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, TXHigh School Diploma -
Wall High School
Wall, TX05.1984
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
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