Hi, I’m
Mark Strona
Farm / Ranch Manager
Itasca,TX
Overview
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Four Kings Dairy
Farm Manager
02.2009 - Current
Job overview
- Herd Manager-rehabilitated and maintained herd size from 800 to 1000 with herd pregnancy from 52% to 60%. Coordinate movements of herd on and off site.(600 off-site)
- Calf program Manager-rehabilitated program mortality from 11% to 2%(900 born annually) corrected nutrition, health and housing issues.
- Feed Management-Purchased and maintained inventory of 20,000 tons of feed annually. As well as, maintaining communication with cattle nutritionist for ration updates and contracting future feeds through brokers.
- Breeding Technician-Proficient in heat detection, scheduled inseminations, implants, and pregnancy detection via ultrasound equipment.
- Cattle Management-Keeping inventory and health assessments. Branding, tagging, banding, cutting, and sorting.
- RV Park Development, Construction, and Management- built and maintained 22 lots
- Welder/Builder- Planned and constructed many large scale metal roofs and barns. Fabricated metal feeders, gates, and cattle chutes.
- Tractor and ATV maintenance
- Hay Production and Harvesting
- Operate Tractors and Implements , Wheel Loaders, Skid Steers, Excavators, Dump Trucks…etc
United States Air Force, USAF
Munitions Systems Journeyman
02.2003 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing and refining maintenance procedures.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft/munitions logbooks.
- Examined and tested munitions parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
- 6 year Honorable Service-18 month combat veteran
Skills
- Facility Maintenance and Property Caretaker (1000acres)
- Breeding - AI or Pasture
- Cattle Management
- Welding
- Farm Machinery
- Feed Management
Timeline
Farm Manager
Four Kings Dairy
02.2009 - Current
Munitions Systems Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2003 - 01.2009