Garrett Watson
Canton,Texas
Summary
Dedicated professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. Adept at building relationships and being a team player.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder and Operator
Watson Ag Enterprises, LLC
11.2018 - Current
- Plan and fabricate a variety of projects (loafing sheds, pipe and wood fencing, truck beds and bumpers etc.)
- Operate skid steer for various jobs (Land clearing, Culvert pipe installations, dirt work, etc)
- Perform sales calls and customer service to a variety of clientele.
- Evaluate suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Improve operational efficiencies to reduce costs and improve productivity.
- Manage financial operations and investments to maximize profits and minimize costs.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
Equipment Operator/Ranch Hand
Iron River Ranch (Surls Cattle Company)
02.2023 - Current
- Operate large construction equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, off-road dump trucks, and large tractors with belly pans for dirt working projects, tree removals and new construction projects
- Operate GPS guided tractors for various farm operations (baling, tilling, mowing, spraying)
- Build, install and perform repairs and preventive maintenance on fences, gates and facilities.
- Haul large farm and construction equipment to various jobsites for using semi-trucks and lowboy equipment trailers
- Perform routine maintenance on tractors and other farm and ranch related equipment.
Operations Manager
Frontier Dairy
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Oversee the operation of manure, rolling stock, construction and repair projects, animal nutrition and feed for Frontier Dairy, Hermana Dairy, and a dairy heifer development yard.
- Actively help make critical decisions related to genetics, nutrition, silages and upcoming projects to ensure a quality future for the company.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Created multiple spreadsheets to Increase profit and streamline operations.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Designed a comprehensive manure management program to meet EPA compliance for 3 separate dairy operations.
- Managed the purchasing, maintenance and disposal of all agricultural and construction equipment.
- Designed and managed the construction of an addition to existing commodity barn.
- Managed construction of calf hutches.
- Designed cattle handling facility to increase efficiency in moving livestock.
- Managed 15-20 million dollar monthly feed inventory over three locations.
- Consulted with animal nutritionists to analyze and adjust feed rations for over 20,000 head of cattle.
- Managed a crew of 8 South African employees (silage harvest, manure management program, transportation of dairy cattle and equipment and any other dairy operations).
Irrigation Specialist
Farmers Implement and Irrigation
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Performed professional Installations of new Valley Irrigation systems
- Worked with the design team for new customer installations and repairs with center pivots, wells, booster stations, pipelines, and variable frequency drives to reach high level of customer satisfaction
- Actively executed various welds and fabricated diverse parts in the field for maximum efficiency
- Oversaw job sites to accomplish maximum productivity
- Offered qualified service to customers with all types of irrigation systems
- Successfully completed Valley Service School training.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Prepared budgets and estimated costs for potential work on piping systems.
- Kept detailed job records using company software to maintain up-to-date inventory
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Completed training on, and worked with high voltage electrical systems
Field Service Technician
Allflex USA
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Installed and maintained radio frequency panel readers for livestock identification systems throughout North America
- Networked with international clients and coworkers to help troubleshoot systems (Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, and Canada)
- Designed facilities to promote maximum animal flow and efficiency
- Handled customer service calls to troubleshoot software and equipment
- Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests for timely on-call support.
- Attended workshops and team meetings to maximize technical knowledge.
- Networked with various producers ranging world-wide.
Maintenance Assistant
ASCO Equipment
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Operated, secured and hauled multiple different types of machinery
- Conducted equipment cleanings, repairs and examinations.
Ranch Hand
Gabriel Ranch
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Fabricated multiple different types of projects (Pipe fence, Feed augers, etc)
- Assisted in processing and hauling cattle and aided in the implementation of the feeding program.
Engine Repair Assistant
Mart Farm & Auto
03.2017 - 04.2017
- Assisted in the repair of vehicle engines (i.e
- Tore down, cleaned and repaired engine heads, etc).
Welding Technician
Baize Welding
07.2016 - 08.2016
- Fabricated many different styles of pipe fence and H braces
- Conducted the resurrection of 2 different types of barns with facilities.
Ranch Hand
Four Aces Ranch
01.2009 - Current
- Maintained cattle herds (Tagging calves, feeding cattle, working cattle, etc)
- Repaired equipment, fences, and machinery.
- Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kemp High School
Kemp, Texas05.2018
Skills
- Leadership/Public Speaking
- Equipment Operation
- Livestock Handling
- Livestock Facility Design & Fabrication
- Class A CDL (No Restrictions)
- Welding and Fabrication
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Facility Maintenance
- Business Management
- Project Management
- Team Player
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Student Rapport
Leadership Awards
- Grand Champion Agricultural Mechanics Award – Kaufman County Fair - 2018
- FFA—
- State Lonestar State Degree Recipient; Chapter FFA Degree; Greenhand FFA Degree
- Star Greenhand
- Chapter President at Mart High School; Parliamentarian at Osceola High School
- Chapter Agricultural Education Proficiency - 2018
- State Livestock Judging Contest participant - 2017
- 4-H
- Chapter President, Vice President, Treasurer
- State Public Speaking Contest, State Archery and Skeet Contest
- Grand Champion steer- St. Clair County Fair & Cedar County Fair - 2013
Timeline
Equipment Operator/Ranch Hand
Iron River Ranch (Surls Cattle Company)
02.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
Frontier Dairy
09.2021 - 10.2022
Irrigation Specialist
Farmers Implement and Irrigation
02.2021 - 09.2021
Field Service Technician
Allflex USA
05.2019 - 05.2020
Co-Founder and Operator
Watson Ag Enterprises, LLC
11.2018 - Current
Maintenance Assistant
ASCO Equipment
06.2018 - 08.2018
Ranch Hand
Gabriel Ranch
06.2017 - 01.2018
Engine Repair Assistant
Mart Farm & Auto
03.2017 - 04.2017
Welding Technician
Baize Welding
07.2016 - 08.2016
Ranch Hand
Four Aces Ranch
01.2009 - Current
High School Diploma -
Kemp High School
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