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Ryan Holden

Rochelle

Summary

Experienced ranch foreman and ranch hand with extensive background in livestock and exotic wildlife care, equipment operation, land management, and ranch infrastructure maintenance. Strong work ethic, dependable, and eager to continue learning in a wildlife ranch environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Equipment Operator / Maintenance Technician

Behrens Construction
09.2025 - Current
  • Operate and maintain heavy equipment in a rock quarry, perform preventative maintenance, and troubleshoot mechanical issues.

Service Technician

Blacker Heating & Air Conditioning
08.2024 - 09.2025
  • Diagnosed and repaired mechanical and electrical systems, installed new HVAC units, and applied troubleshooting skills transferable to ranch operations.

Ranch Hand

Harkey Ranch
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Assisted with livestock care, equipment operation, fencing, water systems, and daily ranch operations.

Ranch Hand

Texas Ten Ranch
11.2023 - 06.2024
  • Cared for livestock, installed and repaired water lines, maintained vehicles and equipment, and supported ranch infrastructure projects.

Ranch Foreman

VR Bar Ranching
09.2020 - 11.2023
  • Supervised employees, managed livestock and land resources, created schedules and budgets, and oversaw contractors and projects.

Ranch Foreman

Rocking A Outfitters
07.2019 - 09.2020
  • Managed exotic wildlife and hunting operations, supervised guides, and built strong hunter relationships.

Education

High School Diploma -

Eden
Texaas
01-2016

Skills

  • Exotic & Native Wildlife Care
  • Livestock Management
  • Habitat & Land Management
  • Water Systems & Fencing
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Equipment & Vehicle Maintenance
  • Welding
  • Electrical & Mechanical Repair
  • Teamwork
  • Reliability
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Worksite safety
  • Skid steer operation
  • Equipment inspections
  • Equipment operations
  • Safety compliance

Timeline

Equipment Operator / Maintenance Technician

Behrens Construction
09.2025 - Current

Service Technician

Blacker Heating & Air Conditioning
08.2024 - 09.2025

Ranch Hand

Harkey Ranch
06.2024 - 08.2024

Ranch Hand

Texas Ten Ranch
11.2023 - 06.2024

Ranch Foreman

VR Bar Ranching
09.2020 - 11.2023

Ranch Foreman

Rocking A Outfitters
07.2019 - 09.2020

High School Diploma -

Eden

Cover Letter

Dear Hiring Manager

My name is Ryan Holden, and I am writing to apply for a Ranch Hand position on your ranch. I have several years of hands-on ranching experience, including livestock care, land management, equipment operation, and facility maintenance, and I am eager to continue building my skills in a wildlife ranch environment. I have worked on multiple ranches in Texas, including serving as a Ranch Foreman, where I was responsible for daily livestock care, maintaining water systems and fencing, operating and maintaining equipment, and supporting overall ranch operations. I also have experience working with exotic wildlife and assisting with hunting operations alongside guides and staff.

I bring strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills from my background in HVAC, construction, and equipment operation. I am dependable, safety-minded, willing to work long hours, and always ready to learn. I take pride in doing quality work and supporting the overall success of the ranch.

 Thank you for your time and consideration. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how I could contribute to your operation.

     Sincerely,Ryan Holden