Chet Gillespie
Toulon
Summary
I grew up on a farm and have been involved in agriculture my whole life. It's in my blood! Throughout my experience I've gained a very wide variety of skills necessary to be successful in this industry. In addition to working on my family farm I have worked for a number of other farmers and cattle producers to broaden my perspective on the Ag industry. As an employee I can guarantee an experienced, reliable, hard worker with a positive, ready-to-learn attitude every day. I firmly believe that no matter what job awaits me, I can play a vital role in the success of any team I am apart of!
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Hand
Cox Bros. Farms
01.2025 - Current
- Operated various types farm machinery throughout the different growing seasons
- Assisted in daily livestock care including, feeding, nurturing, and ensuring the health and safety of all animals.
- Preformed routine equipment maintenance such as greasing, changing oil, visual inspections, washing/cleaning, and paint care.
- Worked closely with other employees to proficiently complete tasks.
Lawn Maintenance/General Landscaper
Lakeview Lawn Care
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Assisted in the scouting, planning, and designing of landscaping projects for residential and rural projects.
- Enhanced Yard appeal through various ways such as mowing, trimming, edging, and dethatching.
- Constructed functional outdoor spaces such as patios, walkways, and retaining walls using a variety of materials.
- Assisted in planting and nurturing various plants to enhance aesthetic appeal of properties.
- Performed landscape maintenance tasks, including mulching, Pruning, spring and fall cleanups, bed maintenance, and various other tasks.
- Worked in very close proximity to other employees boosting my teamwork skills.
Farm Hand
Gillespie Farms
- Family farm
- Grew up here and acquired my love for the agricultural industry through our diversified operation.
- Row crop, cow/calf herd, feed to finish cattle operation, hay production, and showing and selling high quality show cattle were often tasks I participated in.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Ag Business / Ag Production
Black Hawk College East
Galva, IL01-2027
High School Diploma -
Stark County High School
Toulon, IL05-2025
Skills
- Versatile
- Dependable and hardworking
- Problem-solver
- Machinery operation
- Animal care
- Team collaboration
- landscaping
Timeline
Farm Hand
Cox Bros. Farms
01.2025 - Current
Lawn Maintenance/General Landscaper
Lakeview Lawn Care
06.2024 - 08.2025
Farm Hand
Gillespie Farms
Associate of Applied Science - Ag Business / Ag Production
Black Hawk College East
High School Diploma -
Stark County High School