De-Wald Steyn
Atwood,KS
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.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch Hand
DDD Ranch
Atwood, KS
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the daily care of livestock, including feeding and watering animals.
- Maintained fences and gates to ensure safety of animals.
- Operated tractors and farm equipment for various tasks.
- Conducted regular inspections of buildings, vehicles, and grounds for needed repairs or maintenance.
- Transported feed, supplies, and livestock between locations as needed.
- Assisted with branding activities during calving season.
- Identified problems and took corrective action when necessary.
- Repaired broken fencing or other structures on the property.
- Monitored livestock health and informed ranch manager of issues.
Beekeeper & Farm Hand
Viljoen Honey Farm LLC
Dodge, ND
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Assessed bee health and monitored for signs of disease or parasites.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure hives were in good condition.
- Maintained records on hive populations, honey production, and other data.
- Harvested honey from hives and extracted it using specialized equipment.
- Managed apiary sites by mowing grass, removing weeds, and controlling pests.
- Monitored bee colonies for signs of swarming behavior and split them accordingly.
- Identified queen bees via marking techniques and replaced them when needed.
- Replaced old frames with fresh ones in order to stimulate honey production.
- Built woodenware such as frames and supers for use in beehives.
- Feeding daily animals, sheep, cattle,poultry.
Skilled Worker: AC Electromech
AC Electromech
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Mobile Fire Suppression System Technician, servicing, repair and commissioning
- Air-conditioning, installing, service, repair, fault finding
- Basic Electrical - geysers repair
- Lights plugs repair, electrical fault finding.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy machinery used in loading and unloading materials from trucks.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities including quantity produced, downtime, and equipment malfunctions.
Sales Executive: Nelspruit Multi-Franchise
Nelspruit Multi-Franchise
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Ensure monthly sales target for selling of new/used vehicles
- Expanding of client base by sourcing new clients
- Cold Calling, Prospecting, Canvasing.
Sales Executive: Malalane Ford
Malalane Ford
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Ensure monthly sales target for selling of new/used vehicles is met
- Expanding of client base by sourcing new clients
- Cold Calling, Prospecting, Canvasing.
Sales Executive: Mosselbaai Ford
Mosselbaai Ford
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Ensure monthly sales target for selling of new/used vehicles is met
- Expanding of client base by sourcing new clients
- Cold Calling, Prospecting, Canvasing.
Assistant Worker: C&M Algemene Dienste
C&M Algemene Dienste
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Preparing and securing equipment
- Maintaining clean and safe work areas
- Collaborating with teams of workers to complete each project.
- Conducted site visits to ensure safety compliance and quality standards.
- Performed demolition activities, such as removing walls or tearing out flooring.
- Inspected completed work to ensure it met all specifications.
- Scheduled inspections by local authorities when necessary.
Recreation Attendant: Banana Island Resort: Qatar
Banana Island Resort
03.2015 - 08.2015
- Ensured guests were entertained by teaching them to play golf, soccer, surfing etc
- Maintained cleanliness of recreation areas including restrooms, changing rooms, and pool decks.
- Reported any incidents or accidents that occurred while on duty.
- Assisted with set up and take down of recreational equipment.
- Provided instruction to guests on the use of recreational facilities.
Hunting Guide Apprentice
Safari Njema
01.2005 - 03.2015
- Ensure everything is ready before the hunt every morning. (truck loaded -food,rifles,sticks,hunting dog.)
- Help with tracking of wounded animals.
- Skinning of animals(flat skin,shoulder mount,cape,ect)
- Daily inspect fences on the farm due to high poaching risk and repair when necessary.
- Ensuring the feeding blocks is put out for the animals.
- Maintenance on vehicle's and farm equipment.
- Ensure clients are always happy before going to rest.
- Managing the employees on the farm and ensuring they perform their daily functions such as repairing fences, feeding animals, removing snares and general maintenance of the farm.
Ride Operator and Electrician: North American Midway Entertainment Company
North American Midway Entertainment Company
03.2014 - 11.2014
- Ride Operator: Assembling, Maintenance and Operation of mechanical rides
- Electrician: Responsible to ensure the whole carnival was linked with electricity
- Assembling and Dissembling of all electrical cabling and apparatus for Carnival
- Ticket sales/Food and Beverage assistance: During periods when it was not busy, I helped out in these areas
- High client focus area
- TLB/Forklift and Truck Driver: Assisted as driver on the road between towns and also with TLB and Forklift when needed.
Ramp Controller: Airlink - Nelspruit : KMI Airport
Airlink
01.2011 - 03.2014
- Assists by meeting the incoming aircraft
- Responsible for passengers safety on apron (escorting passengers to the aircraft)
- Ensure that the safety of the aircraft on the ground loading of luggage and cargo and to make sure the Captain has his passenger figures; Acts as liaison between crew and other services such as fuel and catering; Ensure that aircraft marshaller, passenger bus, catering company, aircraft cleaners, aircraft loading staff and refuelers are positioned at the parking bay for aircraft arrivals/departures
- Confirm that all Airlink ramp support equipment is positioned at the relevant aircraft parking bay in anticipation of a flight arrival/departures; i.e
- Skycheck baggage trolley, aircraft chocks and hold baggage loading stairs
- Ensure that all safety aspects with respect to personnel and ground support equipment are adhered to within the aircraft maneuvering area
- Monitor the offloading/loading of all baggage, firstly Skycheck hand baggage en then hold luggage
- Offer assistance in the handling of passengers who may require it
- Ensure effective communication and close cooperation between Flight Operations/Dispatch and Airlink Maintenance Organization
- Overseeing of the flights in accordance with the flight handling roster as scheduled
- Choking aircrafts upon arrivals and removing of chokes on departure of aircraft
- Responsible for ground-to-flight communication
- Assistance with the fuelling process if required
- Ensure checklist for arriving and departing aircraft are completed and then filed accordingly, including recording of delayed flights
- Ensuring safety of Airlink passengers, personnel and equipment by complying with Dangerous Goods Regulations and the Airlink Ramp Procedures Manual.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Hoerskool Nelspruit
South AfricaSkills
- Caring for Livestock
- Branding
- Machinery Upkeep
- Performing Preventive Maintenance
- Safety Techniques
- Teamwork
- Fence Building
- Pasture Management
- Guest Services
- Team Player
- Equipment Repair
- Firearm Safety
- Travel Route Planning
- Sales and Merchandising
- Emergency Response
- Equipment Planning
- Marketing
Profile
I am a diligent and hard worker who is very dedicated. I strive to do a task to the best of my ability and set high standards for myself. I am an excellent team player but can also work independently. I often try new challenges and get along well with people, due to my spontaneous personality. I embrace change well and work in an orderly and structured manner.
Skills And Competencies
- Excellent people skills
- Self-motivated
- Very good communication skills
- Ability to learn quickly
- Good presentation skills
- Good hosting skills
- Good writing skills
- Great team player but can also work alone
- Great understanding of cultural diversity
- Creative
- Innovative skills
- Flexibility
- Job Motivation
- Good problem-solving skills
- Good organizing skills
- High levels of perseverance
- Good marketing skills
References
- Mr. Jacques Oosthuizen, 0722128243, AC Electromech.
- Mr. George Markram, 0790995746, Motus.
- Mrs. Antoinette Hennop, 0827871052, Malalane Ford.
- Mr. Dawid Steenkamp, 0823323975, Mosselbaai Ford
- Mr. Oubaas J.V.Vuuren, 0824995175, C&M Algemene Dienste..
- Mr. Daryn Love, 0722411144, Anatara Resort.
- Mr. Ettienne Rieder, +163 081 66325, North American Midway Entertainment Company.
- Mrs. June Johns, 0835566436, Airlink: Nelspruit.
- Mrs. Van der Merwe - Head Master, 0116720546, Roodepark High School.
- Mr. Piet Steyn, 0824119889, Safari Njema.
- Rhyno Viljoen - (701) 880-2883 Viljoen Honey Farm LLC.
Driving License
4095000086SG, 05/08/15, 09/14/20, 08, None
Personal Information
- Number of Children: Yes 2 Boys
- Date of Birth: 08/01/92
- Marital Status: Married
Hobbies and Interests
Golf, Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Metal Detecting
Languages
English
Professional
Afrikaans
Professional
Timeline
Ranch Hand
DDD Ranch
11.2023 - Current
Beekeeper & Farm Hand
Viljoen Honey Farm LLC
06.2022 - 11.2023
Skilled Worker: AC Electromech
AC Electromech
09.2020 - 04.2022
Sales Executive: Nelspruit Multi-Franchise
Nelspruit Multi-Franchise
01.2020 - 05.2020
Sales Executive: Malalane Ford
Malalane Ford
07.2019 - 11.2019
Sales Executive: Mosselbaai Ford
Mosselbaai Ford
09.2018 - 02.2019
Assistant Worker: C&M Algemene Dienste
C&M Algemene Dienste
08.2015 - 12.2015
Recreation Attendant: Banana Island Resort: Qatar
Banana Island Resort
03.2015 - 08.2015
Ride Operator and Electrician: North American Midway Entertainment Company
North American Midway Entertainment Company
03.2014 - 11.2014
Ramp Controller: Airlink - Nelspruit : KMI Airport
Airlink
01.2011 - 03.2014
Hunting Guide Apprentice
Safari Njema
01.2005 - 03.2015
Some College (No Degree) -
Hoerskool Nelspruit
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