Remington Self
Greeley,CO
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Five Rivers Cattle Feeding
09.2023 - Current
- Managed all incoming / outbound cattle on a 60,000 head feedyard
- Set up processing plans for all new cattle on the yard
- Managed contracted cattle processing crew and in house facility
- Budgeting for department expenses as well as completing capital projects.
- Developed and implemented herd management plans to maximize efficiency and profitability.
- Supervised and trained staff in the proper handling of cattle.
- Provided support to existing staff on various tasks and duties.
FT
Five Rivers Cattle Feeding
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Developed leadership skills through hands-on training
- Gained experience in various departments including Feed, Yard, Cattle, and Mill
- Processed, received, shipped cattle
- Assisted in managing cattle department.
- Acquired business and management skills through various resources to update proficiency.
- Shadowed managers to gain understanding of organizational expectations and management techniques.
- Completed special projects under manager guidance.
- Learned company processes, procedures and employee role functions.
Student Assistant
Texas Tech University Farm
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Operating Tractors and cotton stripping equipment
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to instructions in order to maximize crop yield.
- Planted seeds according to prescribed methods of production.
- Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
- Assisted in the preparation of soil for planting by tilling and plowing fields.
Ranch Hand
MC Cattle
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Operated large-scale cotton farming equipment efficiently
- Gathered herds of wheat pasture cattle for shipment
- Repaired and maintained large irrigation equipment, including wells, pivots, and drips.
- Planted hay grazer for cattle
- Assisted with relocating livestock to various grazing areas.
Ranch Hand
JA Cattle
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Executed responsibilities in small-scale hay production to support cattle feeding
- Operated tractors and farm equipment for various tasks.
- Harvested hay for use in winter months.
- Repaired and maintained tractors and hay bailing equipment
- Assisted in management of cattle, vaccination, implants and tagging
- Conducted daily duties such as feed and mineral for herd of cattle.
- Assisted in the daily care of livestock, including feeding and watering animals.
Farm Hand
JFV Hay & Cattle
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Utilized heavy machinery in the harvesting process of Sudan hay crop
- Assisted in hay sales and secured new property contracts
- Delivered and transported hay bales to fulfill customer orders.
- Aided in overseeing a small cattle herd, taking part in sale decisions and ensuring proper vaccination procedures were carried out.
- Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
- Inspected fields regularly to identify pests or diseases that may harm crop growth.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
Ranch Hand
C&N Ranch
08.2016 - 12.2018
- Demonstrated expertise in operating various landscaping equipment such as skid steer, mowers, and brush hog
- Installation and maintained irrigation systems, drip and sprinklers with rain bird systems
- Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of various animal facilities including equine barn, bird coup, and cattle pens
- Provided diligent animal care services for a variety of species including cattle, birds, horses, and donkeys.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science, production
Texas Tech University
12.2021
Associate of Science - Agriculture, Food, and Life Science
Northwest Arkansas Community College
05.2019
Skills
- Expense Tracking
- Workforce Management
- Safety Management
- Livestock management
- Vaccination Administration
- Herd Health Monitoring
- Biosecurity Measures
- Team Supervision
- Facility Maintenance
- Customer Service
- Animal Health
- Performance Analysis
- Vaccination Programs
- Cattle Handling Techniques
- Animal Welfare Compliance
- Leadership strength
Certification
- Beef Quality assurance
- Beef Quality assurance transportation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Five Rivers Cattle Feeding
09.2023 - Current
FT
Five Rivers Cattle Feeding
01.2022 - 09.2023
Student Assistant
Texas Tech University Farm
09.2021 - 12.2021
Ranch Hand
MC Cattle
02.2021 - 06.2021
Ranch Hand
JA Cattle
08.2019 - 08.2020
Farm Hand
JFV Hay & Cattle
04.2019 - 08.2019
Ranch Hand
C&N Ranch
08.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science, production
Texas Tech University
Associate of Science - Agriculture, Food, and Life Science
Northwest Arkansas Community College
- Beef Quality assurance
- Beef Quality assurance transportation
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