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Work History
Education
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Reid Ressler

Work-Study or Student ATNR Greenhouse Assistant
Cooperstown,ND
9
years of professional experience

Reliable agricultural professional skilled in independent ranch management and equipment operation. Proven ability to handle livestock and customer interactions, ensuring smooth ranch operations and effective problem-solving under pressure.

Work History

Ranch Hand /Agricultural Field Worker

8 Years 7 Months
Work-Study or Student ATNR Greenhouse Assistant | 01.2018 - 08.2026

Acquired skills in ranch management and operations.

  • Independently operated a 500-head cattle ranch during the winter, managing daily livestock care and operations during an early calving season.
  • Managed ranch operations for approximately two weeks while parents were away, handling livestock, customers, paperwork, and day-to-day decisions with limited assistance from grandparents.
  • Coordinated customer paperwork and cattle-sale processes following a sale right before calving season, ensuring smooth transitions and timely operations.
  • Acquired extensive hands-on experience operating ranch and farm tractors, agricultural equipment, trucks, and vehicles, consistently prioritizing safety in challenging conditions.
  • Worked for a crop farmer, assisting with planting, field maintenance, crop care, equipment operation, and general farm operations.
  • Experienced in a variety of hands-on work, including welding, mechanical repairs, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Strong ability to work independently, solve problems under pressure, operate equipment safely, and take responsibility for important agricultural operations.

Education

High School Diploma

Griggs County Central | Cooperstown, ND

Skills

Agricultural & Ranch Skills
Livestock care
Ranch management
Cattle sales
Crop maintenance
General farm and ranch operations
Agricultural equipment operation
Tractor operation
Trailer operation
Vehicle operation
Long trailer operation
Farm vehicle operation
Welding and fabrication
Hands-on maintenance
Hands-on maintenance
Work & Professional Skills
Experience taking responsibility for ranch operations when parents/supervisors were unavailable
Responsibility for tasks
Decision making
Strong work ethic
Pressure problem-solving
Safety-conscious equipment operator
Adaptability under pressure
Time management
Comfortable working long hours when necessary
Hands-on
practical problem solving
Adaptable and willing to learn new tasks
Customer communication
Additional Experience
Livestock experience
Field maintenance
Cattle sales experience
Challenging trailer operation
Experience taking responsibility for ranch operations when parents/supervisors were Unavailable

Timeline

Ranch Hand /Agricultural Field Worker

Work-Study or Student ATNR Greenhouse Assistant
01.2018 - 08.2026Read More

Griggs County Central

High School Diploma
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Reid Ressler