Thomas Winters
Goldthwaite,TX
Summary
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Calvary
Jordan Cattle Auction
San Saba, TX
06.2024 - Current
- Cattle Management: Guide and move cattle into and out of holding pens, sale rings, and other designated areas within the auction barn. Ensure cattle are calm, safe, and efficiently processed.
- Safety Oversight: Ensure both cattle and workers are kept safe during auctions. Respond quickly to any issues related to the handling of animals or equipment.
- Auction Floor Coordination: Collaborate with auctioneers, barn staff, and buyers to ensure cattle are presented and processed efficiently. Keep the flow of cattle moving without delays or disruption.
- Strong communication skills, particularly in high-pressure or fast-moving environments.
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and deal with potentially challenging situations, such as managing stressed animals or coordinating between multiple parties.
Assistant Ranch Manager
Jason and Charlette Allen
Goldthwaite, TX
11.2022 - Current
- Assist in the care, feeding, and health management of livestock (cattle, sheep, horses, etc.).
- Oversee daily feeding routines, water supply, and proper shelter for animals.
- Monitor livestock for signs of illness, injury, or other health concerns.
- Assist with breeding, calving, and handling of newborns.
- Assist in planning and coordinating daily and seasonal tasks to meet ranch goals.
- Help oversee fencing, corrals, pastures, and grazing rotations.
- Monitor and ensure proper maintenance of ranch equipment, vehicles, and machinery.
- Oversee and perform general ranch maintenance tasks, including repairing fences, gates, and barns
- Adaptable, well-organized, and capable of handling multiple responsibilities, from managing livestock to ensuring that the land and facilities are in top condition
Welder
Sam Bell
Goldthwaite, TX
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Suggested improvements to soldering process to increase efficiency.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Hills Private School
Millsap, TX05-2025
Skills
- Self-Directed
- Leadership, Teamwork and collaboration
- Equipment operation
- Customer relations
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Planning and Problem Solving Skills
- Team management
Timeline
Calvary
Jordan Cattle Auction
06.2024 - Current
Welder
Sam Bell
10.2023 - 04.2024
Assistant Ranch Manager
Jason and Charlette Allen
11.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
North Hills Private School