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Education
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Ray McDonald

Alpine ,TX

Summary

Seasoned in ranch management, with numerous years of experience. Demonstrated knowledge in livestock care, operating machinery , electrical, water well, windmill and mechanical experience. Adept at taking initiative and working for long hours without losing efficiency. Self starter and work well on own or in a group environment.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Ranch Hand

Ladino Livestock
03.2020 - Current


  • Herded livestock using horses or Plane.
  • Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
  • Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
  • Cared for about 600 animals by feeding, watering, vaccinating and assisting with birthing.
  • Mended fences in disrepair to prevent livestock from wandering off and to keep predators out.
  • Branded and tagged livestock for proper identification and security when lost and stolen.
  • Moved livestock by herding animals to different ranch locations to avoid pasture damage.
  • Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.

Owner/Operater

Plato Water Well Service
03.2006 - 03.2020
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.

Pump/Windmill/Solar Technician

Spring Branch Water Well Service
02.2004 - 02.2006
  • Water Well's
  • Windmills
  • Solar Windmills
  • Pumps

Animal Inspector Tech

USDA/APHIS
01.2001 - 01.2004
  • Animal Technician - inspecting cattle out of Santa Theresa Port of entry.

Ranch Foreman

Walton Ranches
02.1994 - 12.2000
  • Cow/Calf operation

Ranch Forman

Pfluger Ranches
01.1992 - 01.1994
  • Cow/Calf
  • Sheep
  • Goat

Ranch Hand

McCoy Cattle Co/U Ranch
01.1991 - 01.1992
  • Cow/Calf operation

Ranch Hand

Shadbolt Cattle Co
01.1991 - 12.1991
  • Haying season
  • Weaning
  • Doctoring

Ranch Hand

Jobe Ranch - Ojo Grande/Kingston
06.1990 - 12.1990
  • Cow/Calf operation

Ranch Hand

Madore Cattle Co
01.1990 - 05.1990
  • Spring branding

Ranch Hand

Barrell Springs
02.1988 - 12.1989
  • Cow/Calf operation

Ranch Hand

Glass Ranch
01.1987 - 01.1988
  • Cow/Calf operating
  • Sheep

Education

General

Howard College
Big Spring, TX

High School Diploma -

Wall High School
Wall, TX
05.1984

Skills

  • Equipment Repair
  • Feeding animals
  • Farm and ranch operations
  • Tractor driving
  • Basic Welding
  • Livestock care
  • Medication Administration
  • Basic Carpentry
  • Machinery repairs
  • Equipment maintenance and repair
  • Basic Mechanical Skills
  • Branding
  • Equipment Operation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Equipment Repairs
  • Horseback Riding

Additional Information

CDL License Class B

Timeline

Ranch Hand

Ladino Livestock
03.2020 - Current

Owner/Operater

Plato Water Well Service
03.2006 - 03.2020

Pump/Windmill/Solar Technician

Spring Branch Water Well Service
02.2004 - 02.2006

Animal Inspector Tech

USDA/APHIS
01.2001 - 01.2004

Ranch Foreman

Walton Ranches
02.1994 - 12.2000

Ranch Forman

Pfluger Ranches
01.1992 - 01.1994

Ranch Hand

McCoy Cattle Co/U Ranch
01.1991 - 01.1992

Ranch Hand

Shadbolt Cattle Co
01.1991 - 12.1991

Ranch Hand

Jobe Ranch - Ojo Grande/Kingston
06.1990 - 12.1990

Ranch Hand

Madore Cattle Co
01.1990 - 05.1990

Ranch Hand

Barrell Springs
02.1988 - 12.1989

Ranch Hand

Glass Ranch
01.1987 - 01.1988

General

Howard College

High School Diploma -

Wall High School
Ray McDonald