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Julie McDonald

Cleveland

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively, unsupervised or as a team, and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

General Ranch Manager

Brown Heyman LLC
Cleveland
06.2024 - 11.2025
  • Managed daily ranch operations, ensuring efficient workflow and time management.
  • Oversaw livestock health and welfare, implementing best practices in animal care.
  • Hands-on maintenance of fencing, barns, and other structures on the property.
  • Regular utilization of heavy equipment.
  • Expert use of hand and power tools.
  • Inspected equipment for signs of disrepair, performing necessary maintenance work.
  • Handled daily activities, including feeding and caring for livestock, and maintaining grounds.
  • Processed all incoming inventory and arranged systematically.
  • Ensured proper storage for hay bales and grain supplies.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving injured animals or hazardous weather conditions.
  • Managed problems effectively as they surfaced

Auction Coordinator & Supervisor

Hodges Auctions & Liquidations
Houston
01.2021 - 06.2024
  • Accurately sort and catalog all incoming inventory within software.
  • Coordinate large amounts of inventory using strategic methods.
  • Consistently lifting 50+ lbs.
  • Using forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks on a regular basis.
  • Informed Licensed Auctioneer about progress, status, and overall quality and monetary value of each auction.
  • Oversee employee work ethic, and review all cataloged inventory.
  • Facilitate positive customer relations and resolve any grievances.

Retail Management

Hodges Retail & Restaurant Inc.
Spring
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Executed strategic plans to launch a profitable business.
  • Designed business planning strategies to facilitate new growth.
  • Managed and tracked all company assets.
  • Outlined company guidelines and protocols ensuring compliance with state laws and regulations.
  • Developed promotional materials to enhance brand visibility via direct contact, marketing, and social media platforms.
  • Cash management/point of sale

Laboratory Animal Research Breeder

Texas Animal Specialties
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Oversee positive welfare and husbandry of all laboratory animals.
  • Control stable environment by monitoring proximity ratios, temperature, humidity, and lighting.
  • Weekly inventory control.
  • Detailed logs of all breeding.
  • Maintain hygienic conditions for animals and work areas.
  • Follow stringent protocols for timely feeding, watering, and enclosure cleaning.
  • Identify possible diseases and gene mutations in the colony.
  • Safely package live animal inventory for transport.
  • Lifting 50+ pounds on a regular basis.

Special Needs, Ceramics Instructor

Bridgewood Farms Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Created an ability centered classroom where adults with intellectual abilities disabilities can lead enriched; productive lives.
  • Oversee production of handmade ceramic art.
  • Boost annual revenue by using cost effective techniques.
  • Adhere to all state and federal rules, regulations, & rights.

Preschool Director

Highpoint Fellowship
Splendora
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Uphold all company regulations while advocating and embodying mission statement.
  • Coordinate classroom organization and maintenance adhering to state standards.
  • Ensure all daily activities function effectively and efficiently.
  • Supervise implementation of effective classroom management techniques.
  • Registration and data entry.
  • Train all new employees and volunteers.
  • Address and resolve discrepancies.
  • Ensure effective and ongoing communication across staff members, volunteers, and superiors.

Education

Associate of Science (AS) - Environmental Sciences

Lone Star College
The Woodlands, TX
01.2018

High School Diploma -

Splendora High School
Splendora, TX
01.2010

Skills

  • STRONG WORK ETHIC
  • PROBLEM SOLVING
  • ATTENTION TO DETAIL
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATION
  • MECHANICAL SKILLS
  • SAFETY PRACTICES
  • INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
  • TEAM COLLABORATION
  • ABILITY TO WORK IN ANY CONDITIONS

References

Gerald Quick

Owner Brown Heyman LLC 

(713) 858-7716

Mandy Knauf

Hodges Auctions Auctioneer

(361) 876-5591

Kevin Lynch

Chief Financial Officer, Splendora ISD 

(281) 689-3128

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemote

Salary Range

$19/hr - $1000/hr

Timeline

General Ranch Manager

Brown Heyman LLC
06.2024 - 11.2025

Retail Management

Hodges Retail & Restaurant Inc.
01.2023 - 10.2023

Auction Coordinator & Supervisor

Hodges Auctions & Liquidations
01.2021 - 06.2024

Laboratory Animal Research Breeder

Texas Animal Specialties
01.2019 - 01.2021

Special Needs, Ceramics Instructor

Bridgewood Farms Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2017

Preschool Director

Highpoint Fellowship
01.2008 - 01.2013

Associate of Science (AS) - Environmental Sciences

Lone Star College

High School Diploma -

Splendora High School

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