Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
Timeline
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Oliver Maness

Rifle Colorado,Colorado

Summary

Experienced with ranch projects and in machinery operation and maintenance. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving and team collaboration skills, ensuring tasks are completed effectively and safely.

Prepared for role in natural resource management with a background in equipment operation and maintenance, weed mitigation, chainsaw operation, and irrigation. Highly adaptable and collaborative, consistently supporting team efforts to achieve operational goals and adapt to changing needs. Strong focus on maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and productivity while contributing to positive work environment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ranch Hand

Daniel and Cindy Adams
08.2021 - Current

Collaborated with team members to complete projects such as fence construction, weed mitigation, and barn renovations for improved functionality.

  • Contributed to a clean and organized work environment by keeping barns, pens, and other areas free from debris and hazards.
  • Safeguarded farm assets during inclement weather by securing structures and moving vulnerable materials to safe locations.
  • Prolonged the lifespan of essential tools through routine care such as sharpening blades or oiling hinges on equipment.
  • Fire wood management and chainsaw operation.
  • Operated tractor for hay harvesting.
  • Maintaining and repairing farm equipment, ensuring prompt completion of tasks.
  • Operated heavy machinery safely while following all applicable guidelines for proper use and maintenance.

Counselor-in-Training

The Camping and Education Foudation
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Lead two week long backpacking and canoeing trips through Colorado and Canadian Wilderness.
  • Managed a climbing and high-ropes course.
  • Assisted in maintenance of camp grounds.
  • Worked with children as a cabin counselor.

Ranch Hand

The Robert's Ranch
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Repaired equipment and animal living spaces.
  • Maintained safety when using equipment and tools by following established precautions.
  • Assisted in the safe birth of livestock by monitoring pregnant animals closely and acting as a birthing assistant when necessary.
  • Helped with the birth of sheep during the spring.
  • Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property such as repairing two four-wheeler and putting them into operation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Rifle High School
Rifle, CO
05-2025

Concurrent Enrollment -

Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, CO
05-2025

Skills

  • Landscaping tasks
  • Chainsaw operation and maintenance
  • Noxious plant mitigation
  • Irrigation systems
  • Animal husbandry
  • Basic welding (Mig welding)
  • Dependable and hardworking
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Machinery operation
  • Equipment maintenance and repair
  • Farm equipment maintenance

Certification

  • Colorado Driver's License
  • Wilderness First Aid (enrolled January of 2025)
  • ASE shop certification Colorado Mountain College (December 2024)

Interests

  • Camping
  • Animal Care
  • Participating in local clean-up initiatives
  • Auto Repair/Restoration
  • Rock Climbing
  • Backpacking and Hiking
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Environmental Conservation Projects
  • Running
  • Road Trips

Timeline

Counselor-in-Training

The Camping and Education Foudation
06.2024 - 08.2024

Ranch Hand

The Robert's Ranch
01.2023 - 05.2023

Ranch Hand

Daniel and Cindy Adams
08.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

Rifle High School

Concurrent Enrollment -

Colorado Mountain College
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