Steven Davis
Markleeville,CA
Summary
Experienced in cattle management and herd health monitoring, with proven skills in effective communication and problem solving. Dedicated to overseeing daily ranch operations for optimal herd productivity. Experienced lead cowboy with a strong focus on cattle management, and herd health monitoring.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cowboy
RN Fulstone Co.
Smith, Nevada
10.2019 - 04.2023
- Day to day care of 1,200 cow/calf pairs.
- Moving cattle to and from permits in California during the summer.
- Oversight of winter BLM Permits in Nevada.
- Weaning, branding, doctoring and shipping cattle.
- Conducted regular maintenance on stock water systems to ensure consistent water supply for cattle.
- Care of weaned calves in feedlot.
Cow Boss
Squaw Valley Ranch
Midas, NV
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Day to day care of cattle, up to 7,000 head.
- Management of cowboy crew.
- Branding, weaning, vaccinating and shipping cattle.
- Moving cattle from summer allotments to winter permits.
- Maintained water lines and irrigation systems.
- Operated ranch equipment.
- Welding
Cowboy
Houret Cattle Co.
Lakeview, Oregon
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Day to day care for yearlings on summer pasture and winter grass in California.
- Monitored health and doctored cattle.
- Cared for cow/calf pairs in summer allotments and winter pasture in California.
Lead Cowboy- JS Division
JR Simplot Company
Grand View, Idaho
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Supervised hired cowboys and daily ranch operations.
- Monitored the health and movements of cattle.
- Maintained stock water systems.
- Maintained fences.
- Moved cattle from winter to summer allotments.
- Operating ranch machinery such as tractors, backhoes, excavators, dozers.
Skills
- Cattle management
- Herd health monitoring
- Water system maintenance
- Ranch equipment operation
- Branding and shipping
- Veterinary assistance
- Crew supervision
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Equipment maintenance know-how
- Wildlife conservation awareness
- Water resource management
- Advanced roping skills
- Branding and identification techniques
- Cattle management proficiency
- Basic veterinary skills
- Fence repair and construction
- Animal husbandry expertise
- Strong leadership qualities
- Range management experience
- Animal medical knowledge
Timeline
Lead Cowboy
RN Fulstone Co.
10.2019 - 04.2023
Cow Boss
Squaw Valley Ranch
12.2018 - 10.2019
Cowboy
Houret Cattle Co.
10.2017 - 12.2018
Lead Cowboy- JS Division
JR Simplot Company
10.2015 - 10.2017