James Burke
Provo,UT
Summary
Resourceful and adaptable individual skilled in equipment repair and livestock management. Known for enhancing team performance and maintaining high standards in diverse environments, ready to contribute to operational success in any setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ranch Hand
B&B Stables
Provo, UT
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Operated and maintained farm machinery for daily ranch tasks.
- Assisted in the care and feeding of livestock, ensuring health and well-being.
- Managed pasture rotation to optimize grazing efficiency and land health.
- Implemented best practices for waste management and sanitation across facilities.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow processes and task coordination.
- Monitored animal behavior, reporting any signs of illness or distress promptly.
- Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
Front of House Employee
Dave's Hot Chicken
Orem, UT
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery and order accuracy.
- Handled guest inquiries and resolved issues promptly to maintain satisfaction levels.
- Supported inventory management by monitoring stock levels and reporting shortages to management.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak service hours, improving efficiency.
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all guests.
- Operated point-of-sale system efficiently, processing transactions accurately and swiftly.
- Assisted in training new team members on service standards and operational procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas, enhancing overall guest experience.
Front of House Employee
Magleby's Fresh
Provo, UT
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all guests.
- Operated point-of-sale system efficiently, processing transactions accurately and swiftly.
- Assisted in training new team members on service standards and operational procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas, enhancing overall guest experience.
- Handled guest inquiries and resolved issues promptly to maintain satisfaction levels.
- Supported inventory management by monitoring stock levels and reporting shortages to management.
- Handled high-pressure situations with grace, maintaining excellent service standards even during peak hours or understaffed shifts.
- Performed opening and closing duties diligently, ensuring the restaurant was ready for optimal operations each day.
Education
High School Diploma -
Timpview High School
Provo, UT05-2025
Skills
- Physical strength
- Equipment Repair
- Horseback riding
- Feeding animals
- Basic welding
- Tractor driving
- Hand tools
- Animal care
- Livestock care
- Western-style riding
- Operating heavy machinery
- Animal maintenance
- Groundwork
- Horse grooming
- Horse training
- Grounds maintenance
- Trail maintenance
- Pruning trees
Accomplishments
Completed Army Basic Combat training along with completion of the Basic Airborne school and still finishing the parachute rigger course.
I've spent 3 years learning basic welding skills which include mig, stick, oxy-settling cutting and welding, and some tig welding skills
Certification
- basic combat Training - July 7th 2025 to September 11th 2025
- basic airborne Training - September 12th 2025 to October 10th 2025
- welding Training - September 2021 to August 2023
Timeline
Ranch Hand
B&B Stables
11.2024 - 06.2025
Front of House Employee
Dave's Hot Chicken
04.2024 - 11.2024
Front of House Employee
Magleby's Fresh
10.2022 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Timpview High School