John Heiderstadt
Prescott,WA
Summary
Experienced agricultural professional with expertise in tasks such as crop management, fertilization, soil health, farm equipment maintenance and repair, up-to-date on most Guidance equipment, Cattle health, vaccinations and feed/gain efficiency. Proficient at welding and Electrical trade. As well as a huge advocate for the agricultural industry. And on the electrical side, skilled in performing preventive and regular maintenance work on electrical systems. Adapts to new technology and concepts. In-depth knowledge of generators, transformers and circuit breakers. Punctual and hardworking individual dedicated to cultivating excellent relationships with clients.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
General Farm Laborer
M & I Livestock
03.2025 - Current
Owner
Bar JH Land & Cattle
01.2018 - Current
- Continuously researching latest trends and farming/ranching techniques to optimize production
- Increased yields and profit margin by developing outside markets and retail sales
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily tasks
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage market highs
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Custom grazing
- Corral and fence design and construction
- Welding
- Land development/improvement
- Custom swathing,raking, baling
Herd Manager
Seney Land & Livestock
07.2020 - 06.2024
- Evaluated animal feed rations to deliver maximum intake and daily gain to reduce overall cost per head.
- Performed inventory control and quality assurance of farm's products, supplies and materials and discarded or reordered products as necessary.
- Managed feed and inventory of facility.
- Planned, directed, delegated and performed daily chores for farm.
Ranch Manager
Bradshaw Cattle Company
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Oversaw all function on farm/ranch, delegates tasked to workers to ensure daily operation ran smoothly and efficiently
- Increased yields and profit margin by developing outside markets
- Maintained cattle health and vaccination record of livestock
- Developed vaccination program
- Developed breeding schedule and breeding decisions to produce more profit
- Provided valid documentation to all breed Association’s and acre counts to FSA office
- Managed pricing and sales of commodities produced by establishing relationships with clients and developing new markets
- Resolve problems that arose during daily procedure including planting, harvest and marketing
- Worked in the field Performing various ag functions in order to cultivate crops and ensuring their highest quality was maintained
- Initiated most effective farming practices and increased production
- Arranged and took care of regular maintenance of farm equipment and property
- Trained new individuals for different tasks such as feeding and doctoring cattle.
- Monitoring cattle health and sorting cows to be auctioned and/or culled
- Preconditioning calves to Sell at select
- Proper training to subordinates about animal care procedures and teach them methods to handle emergency situations.
- Build fences and corrals for protection of livestock and increased production
- Developed and maintained records of cattle nutrition and health to increase profitability
- Palpating/preg checking
- Syncing and AI of breeding herd
- Managed / developed all social media and websites for company
- Coordinated retail sales and communicated with customers to arrange farm tours and cattle viewing
- Talked directly with consumer to ensure customers needs were met
Senior Farm Hand
Hrdy Farms
02.2014 - 03.2017
- Collaborated with farming staff to organize various tasks per the schedule Took on managing roles in prior position and supervised in the progress of agricultural tasks completed by other workers
- Worked alongside farmhands during all sides of production
- Received ideas from owner on direction and future goals and planed accordingly.
- Receive directions for management and carried out tasks such as equipment repair, planting,harvesting, etc.
- Did regular maintenance on equipment and property
- Learn practical implementation of farming techniques
- Manage crop production of 2500 acre farm using latest precision farming concepts like satellite imagery GPS tracking to ensure production of crops
Electrician
Direct Electric
01.2011 - 11.2015
- Electrical apprentice commercial/industrial
- Worked with voltage levels up to 480V and around high voltage service transformers
- Motor controls
- Familiar PLC units and controls
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Measured, bent, and cut EMT and RMC conduits
- Knowledge of NFPA lockout/ tagout and ark-flash procedures
- Diagnosed system malfunctions, consulted diagrams to solve 90% of problems without supervision
Electrical Apprentice
Oil Capital Electric
03.2011 - 01.2012
- Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mustang High School
05.2002
Skills
- Willing to work varying hours when necessary
- Excellent communicator and team player
- Proficient with time management
- Experienced in coordinating projects with outside contractors
- Able to develop relationships with vendors and negotiate prices
- Estimate crop and cattle costs
- Oversee planting, fertilization, and harvest duties
- Experienced in ag marketing
- Organized and able to meet deadlines
- Hire farm labor and manage payroll
- Stay up-to-date and informed on cattle and commodity markets
- Leadership skills
- Cultivating a positive and innovative working environment
- Private pesticide applicators license (Texas Department of Ag) TDA# 0768325
- Sound knowledge of checking livestock for diseases/health giving timely meds and assisting in deliveries
- Certified in artificial insemination and pregnancy determination in bovine
- Certified by BQA for Cow-Calf and Stocker/Backgrounder
- Diagram interpretation
- Commercial construction experience
- Wiring installation
- National electric codes (NEC)
- MS office proficient
- Control systems
- Project management
- Blueprint fluency
References
Commissioner Marty Hall, Owner of M&I Livestock (509) 520-2484
Sam Bradshaw, Owner of Bradshaw Cattle Company (405) 834-2492
Philip Harrington, Owner of Direct Eletric (405) 229-5001
Timeline
General Farm Laborer
M & I Livestock
03.2025 - Current
Herd Manager
Seney Land & Livestock
07.2020 - 06.2024
Owner
Bar JH Land & Cattle
01.2018 - Current
Ranch Manager
Bradshaw Cattle Company
03.2017 - 03.2020
Senior Farm Hand
Hrdy Farms
02.2014 - 03.2017
Electrical Apprentice
Oil Capital Electric
03.2011 - 01.2012
Electrician
Direct Electric
01.2011 - 11.2015
High School Diploma -
Mustang High School