Silas Chmielewski
Missoula,MT
Summary
Self-motivated Ranch Hand with success in caring for an agricultural property. Competent in using problem-solving techniques while working with animals and maintaining the grounds. Quick-thinking in reporting property damage or serious concerns promptly to the supervisor before resolving the issue. Talented in prioritizing safety when operating heavy machinery and hand tools. Mindset of hard work and discipline in the field, prioritizing the project at hand.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch Hand
The Clark Ranch
Phillipsburg, MT
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained fences and gates to ensure safety of animals.
- Performed general ranch maintenance such as cleaning stalls, barns, and other areas.
- Thinned out trees to ensure the health of the surrounding forest
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate daily tasks efficiently.
- Repaired broken fencing or other structures on the property.
- Assisted in the daily care of livestock, including feeding and watering animals.
- operated tools such as weedwhackers, pulaskis, shovels, drills, and chainsaws
- Operated irrigation systems to ensure adequate water for crops and pastures.
- Used all-terrain vehicles to patrol expansive land holding, pastures and grazing areas to monitor animal activities.
Retail Worker
The Sports Exchange
Missoula, MT
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted in marketing activities designed to increase customer loyalty and promote sales growth.
- Maintained cleanliness of store by sweeping floors, dusting surfaces, emptying trash cans and mopping spills.
- Assisted in inventory management by stocking shelves, organizing merchandise and tracking sales data.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering questions, resolving problems and addressing complaints in a professional manner.
- Greeted customers, identified their needs and provided assistance with product selection.
- Help customers load purchased equipment when necessary.
Ranch Hand
Harmony Stables
Missoula, MT
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Harvested hay for use in winter months.
- Performed general ranch maintenance such as cleaning stalls, barns, and other areas.
- Operated tools such as weedwhackers and pole saws to lower fire danger and increase livability within the ranch.
- Implemented plans designed to improve efficiency of operations on the ranch.
- Assisted in the daily care of livestock, including feeding and watering animals.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws related to animal care.
- Followed safety protocols when operating tools and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hellgate High School
Missoula, MT06-2025
Skills
- Groundskeeping
- Teamwork
- Hand tools
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Fence building
- Irrigation Systems
- Physical Strength & Fitness
- Grounds Maintenance
Affiliations
- Hiking & Backpacking
- Wild camping
- Skiing
- Cliff jumping
- Investing
- High alpine mountain climbing
- Weightlifting
- off trail navigation using maps, gps and compass
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Ranch Hand
The Clark Ranch
06.2024 - Current
Retail Worker
The Sports Exchange
06.2022 - 08.2023
Ranch Hand
Harmony Stables
06.2021 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Hellgate High School
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