Wade Goff
American Falls,ID
Summary
Skilled ranch professional with experience in cattle care, equipment maintenance, and supplier negotiation. Managed livestock movement, vaccinations, branding, and transportation while keeping tractors, trailers, and ranch tools in working condition. Known for problem-solving and steady self-management.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Cattle Rancher
Self-employed
American Falls, Idaho
01.2003 - Current
- Moved cattle between pastures, corrals, and working areas using safe handling methods.
- Coordinated livestock purchases, sales, and transportation to optimize ranch operations.
- Fed livestock, maintained water sources, and checked fencing across ranch property.
- Scheduled vaccinations, branding, and veterinary care to maintain herd health.
- Maintained tractors, trailers, gates, and ranch equipment in working condition.
- Operated farm machinery including loaders, balers, combines, mowers, sprayers, spreaders, tractors.
- Distributed hay to cattle during winter months, ensuring proper nutrition when pasture grasses were unavailable. to cattle during winter months when pasture grasses were not available.
Cattle Buyer
Self-employed
American Falls, Idaho
01.2003 - Current
- Managed purchasing processes for retail and resale inventory needs in self-employed operations
- Sourced and evaluated suppliers and product options to inform independent buying decisions
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to optimize procurement for self-employed operations
- Assessed quality standards of products to ensure reliability before purchase, availability, and lead times before placing orders
Education
High School Diploma -
American Falls High School
American Falls, ID06-1973
Skills
- Livestock handling
- Herd health management
- Pasture management
- Livestock purchasing
- Equipment maintenance
- Ranch record keeping
- Vendor negotiation
Timeline
Cattle Rancher
Self-employed
01.2003 - Current
Cattle Buyer
Self-employed
01.2003 - Current
High School Diploma -
American Falls High School