
OKC West Stockyards
06.2014 - 09.2015
STRENGTHS
- Attention to Detail
- Project Management
- Client Relations
- Mentorship
- Motivated
- Flexible/Adaptable
- Friendly
- Analytical
- Collaborating Effectively