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Kevin Smith

Fort Collins,CO

Summary

Talented Ranch Hand offering numerous years of expertise in caring for livestock and maintaining a property. Resourceful in recognizing illness in animals and taking proper precautions quickly. Proficient in performing preventive maintenance on fences, property and equipment. Experienced in animal husbandry and willing to learning new skills. I take pride in what I do. I’m not afraid to ask questions and take criticism. Have a strong faith in God. I’m honest and straightforward no matter the circumstance. Have had lots of experience with registered operations along with cow/calf commercial outfits. Do not like to be micromanaged, if you hire me let me do the job, I am not afraid to ask questions or figure new things out. I’m here to give God glory in everything I do. Ranching/Cowboying is the best way I get to Glorify my God which has led me to great success in the industry.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ranch Hand

East Rabbit Creek Ranch
09.2023 - Current
  • Detecting ill cattle, give proper treatment
  • Rope/Ride (Have started young horse)
  • Repair/Fence Building
  • Handle Cattle accordingly
  • Run equipment (Tractors, side by sides, skid steer, etc)
  • Weld/Metal work (grinder, cutting torch, rose bud, etc)
  • Hay (Swather, Rake, Bailer)
  • Irrigation (Ditches, Center Pivots, Side Roles)
  • General Maintenance ( Clean water tanks, windmill work, lawn care, vehicle maintenance, put mineral out)
  • I take pride in what I do, pay attention to the little things and work hard.

Ranch Hand

Boys Ranch
05.2023 - 09.2023

Ranch Hand

Welch Cattle
06.2022 - 08.2022

Education

Did Not Complete - Animal Sciences

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO

High School Diploma -

Boys Ranch High School
Boys Ranch, TX
05.2022

Skills

  • Physical Strength
  • Equipment Repair
  • Feeding animals
  • Horseback Riding
  • Farm and ranch operations
  • Machinery upkeep
  • Animal Care
  • Livestock care
  • Medication Administration
  • Livestock Operations
  • Operating Heavy Machinery
  • Basic Carpentry
  • Horse training
  • Groundwork
  • Groundskeeping
  • Grounds Maintenance
  • Equipment maintenance and repair
  • Leadership Qualities
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Pasture Management
  • Agriculture
  • Livestock management
  • Disease detection
  • Water management
  • Operating tools
  • Breeding
  • Animal Breeding
  • Irrigation
  • Calving
  • Fence building
  • Hoof care
  • Caring for livestock
  • Cattle herding

Certification

  • Beef Quality Assurance Certification (BQA) - National Cattlemen's Beef Association.
  • Farm Equipment Operation Certification – Various Agricultural Education Providers.
  • Welding Certifications (Various Levels) – American Welding Society.
  • Artificial Insemination Certification - Various State or Private Organizations.

Timeline

Ranch Hand

East Rabbit Creek Ranch
09.2023 - Current

Ranch Hand

Boys Ranch
05.2023 - 09.2023

Ranch Hand

Welch Cattle
06.2022 - 08.2022

Did Not Complete - Animal Sciences

Colorado State University

High School Diploma -

Boys Ranch High School
Kevin Smith