Cole Carver
Wray,GA
Summary
Dedicated farm and livestock hand with extensive experience at M & M Farms and Turner County Stockyard. Proven ability in animal care and farm equipment maintenance, enhancing productivity and operational efficiency. Dependable team player skilled in livestock handling and committed to maintaining high welfare standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Farm Hand
M & M Farms
Wray, GA
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted in planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops using sustainable agricultural practices.
- Coordinated with team members to streamline daily operations and improve workflow efficiency.
- Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
- Operated various farm machinery including tractors, plows, and balers for efficient land cultivation and crop production.
- Ensured proper animal care by administering medications, vaccinations, or treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Assisted in birth of livestock, enhancing farm's productivity and animal well-being with skilled support.
- Maintained farm machinery to ensure operational efficiency, preventing downtime during critical planting and harvesting periods.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
Livestock Hand
Turner County Stockyard
Ashburn, GA
01.2015 - 09.2022
- Managed daily feeding schedules for livestock, ensuring nutritional needs were met efficiently.
- Oversaw health checks and vaccinations, maintaining animal welfare standards and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated transport logistics for livestock, optimizing schedules to enhance operational efficiency.
- Trained new staff on best practices in animal handling and farm safety protocols.
- Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of [Type] stock, prioritizing health and wellness.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
Livestock Hand
South Central Livestock
Fitzgerald, GA
10.2015 - 08.2019
- Implemented record-keeping systems for inventory management, improving tracking accuracy of livestock transactions.
- Streamlined workflow processes to reduce downtime during busy market days, enhancing overall productivity.
- Collaborated with veterinarians to monitor herd health, facilitating timely interventions and treatments.
- Facilitated effective communication among team members regarding important updates about individual animals'' health statuses or other pertinent information.
- Implemented safety measures to protect both staff members and animals from harm during daily operations at the farm site.
- Provided hands-on training to new staff members on proper livestock handling techniques and care routines to maintain consistency in animal welfare practices.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Irwin Co. High School
Ocilla, Ga06-2019
Skills
- Heavy lifting
- Time management
- Dependable and hardworking
- Feeding livestock
- Livestock birthing and insemination
- Animal care
- Livestock handling
- Farm equipment maintenance
- Farm equipment and machinery
- Harvesting
- Fence construction
- Livestock care
Certification
- Artificial Insemination Certificate in 2022 from UGA, Dr. Pedro Fontes.
Timeline
Farm Hand
M & M Farms
10.2022 - Current
Livestock Hand
South Central Livestock
10.2015 - 08.2019
Livestock Hand
Turner County Stockyard
01.2015 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Irwin Co. High School