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
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
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
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
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