Todd Plummer
Garden City,KS
Summary
Proven leader and skilled ranch hand with extensive experience in livestock operations and machinery upkeep, demonstrated at Smoky Y Red Angus. Excelled in equipment repair and team management, overseeing 12 employees at Western Plains Energy to enhance plant efficiency. Known for physical strength and leadership qualities, adept at driving results through meticulous attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch Hand
Smoky Y Red Angus
12.2022 - 05.2024
- Mended fences in disrepair to prevent livestock from wandering off and to keep predators out.
- Herded livestock using ranch ATVs.
- Moved livestock by herding animals to different ranch locations to avoid pasture damage.
- Kept grounds clean and orderly by monitoring and repairing fences, shoveling snow and removing debris.
- Branded and tagged livestock for proper identification and security when lost and stolen.
- Ensured healthy livestock through regular monitoring, vaccination, and treatment of illnesses.
- Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
- Repaired equipment and animal living spaces.
Farm & Ranch Hand
Kelvin Ottley Farms
01.2020 - 11.2022
- 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.
- Contributed to a clean and organized work environment by keeping barns, pens, and other areas free from debris and hazards.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency, and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
Ethanol Plant
Western Plains Energy
03.2008 - 01.2020
- Production Supervisor - Making sure plant was operating correctly & efficiently
- Over sea 12 employees
- Daily maintenance of the plant
Education
Ag Business
Dodge City Community College
Dodge City, KSHigh School Diploma -
Oakley Sr High School
Oakley, KS05.1990
Skills
- Physical Strength
- Equipment Repair
- Feeding animals
- Basic Welding
- Machinery upkeep
- Tractor driving
- Hand tools
- Livestock care
- Medication Administration
- Livestock Operations
- Harvesting
- Grounds Maintenance
- Leadership Qualities
Timeline
Ranch Hand
Smoky Y Red Angus
12.2022 - 05.2024
Farm & Ranch Hand
Kelvin Ottley Farms
01.2020 - 11.2022
Ethanol Plant
Western Plains Energy
03.2008 - 01.2020
Ag Business
Dodge City Community College
High School Diploma -
Oakley Sr High School
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