ROWDY WARD
Cleveland
Summary
Adept in livestock management and customer relations, I've excelled in roles from Ranch Hand to Ranch Owner, notably at 6W Bar Ranch. My expertise spans hog removal and breeding programs. Have a passion for using dogs to gather cattle and the removal of hogs. My dogs have been bred and kept in my family since the late 1950s. The dogs are put to work the same way they were in the '50s. The type of work they do comes from a long line of good breeding. I often use other dogs to help and learn from my dogs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Wild Hog Maintenance
Golf Club at the Grand
Cleveland
12.2024 - Current
- Familiarity with the principles of organic hog farming methods such as rotational grazing techniques
- Wild hog removal using stock dogs
- Capable of constructing housing facilities that meet industry standards for safety and comfort of animals
Ranch Owner
6W Bar Ranch
Cleveland
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with local government agencies on projects related to agricultural development
- Managed daily operations of the ranch, including overseeing staff and livestock.
- Worked with owner to determine ranch needs.
- Managed ranch schedules for livestock, special events, and crops.
- Used recognized breeding practices to direct breeding or raising of stock.
Ranch Manager
Scamardo Cattle Company
Caldwell
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed daily operations of a ranch, including livestock health and nutrition, pasture management and maintenance of fences, barns, and other structures
- Performed minor repairs around the property such as fixing gates or broken fence posts
- Responded quickly to emergencies involving livestock injury or illness
- Managed breeding programs according to client specifications for show quality animals
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for feed, hay, fencing materials, veterinary services
- Implemented pest control measures to protect crops from damage by insects or wildlife
- Provided customer service support when needed at events held on the ranch property
- Supervised staff responsible for feeding, grooming, exercising horses
- Supervised construction of farm and ranch structures, such as buildings, fences, drainage systems, wells, and roads
- Supervised stock examinations to identify diseases and parasites
- Directed breeding or raising of stock, such as cattle, poultry, or honeybees, using recognized breeding practices for stock improvement
- Coordinated selection and maintenance of brood stock
Ranch Hand
8 UP Operations
Liberty
04.2015 - 04.2020
- Performed general ranch maintenance duties, including fencing repair, installation, irrigation systems maintenance, equipment operation, repair, and facility upkeep
- Fixed animal shelters, pens, and enclosures to keep animals safe
- Administered medication, vaccinations and wormers to livestock
- Assisted in the preparation of hay bales for storage during winter months
- Operated and maintained farm equipment such as tractors and balers
- Assisted with farm chore coverage to maintain animals and garden
- Monitored and managed the water supply for livestock
- Demonstrated expertise in feeding, vaccinating, branding, castrating, dehorning, calving and weaning of cattle
- Monitored livestock health and administered treatments as needed
- Managed and maintained a herd of over 250 head of cattle, utilizing excellent animal husbandry skills
- Conducted daily inspections to ensure the safety of livestock and staff while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Drove trucks, tractors, and other equipment to distribute feed to animals
- Shifted animals between grazing areas for sufficient access to food
- Inspected, maintained and repaired equipment, machinery, buildings, pens, yards, and fences
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury, and disease, and to check physical characteristics, such as rate of weight gain
- Moved equipment, livestock from one location to another, manually, and using trucks and tractors
- Identified ownership and grade, using brands, tags, paint, and tattoos
- Ordered food for animals, and arranged for delivery
Skills
- Customer relations
- Livestock management
- Animal nutrition
- Pest control
- Grazing management
- Breeding programs
- Small business operations
- Operations management
- Multitasking
- Hog Removal
Certification
- Artificial Insemination
- Palpation
- Hog Transportation
References
- CHANCE WARD, Business Owner, 6W Bar Ranch - Parent, (281) 659-5973, lastchancefeed@gmail.com
- CRYSTAL MINTER, Ranch Owner, 8 UP Operations - Parent, (281) 659-7446, hdlcrystal@gmail.com
- CALVIN NELSON, Ranch Foreman, Johnsons Sheep And Cattle - Family Friend, (713) 252-7830, calvinnelson@gmail.com
Timeline
Contract Wild Hog Maintenance
Golf Club at the Grand
12.2024 - Current
Ranch Owner
6W Bar Ranch
08.2023 - Current
Ranch Manager
Scamardo Cattle Company
04.2021 - 09.2022
Ranch Hand
8 UP Operations
04.2015 - 04.2020