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Victoria Checkal

Castle Rock,CO

Summary

A Ranch Hand offering 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.

As a Volunteer at Promise Ranch, working with therapy horses and clients with disabilities providing experience helping non-profit organizations with daily tasks and needs. Friendly and helpful when assisting employees and visitors requesting services. Driven by cause to work diligently to accomplish a measurable impact.

Castle Rock Police Department Exploders program from 2022-2023. It was a life-changing experience; it added to my teamwork experience, leadership, hard work, and dedication.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Ranch Hand

Bell Mountain Ranch
08.2022 - Current
  • Mended fences in disrepair to prevent livestock from wandering off and to keep predators out.
  • Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
  • Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
  • Kept grounds clean and orderly by monitoring and repairing fences, shoveling snow and removing debris.
  • Repaired equipment and animal living spaces.
  • Worked with ranch hands to clean stables and riding areas.
  • Reported any property damage or concerns to supervisors and completed requested services to resolve.
  • Assisted laborers by loading and unloading heavy machinery and equipment.
  • Cleared brush and maintained trails to keep ranch safe and accessible for animals and people.
  • Maintained safety when using equipment and tools by following established precautions.
  • Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
  • Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
  • Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
  • Patrolled grazing grounds using ATVs and horses to monitor animals and determine movement, care or health-related needs.
  • Trained part-time help in livestock care and ranch operations.
  • Exercised appropriate safety and environmental protocols when cleaning and maintaining ponds and tanks.

Education

High School Diploma -

Rose Academy Home School
Castle Rock, CO
05.2023

Skills

  • Operating Tools
  • Team Supervision
  • Haying
  • Corralling
  • Livestock Care
  • Leadership
  • Public Speaking
  • Group Activities
  • Event Coordination
  • Group Assistance
  • Children's Ministry
  • Encouraging Others
  • Working with Disables Clients

Timeline

Ranch Hand

Bell Mountain Ranch
08.2022 - Current

High School Diploma -

Rose Academy Home School
Victoria Checkal