Cody Matthews
Missoula,MT
Summary
Self-motivated Ranch Hand with success in caring for an agricultural property. Competent in using problem-solving techniques while working with animals and maintaining the grounds. Quick-thinking in reporting property damage or serious concerns promptly to the supervisor before resolving the issue. Talented in prioritizing safety when operating heavy machinery and hand tools. I have several years of expertise in livestock care and property maintenance. Skilled in feeding, watering and providing daily care for animals. Proficient in performing routine livestock health maintenance tasks. Driven to protect animals through careful monitoring for illness and treating quickly. Skilled in keeping livestock on the property by carefully inspecting and maintaining fences. I’m Experienced in working weekends and evenings outdoors in snow, rain, humidity, and other inclement weather conditions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch Hand
Matthews farms
Aubrey, Texas
12.2008 - 11.2025
- Operated heavy machinery for land preparation and maintenance.
- Assisted with feeding and caring for livestock daily.
- Maintained farm tools and equipment in optimal condition.
- Collaborated with team members to complete fieldwork efficiently.
- Monitored crop growth and reported any issues to management.
- Implemented sustainable farming practices to improve soil health.
- Assisted in the harvesting of crops during peak seasons.
- Conducted routine inspections of fences and buildings for repairs.
- Operated tractors and farm equipment for various tasks.
- Repaired broken fencing or other structures on the property.
- Worked with owner to determine ranch needs.
- Assisted in the daily care of livestock, including feeding and watering animals.
- Transported feed, supplies, and livestock between locations as needed.
- Provided medical treatments to sick or injured animals.
- Performed general ranch maintenance such as cleaning stalls, barns, and other areas.
- Maintained equipment with preventive maintenance and repairs.
- Provided water, food, vaccinations, and healthcare for livestock.
- Assisted with branding activities during calving season.
- Harvested hay for use in winter months.
- This was my family’s operation which they shut down this year.
Ranch Hand
Cloud crest ranch
Center, Colorado
05.2019 - 08.2021
Moved cattle by atv.
Doctor and brand cattle
Set up tire tanks and build fence for both ranch and BLM
Haying and equipment work plus irrigation
Education
GED -
Heritage High
Frisco, TX08-2010
Skills
- Heavy machinery operation
- Livestock care
- Equipment maintenance
- Crop monitoring
- Land management
- Crop management
- Calving assistance
- Animal handling
- Herd health monitoring
- Fencing techniques
- Water resource management
- Vaccination protocols
- Livestock management
- Pasture management
- Irrigation systems
- Irrigation management
- Livestock operations
- Tractor driving
- Grounds maintenance
- Performing preventive maintenance
- Harvesting
- Cattle herding
- Basic welding
- Irrigation
- Hand tools
- Farm and ranch operations
- Operating heavy machinery
- Feeding animals
- Calving
- Haying
- Machinery repairs
I can rope and ride but it’s been awhile since I’ve rode Mostly moved cattle by atv
Timeline
Ranch Hand
Cloud crest ranch
05.2019 - 08.2021
Ranch Hand
Matthews farms
12.2008 - 11.2025
GED -
Heritage High