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Ray Burger III

Williamsport,MD

Summary

With a proven track record at SunnyLand Corp, I excel in farm operations and team leadership, enhancing crop yields through innovative techniques and effective farm equipment management. Skilled in both mechanical repairs and performance management, I've significantly optimized resource allocation and staff productivity, fostering a motivated and efficient work environment.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Farm Manager

SunnyLand Corp
06.2004 - Current
  • Custom farming, field preparations, planting, and harvest of row crops
  • Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.
  • Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings, and harvest.
  • Enhanced crop yield by implementing effective fertilization techniques.
  • Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
  • Feed and water over 200 cows

Farm Manager

Para Ag
08.2020 - 06.2024
  • Managed farm staff efficiently, providing training and guidance for optimal performance.
  • Oversaw the maintenance of farm machinery, resulting in reduced downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
  • Reduced farm expenses by optimizing resource allocation and streamlining operations.
  • Established strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a consistent supply of necessary materials at competitive prices.
  • Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings, and harvest.
  • Fostered a positive work culture that motivated employees to excel in their roles while also reducing turnover rates.
  • Led team of 5 skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
  • Hired, trained and supervised seasonal workers engaged in cultivation and harvest.
  • Completed structural inspections to determine maintenance requirements and organize repairs.

Equipment Operator

Jernigans Environmental Services
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
  • Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
  • Assisted in training new operators, providing guidance on proper equipment usage and safety procedures.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
  • Contributed to project completion, skillfully operating various heavy machinery such as excavators, skidders, bulldozers, and loaders.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings to reinforce best practices within the team and ensure a hazard-free workplace.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize work processes, streamlining operations for increased efficiency.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, cranes and other and coordinated supplies to promote efficiency.
  • Increased equipment efficiency by performing regular maintenance and timely repairs.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse assignments, swiftly transitioning between different types of equipment as needed.
  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
  • Operated commercial vehicle to transport equipment and job-specific machinery to and from job sites.
  • Reduced downtime by conducting pre-use inspections and addressing potential issues proactively.
  • Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
  • Utilized GPS systems to accurately survey and grade terrain for worksite preparation.

Logger

E.J. Ickus Logging
07.2018 - 08.2018
  • Measured logs and checked logs for defects.
  • Handled bucking of trees and removed cut-down limbs.
  • Set up and removed cables prior to and after tree cutting.
  • Chopped down trees affected by storms or showing signs of disease.
  • Monitored weather conditions closely to make informed decisions on daily operations that ensured worker safety.
  • Streamlined wood processing procedures, resulting in higher-quality lumber products.
  • Sheared off limbs using various type of power equipment and chainsaws.

Equipment Operator

Pual Crampton Contractors
06.2014 - 07.2018
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
  • Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.

Education

High School Diploma -

Williamsport High School
Williamsport, MD
06-2014

Skills

  • Farm operations
  • Farm equipment operation
  • Performance management
  • Livestock management
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Inventory management
  • Crop rotation
  • Crop inspection
  • operating equipment
  • mechanic
  • welding, torching, plasma cutting
  • fabrication

Timeline

Farm Manager

Para Ag
08.2020 - 06.2024

Equipment Operator

Jernigans Environmental Services
08.2018 - 08.2020

Logger

E.J. Ickus Logging
07.2018 - 08.2018

Equipment Operator

Pual Crampton Contractors
06.2014 - 07.2018

Farm Manager

SunnyLand Corp
06.2004 - Current

High School Diploma -

Williamsport High School

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