Francisco Velasco
Lompoc,CA
Summary
Seasoned Ranch Manager with a proven track record at Kiani Preserve Ranch, showcasing expertise in animal health and exceptional team oversight. Skilled in managing over 200 head of cattle and coordinating with multiple contractors, ensuring top-tier property maintenance and operational efficiency. Demonstrates strong communication and safety practices, contributing to a well-maintained 8,000-acre estate.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch Manager
Kiani Preserve Ranch
08.2016 - Current
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Examined animals(cattle, dogs, sheep, cats, horse, goats, chickens) for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Trained part-time help in livestock care and ranch operations.
- Overseeing ranch operations and projects according to schedule and plan lay outs.
- Efficient in farming practices and equipment operations.
- Knowledgeable in irrigation repairs, scheduling and management.
- Experienced in ground's keeping, plant health and overall aesthetics of top tier landscaping.
- Overseeing and caring for an 8,000 acres private estate. Main Responsibilities; managing& caring for 200+ herd of cattle, working with 10+ different contractors simultaneously, managing a complex water system through SCADA system, hiring, developing safety protocols and safety meetings, heavy equipment operations, developing weekly/monthly work schedules, property inspections & maintenance to ensure compliance & top tier of care and cleanliness. Great communication skills between owner, employee and contractor.
- Comfortable working with horses and bred mares.
- Pruning and cutting down live oaks, white oaks for fire wood sales.
- Basic knowledge in welding.
- Road construction and maintenance.
Education
Heavy Equipment Operations - Heavy Equipment Operations
West Coast Training
Woodland, WA11.2018
Associate Of General Studies - Automotive Engineering
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA07.2016
GED - General Studies
Lompoc Senior High School
Lompoc, CA06.2015
Skills
- Animal Health
- Customer Service
- Physical Strength
- Safety practices
- Team Oversight
Accomplishments
Worked along United States Secret Service to coordinate and provide intelligence details for the arrival of the 47th President of the United States of America. Joseph R. Biden.
Timeline
Ranch Manager
Kiani Preserve Ranch
08.2016 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operations - Heavy Equipment Operations
West Coast Training
Associate Of General Studies - Automotive Engineering
Allan Hancock College
GED - General Studies
Lompoc Senior High School
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