Dakota Havig
Mason City
Summary
Energetic and reliable with passion for working outdoors and strong sense of responsibility. Well-versed in livestock care and maintenance, including feeding and basic veterinary care. Also have a lot of experience operating heavy machinery and servicing them. 2Committed to maintaining safe and productive environment to support overall success of CPKC.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch Hand
Flyin H
06.2023 - 03.2025
- Mended fences in disrepair to prevent livestock from wandering off and to keep predators out.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
- Repaired equipment and animal living spaces.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Cleared brush and maintained trails to keep ranch safe and accessible for animals and people.
- Moved livestock by herding animals to different ranch locations to avoid pasture damage.
- Kept grounds clean and orderly by monitoring and repairing fences, shoveling snow and removing debris.
- Branded and tagged livestock for proper identification and security when lost and stolen.
- Ensured healthy livestock through regular monitoring, vaccination, and treatment of illnesses.
- Enhanced ranch safety by conducting regular equipment maintenance checks and repairs.
- Provided comprehensive care for horses including grooming, feeding, exercising, and medical attention as needed.
- Cared for about [Number] animals by feeding, watering, vaccinating and assisting with birthing.
- Assisted laborers by loading and unloading heavy machinery and equipment.
- Reported any property damage or concerns to supervisors and completed requested services to resolve.
- Worked with ranch hands to clean stables and riding areas.
- Improved ranch efficiency by implementing modern agricultural practices and techniques.
- Aided in maintaining a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication channels among team members at all hierarchical levels.
- Maintained safety when using equipment and tools by following established precautions.
Team Member
Sukups
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mason City High School
Mason City, IA07-2023
Skills
- Equipment Repair
- Physical strength
- Horseback riding
- Feeding animals
- Team player
- Teamwork
- Farm and ranch operations
- Cattle corralling
- Machinery upkeep
- Tractor driving
- Hand tools
- Animal care
- Livestock care
- Operating heavy machinery
- Groundwork
- Harvesting
- Machinery repairs
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Leadership qualities
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Ranch Hand
Flyin H
06.2023 - 03.2025
Team Member
Sukups
11.2022 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Mason City High School