Owen Telecky
Ritzville
Summary
Adept at enhancing ranch operations and team dynamics, my tenure at Flying Five Ranch showcased my ability to streamline livestock management and maintenance procedures, significantly improving productivity. Leveraging skills in equipment repair and leadership, I fostered a collaborative environment, driving efficiency and ensuring the wellbeing of both animals and staff.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch Hand
Flying Five Ranch
01.2025 - Current
- Mended fences in disrepair to prevent livestock from wandering off and to keep predators out.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
- Repaired equipment and animal living spaces.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Moved livestock by herding animals to different ranch locations to avoid pasture damage.
- Branded and tagged livestock for proper identification and security when lost and stolen.
- Enhanced ranch safety by conducting regular equipment maintenance checks and repairs.
- Cared for about [Number] animals by feeding, watering, vaccinating and assisting with birthing.
- Assisted laborers by loading and unloading heavy machinery and equipment.
- Worked with ranch hands to clean stables and riding areas.
- Assisted in the safe birth of livestock by monitoring pregnant animals closely and acting as a birthing assistant when necessary.
- Maintained high-quality pastures by implementing proper irrigation, fertilization, and weed control methods.
- Groomed horses to prepare for exhibitions.
- Increased cattle production with strategic breeding programs and effective herd management practices.
- Implemented pest control solutions to protect crops from insects, diseases, weeds, and other harmful organisms effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in all ranch facilities, ensuring healthy environment for livestock and staff.
- Improved pasture management through systematic rotational grazing techniques.
- Implemented effective breeding strategies to increase livestock quality, keeping detailed records of lineage and health.
- Streamlined livestock sales processes, ensuring animals were healthy and well-presented to buyers.
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
Field Worker
Telecky Custom Fencing
03.2020 - 01.2025
- Enhanced team collaboration through clear communication and mutual support during field tasks.
- Reduced safety incidents by conducting thorough equipment inspections and following established safety protocols.
- Maintained high levels of physical fitness required for demanding fieldwork activities such as extended hikes or heavy lifting.
- Operated heavy machinery to transport items to and from locations.
- Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting quickly to changing weather conditions or unexpected obstacles encountered during fieldwork operations.
- Improved field productivity by implementing efficient work procedures and time management strategies.
- Erected fences and pens to build temporary enclosures for farm animals.
- Communicated with coworkers and management to report challenges.
Education
Associate of Science - Ag Systems Management
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID05-2027
Skills
- Equipment Repair
- Physical strength
- Feeding animals
- Horseback riding
- Teamwork
- Team player
- Basic welding
- Farm and ranch operations
- Cattle corralling
- Tractor driving
- Machinery upkeep
- Western-style riding
- Operating heavy machinery
- Groundwork
- Animal maintenance
- Horse grooming
- Harvesting
- Horse training
- Machinery repairs
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Preventive Maintenance
- Leadership qualities
- Crop harvesting
- Basic mechanical skills
- Livestock management
- Agriculture
- Operating tools
- Plowing
- Crop management
- Branding
- Lifting and carrying [number] pounds
- Heavy machinery
Timeline
Ranch Hand
Flying Five Ranch
01.2025 - Current
Field Worker
Telecky Custom Fencing
03.2020 - 01.2025
Associate of Science - Ag Systems Management
University of Idaho
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