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Stony Trainham

Wichita Falls

Summary

Dynamic General Ranch Manager with a proven track record at Quinn Family Ranch, excelling in project management and environmental stewardship. Expert in pasture management and animal husbandry, I successfully mitigated weather-related incidents while enhancing operational efficiency. Strong relationship builder, skilled in contract negotiations and team supervision, ensuring optimal performance and safety.

Experienced with optimizing ranch operations to boost productivity and animal care standards. Utilizes effective team management and strategic resource allocation to enhance operational efficiency. Knowledge of best practices in livestock care, pasture management, and sustainable agriculture to ensure top-notch results.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Ranch Manager

Quinn Family Ranch
02.2009 - 06.2025
  • Directed maintenance activities, maintaining excellent condition of facilities, equipment, and infrastructure on a 12,000 acre farm and ranch.
  • Overseeing ranch inventory, purchases and sales.
  • Project development and and completion.
  • Managing employees and contractors.
  • Mitigated weather related incidents such as droughts, floods, extreme freezes, extreme heat, hail damage, lightning strikes, tornados, pasture fires and pest afflictions.
  • Implemented pasture control practices such as invasive plant/tree removal and remediation.
  • Heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
  • Helped to create all grazing and hunting leases and contracts.
  • Implemented a multiple point, feed and watering program for a 1000 acre high fence program.
  • Installed and maintained approximately 10 miles of private water lines.
  • Directed maintenance activities, maintaining excellent condition of facilities, equipment, and infrastructure.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable contracts for supplies and services.
  • Coordinated logistics for transportation of goods to market or processing facilities in a timely manner, minimizing losses due to spoilage or delays.
  • Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
  • Budgeted equipment purchases and regular repairs.
  • Hired new ranch hands and livestock handlers seasonally.

Farm Ranch Hand

Miller Creek Ranch
01.2005 - 02.2009
  • Administered feed supplements to cows and other livestock.
  • Operated heavy machinery safely while following all applicable guidelines for proper use and maintenance.
  • Assisted in the safe transportation of livestock from one location to another, minimizing stress on the animals.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects such as fence construction or barn renovations for improved functionality.
  • Increased overall farm efficiency by maintaining and repairing farm equipment, ensuring prompt completion of tasks.
  • Ensured timely planting and harvesting of crops by operating various types of agricultural machinery.


Cable Splicer

Valor Telecom
01.2002 - 12.2005
  • Delivered exceptional service by responding quickly to emergency repair requests from customers experiencing outages or other network disruptions.
  • Supported strong client relationships with clear communication regarding project progress and potential delays.
  • Trained on pole climbing, bucket truck operation and ladder handling.
  • Enhanced network reliability by performing routine maintenance and repairs on cable systems.


Cabinet Builder

Self-employeed
12.2000 - 12.2002
  • Developed comprehensive estimates for clients based on material costs, labor hours, and project complexity.
  • Prepared finished products for delivery or installation by carefully packaging components to prevent damage during transport.
  • Contributed creative input during design meetings to help achieve unique aesthetics for each project.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities when faced with unexpected challenges throughout the cabinet building process.

Education

Ranch Management

Cisco Junior College
Cisco, TX
01-1999

Skills

  • Land management
  • Safety practices
  • Scheduling
  • Inventory control
  • Project management
  • Facility maintenance
  • Contract negotiations
  • Pasture management
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Equipment operation
  • Self motivation

Certification

  • Licensed Real Estate Agent - 2013-Present
  • All lines adjuster license - 2025

Timeline

General Ranch Manager

Quinn Family Ranch
02.2009 - 06.2025

Farm Ranch Hand

Miller Creek Ranch
01.2005 - 02.2009

Cable Splicer

Valor Telecom
01.2002 - 12.2005

Cabinet Builder

Self-employeed
12.2000 - 12.2002

Ranch Management

Cisco Junior College

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