Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Samantha Ayers

Okeechobee,FL

Summary

Dynamic ranch hand with extensive experience at a family business, excelling in livestock care and equipment repair. Proven ability to enhance animal health through effective feeding and medication administration. A dedicated team player, skilled in operating heavy machinery and fostering strong relationships with veterinarians to ensure optimal livestock management.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Ranch Hand

Family Business
11.2021 - Current
  • Operated and maintained farm equipment, ensuring efficient and safe operation during daily tasks.
  • Assisted in breeding and caring for livestock, enhancing animal health and productivity.
  • Implemented feeding schedules, improving consistency in nutrition for animals.
  • Monitored pasture conditions, identifying needs for irrigation or reseeding to optimize grazing areas.
  • Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
  • Ensured healthy livestock through regular monitoring, vaccination, and treatment of illnesses.
  • Branded and tagged livestock for proper identification and security when lost and stolen.
  • Provided comprehensive care for horses including grooming, feeding, exercising, and medical attention as needed.
  • Assisted laborers by loading and unloading heavy machinery and equipment.
  • Built strong relationships with local veterinarians to ensure timely access to professional advice on animal health issues.
  • Maintained cleanliness and order in all ranch facilities, ensuring healthy environment for livestock and staff.

Restaurant Server

Eggshells Kitchen
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing guest satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Managed multiple tables simultaneously, ensuring timely order delivery and accuracy.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate efficient meal preparation and presentation.
  • Trained new servers on menu offerings and best practices for customer interactions.
  • Implemented upselling techniques, contributing to increased revenue per table served.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, maintaining a positive dining experience.
  • Conducted daily inventory checks, reducing food waste through effective stock management.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area, adhering to health and safety standards.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming dining environment for guest comfort and enjoyment.
  • Contributed to team success by assisting fellow servers during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Boosted overall sales by confidently recommending daily specials and upselling menu items.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.

Education

No Degree - General Studies

Okeechobee High School
Okeechobee, FL
01-2027

Skills

  • Physical strength
  • Equipment Repair
  • Horseback riding
  • Feeding animals
  • Team player
  • Teamwork
  • Farm and ranch operations
  • Cattle corralling
  • Livestock care
  • Animal care
  • Medication administration
  • Livestock operations
  • Western-style riding
  • Operating heavy machinery
  • Animal maintenance
  • Groundwork
  • Horse grooming
  • Horse training
  • Grounds maintenance
  • Agriculture
  • Livestock management

Accomplishments

I have accomplished numerous amounts of animals being trained, given new homes with very happy people due to my medical attention with horses, cows, dogs.

Interests

  • Horseback Riding
  • Running
  • Camping
  • Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
  • Animal Welfare Advocacy
  • Animal Care

Timeline

Restaurant Server

Eggshells Kitchen
01.2025 - 06.2025

Ranch Hand

Family Business
11.2021 - Current

No Degree - General Studies

Okeechobee High School