John Beran
Claflin
Summary
Versatile professional with expertise in machinery operation and complex problem-solving, honed at B & D Herefords and Angus. Demonstrated ability to enhance farm productivity and animal welfare through innovative practices. Proven track record in fieldwork planning and collaboration, ensuring efficient project completion. Dependable and hardworking, consistently exceeding expectations in diverse roles.
Professional with extensive agricultural experience, skilled in operating machinery, livestock care, and crop management. Consistently delivers high-quality results through strong collaboration and adaptability to changing tasks and conditions. Known for reliability, strong work ethic, and effective communication within team settings. Eager to contribute expertise in maintaining farm operations and supporting overall productivity.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Hand
B & D Herefords and Angus
05.2003 - Current
- Operated and maintained farm machinery for efficient crop production.
- Assisted in livestock care, ensuring health and well-being of animals.
- Coordinated planting and harvesting schedules to optimize yield.
- Monitored soil conditions and implemented irrigation practices for sustainability.
- Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
- Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals, milking cows, and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
- Contributed to overall farm efficiency by performing regular equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Operated various farm machinery including tractors, plows, and balers for efficient land cultivation and crop production.
- Assisted in birth of livestock, enhancing farm's productivity and animal well-being with skilled support.
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
On-Call Archeologist
Chronicle Heritage
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Conducted thorough site assessments to identify and document archaeological features and artifacts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with preservation standards and regulations.
- Developed detailed reports on excavation findings, enhancing historical understanding of sites.
- Implemented innovative methodologies for artifact analysis, improving data collection accuracy.
Sales Associate
Eastern Equipment and Supply
03.2019 - 08.2020
- Assisted customers in selecting equipment and supplies to meet their specific needs.
- Provided product knowledge and recommendations, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, ensuring availability of essential products for sales.
Field Worker
American Conservation Experience
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Assisted in habitat restoration projects to enhance local ecosystems and biodiversity.
- Operated hand tools and equipment for trail maintenance and construction tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient completion of conservation objectives.
- Conducted environmental monitoring to assess project impacts on surrounding wildlife.
- Weeded, thinned and pruned crops to encourage good growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through clear communication and mutual support during field tasks.
- Reduced safety incidents by conducting thorough equipment inspections and following established safety protocols.
- Maintained high levels of physical fitness required for demanding fieldwork activities such as extended hikes or heavy lifting.
- Conducted field surveys to collect data on wildlife populations and habitats.
- Planted, cultivated and harvested various types of trees, shrubs, and plants.
Education
Master of Arts - Archeology
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM12-2025
Master of Arts - Sociology And Anthropology
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05-2014
Skills
- Heavy lifting
- Time management
- Dependable and hardworking
- Machinery operation
- Fieldwork planning
- Remote sensing
- Geophysical surveying
- Public outreach
- Historical research
- Excavation techniques
- Dating methods
- Site surveying
- Artifact analysis
- Tractor operation
- Farm equipment maintenance
- Physical stamina
- Machinery upkeep
- Forklift operation
- Complex Problem-solving
- Equipment repair and maintenance
Timeline
On-Call Archeologist
Chronicle Heritage
09.2022 - 02.2024
Sales Associate
Eastern Equipment and Supply
03.2019 - 08.2020
Field Worker
American Conservation Experience
01.2015 - 04.2015
Farm Hand
B & D Herefords and Angus
05.2003 - Current
Master of Arts - Archeology
Eastern New Mexico University
Master of Arts - Sociology And Anthropology
Kansas State University