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Connor Ratcliff

Livingston

Summary

Dedicated ranch hand with proven expertise at Griffin Ranch, excelling in equipment repair and livestock care. Recognized for leadership in FFA and 4-H, demonstrating strong teamwork and self-motivation. Achieved multiple awards in livestock shows, showcasing commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in agricultural practices. Student Athlete dedicated to pursuing goals, promoting team player mentality and performing well under pressure.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ranch Hand

Volony Griffin, Griffin Electric
05.2024 - Current
  • Mended fences in disrepair to prevent livestock from wandering off and to keep predators out.
  • Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
  • Repaired equipment and animal living spaces.
  • Cleared brush and maintained trails to keep ranch safe and accessible for animals and people.
  • Operated heavy machinery safely while following all applicable guidelines for proper use and maintenance.
  • Administered feed supplements to cows and other livestock.
  • Operated various farm machinery including tractors, plows, and balers for efficient land cultivation and crop production.
  • Supported successful harvests through diligent planting, weeding, and pruning efforts.
  • Improved lawn health by performing regular mowing, trimming, and edging tasks.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage/ production areas.
  • Followed orders closely to help prepare for jobs, ready sites, complete assignments and clean up work areas at completion.
  • Identified and fixed issues during phases of production.

Active Participant

FFA Organization
08.2022 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Advised other members and demonstrated techniques in feeding and health maintenance of livestock projects and financial planning.
  • Enhanced communication skills by collaborating with fellow FFA officers and advisors while serving as 2nd Vice President and Sentinel.
  • Projects include market and breeding sheep, market goat, and agriculture mechanics.
  • Participant in multiple jackpot shows, Texas State Fair, San Antonio Livestock Show and Trinity Neches Livestock Show. Placed 3rd place Market Goat in 2023, Reserve Champion market Lamb 2024, and Grand Champion market Lamb 2025
  • Participant in the annual Barbecue Cookoff where team placed Grand Champion in 2023, and Reserve Champion in 2022.
  • Recognized for Star Greenhand, Market Lamb Proficiency, and Lamb Production Award

Varsity Athlete

Big Sandy ISD
08.2022 - Current
  • Balanced academic commitments with athletic pursuits, maintaining a high GPA while excelling in sports activities.
  • Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice, and going to classes.
  • Maintained excellent physical conditioning through disciplined adherence to nutrition, exercise, and recovery plans.
  • Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time.

Active Participant

4-H Youth Development Organization
08.2016 - Current
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
  • Active member of Big Sandy 4-H group holding various offices including President, Vice President, Secretary and Reporter.
  • Projects in 4-H have included market goat, market lamb, horse, leadership and food and nutrition.
  • Mentor other members with their lamb and goat projects by teaching how to provide good care, housing, show preparation, showmanship skill and preventative treatments.
  • Recognized for participating at county, district and state levels. Received the Gold Star Award in 2024.

Education

High School Student - Agricultural Engineering

Big Sandy ISD, Livingston, TX, US
Livingston, TX
05-2026

Skills

  • Equipment Repair
  • Physical strength
  • Feeding Livestock
  • Team collaboration
  • Basic welding
  • Farm and ranch operations
  • Machinery upkeep
  • Tractor driving
  • Hand tools
  • Livestock care
  • Livestock operations
  • Equipment maintenance and repair
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Honest and Dependable
  • Multitasking
  • Team Leadership
  • Goal Driven
  • Self Motivation
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Basic Livestock First Aid

Certification

  • Certified Welder - 4/23/24
  • Basic Safety training at San Jacinto College - 5/19/25-5/23/25
  • Entry level license application submitted to US Coast Guard- Pending


Timeline

Ranch Hand

Volony Griffin, Griffin Electric
05.2024 - Current

Active Participant

FFA Organization
08.2022 - Current

Varsity Athlete

Big Sandy ISD
08.2022 - Current

Active Participant

4-H Youth Development Organization
08.2016 - Current

High School Student - Agricultural Engineering

Big Sandy ISD, Livingston, TX, US

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