Keith Hirashima
Kualapu'u,HI
Summary
Dynamic Ranch Manager with extensive experience at Kualapuu Ranch on the island of Molokai , excelling in heavy equipment operation and animal handling. Proven track record in enhancing ranch productivity through effective pasture management and equipment maintenance. Strong decision-making and organizational skills contributed to improved operational efficiency and livestock welfare. Committed to maintaining high standards in all tasks.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch Manager
Kualapuu Cattle
Kualapu'u, HI
01.2019 - 08.2025
- Assisted in daily livestock management and care routines to ensure animal health and productivity.
- Learned and applied safety protocols while operating ranch equipment to maintain a secure work environment.
- Supported feeding schedules and monitored animal behavior to promote optimal growth and welfare.
- Collaborated with team members on pasture maintenance tasks to improve land use efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness of facilities and equipment, enhancing overall operational standards on the ranch.
- Assisted in inventory management of feed supplies, ensuring timely availability for livestock needs.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Built and mended fencing to prevent stock from straying, divide land and improve organization.
- Loaded trucks with fencing materials prior to each shift and unloaded all items upon arrival at job sites.
- Enhanced ranch productivity by maintaining fencing, water systems, and overall farm infrastructure.
- Performed general facility maintenance work such as fencing repairs or barn cleaning, ensuring a safe and organized farm environment.
- Assisted clients in selecting appropriate fencing materials for their properties, considering factors such as aesthetics, durability, and cost.
- Operated heavy machinery to complete excavation and grading tasks efficiently.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Increased productivity by operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, bulldozers, and excavators for various construction projects.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Fed and watered over Number Type animals according to strict feeding schedules and dietary needs.
- Managed daily operations of livestock feeding and care to ensure optimal health and productivity.
- Oversaw pasture management, implementing rotational grazing techniques to enhance land sustainability.
- Developed maintenance schedules for equipment and facilities, improving operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
Ranch Laborer
Kualapu’u Cattle
Kualapu'u, HI
05.2000 - 08.2025
- Operated and maintained various farm machinery for efficient land management.
- Conducted regular maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance and reduce downtime.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Maintained Type tractor in good working order and regularly inspected and cleaned attachments.
- Moved equipment between job locations, following traffic rules to prevent incidents and quickly reach new sites.
- Operated hydraulic and mechanical controls to expertly move and control powerful attachments.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Used large tractors to cut and plow land according to job specifications, consistently meeting deadlines with quick, accurate work.
- Repaired tractors and mechanical equipment.
- Managed earthmoving work such as tilling ground, grading sites and leveling gradients.
- Completed rock and stump removal at job sites.
Education
12th Grade -
Molokai High School Education
Hoʻolehua, HISkills
- Post hole digging
- Materials estimations
- Power tool operation
- Hand tool proficiency
- Measuring properties
- Welding skills
- Electric fence setup
- Barbed wire fencing
- Gate installation
- Equipment maintenance and operation
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Heavy lifting
- Woodworking
- Fence repair
- Irrigation systems
- Animal handling
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Road construction
- Site bulldozing
- Heavy equipment operator
- Basic mechanical skills
- Irrigation design
- Pipe fitting
- Pressure regulation
- Sprinkler head placement
- Valve installation
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Ranch Manager
Kualapuu Cattle
01.2019 - 08.2025
Ranch Laborer
Kualapu’u Cattle
05.2000 - 08.2025
12th Grade -
Molokai High School Education