Chase Brochu
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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.
Skilled in managing and caring for a variety of farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals with hands-on experience in monitoring animal health, administering medication, and maintaining cleanliness of animal habitats. Possess strong organizational skills to efficiently manage daily tasks and schedules. Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team, ensuring optimal productivity and improved animal welfare standards. Successfully implemented practices that increased the overall well-being of animals under care, leading to healthier livestock and enhanced operational efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Farm Hand
Shady Lane
Red deer
01.2021 - Current
- Operated farm machinery for planting and harvesting crops.
- Maintained equipment and tools to ensure optimal performance.
- Assisted in livestock care, feeding, and health monitoring.
- Provided daily care for horses, including feeding, grooming, and health checks.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments for equines at the facility.
- Monitored horse behavior and reported any signs of distress or illness promptly.
- Coordinated with farriers for regular hoof care and maintenance schedules.
- Educated visitors on proper handling and care techniques for horses.
- Implemented feeding routines based on individual dietary needs of each horse.
- Assisted in training young horses to ensure proper handling and behavior standards.
- Exercised horses regularly by riding them or leading them on walks or jogs.
- Organized supplies needed for grooming tasks such as brushes, combs, clippers.
- Provided horses with daily feedings of hay, grain, supplements, and fresh water.
- Created an effective cleaning schedule for barns that adhered to health codes regulations.
- Familiarized new horses with their surroundings and environment through handling techniques.
- Provided emotional support to nervous or anxious animals during stressful situations.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment used around the barn such as saddles and bridles.
- Checked fences daily for any damage or breaks that may need repair.
- Mucked out stalls to remove waste and debris and keep conditions sanitary.
- Completed routine barn upkeep tasks such as stocking supplies.
Education
Parkland Composite High
Red Deer, AlbertaSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Livestock care
- Crop harvesting
- Machinery operation
- Animal behavior monitoring
- Stall management
- Effective communication
- Building and structural repair
- Troubleshooting skills
- Animal care
- Basic carpentry
- Barn maintenance
- Gardening and landscaping
- Safe equipment use
- Field drainage
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Equipment repair and maintenance
- Livestock birthing and insemination
- Heavy lifting
- Machinery upkeep
- Fence construction
Timeline
Farm Hand
Shady Lane
01.2021 - Current
Parkland Composite High