Reliable and versatile worker with a background in farm operations, meat cutting, repairs, and creative craftsmanship. Strong skills in animal care, heavy equipment, and problem-solving to support safe, efficient work. Ready to contribute through quality work, cleanliness, and a can-do attitude.
Work History
Meat Department Associate
3 Years
Kens Custom Meats | 10.2023 - Current
Cut, trim, and package meats
Maintained product rotation, and inventory in freezers and cooler.
Maintained product rotation, freshness, and proper storage temperatures throughout shift.
Assisted customers with product selections, special cuts, and preparation recommendations.
Followed sanitation procedures to keep work surfaces, tools, and prep areas clean.
I also helped remodel his house in the beginning. I pulled old wires and ran new wires in the attic. Insulated the walls and attic in the new and old part of the house. Did a bunch of random jobs like shimming parts of the original walls so the drywall could properly be installed. Painted the whole house and cabinets
Farm Worker
4 Years 4 Months
Pontzer Farms | 06.2022 - Current
Milking cows
Feeding calves
Helping vaccinate and treat sick animals
Operate skidsteers and tractors.
Can move and work confidently around large animals
Any random job that is involved with working on the farm
Handyman
4 Years 5 Months
Randy Geyer | 05.2022 - Current
Fixed up apartment buildings and turned them into successful air b and b's
Demoed the whole inside of two apartment buildings.
Fixed and repaired drywall as well as installed new, taped over the seams and smoothed out surfaces as well as textured some.
Painted walls and sanded down and stained cabinets, doors, and trim.
Cleaned and painted the outside and foundations of both buildings
Built random things to improve the space
Kept the place tidy while I worked
I opened the air b and b's in March 2024 and have been managing them and handling all the bookings,messages and reviews.
When my uncle isn't around I clean them and service them so they're ready for our next guests.
Self Employed Farmer/ Craftsman
10 Years 5 Months
Myself | 05.2016 - Current
I live and work on the farm i was raised on.
Fix fence, feed all my animals and keep them clean, do all parts of making hay (cut, ted,rake,bale, stack.)
operate numerous tractors, trucks, atv vehicles.
plant corn,oats, pumpkins, gardens, etc
Sell pumpkins, cornstalks, hay, goats, cows.
Can identify broken equipment and troubleshoot what is wrong with it
I built numerous pens and barns for animal housing
I'm also an artist and craft things out of metal,wood, foam, and just plain paper and canvas.
I can paint and draw a bunch of different things for people
I carve wood, cut wood, and wood burn, Making Intarsias
I can cut,forge, and weld metal making knives, tomahawks,stands for various things, animal feeders,etc
I make furniture including tables, chairs, barstools,bookshelves, dressers, ect
I tool leather into various things like keychains, belts, centerconsole covers for vehicles, grad caps, phone cases, and just about anything made with leather i can make or turn into a piece of unique art
I clean up old and new skulls and bones to make unique euro mounts
Farm Worker
2 Years 3 Months
Ridge View Dairy | 01.2020 - 04.2022
Milked cows, fed calves, and cleaned pens and barns to maintain animal health and hygiene. Hauled hay and operated tractors and skidsteers to support daily farm operations. Artificially Inseminated cows and kept track of heat dates and gave shots for the Ovsynch program
Education
High School Diploma
Ridgway Area Middle/Highschool | Ridgway, PA | 06-2022
Honor Roll for all 4 years in highschool
Principals award
Graduated a member of the National Honor society
Was awarded the English and Art award
Completed AP course in English
Ranked in Top 25% of class
Equine Massage - Kinesiology Tapeing
Holistic Animal Studies | New Smyrna Beach, FL | 10-2023
Also completed the Equine massage course and am working on the equine and canine Craniosacral therapy