Travis Jackson
Summary
Experienced Ranch Manager with over 15 years of diverse experience in the private sector, state agencies, and a research university. Demonstrated expertise in ranch management concepts and a strong skill set to effectively implement them.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch Manager
Lewis Energy Lands LLC
01.2020 - Current
- Direct management of 36,000 acres in South Texas on four separate ranches
- Oversee a team of 21 employees
- Responsible for a 465 head cow/calf cattle operation, including the marketing and purchasing of livestock
- Managing wildlife operations, coordinating with appropriate state agencies, reporting and maintaining harvest data on game species
- Responsible for various exotic game species
- Inspect and oversee brush management, fence building, pen building, construction, and water resource development
- Supervising and coordinating various ranch activities for guests
- Overseeing equipment repairs and maintenance
- Supervise all agricultural projects including the planting and harvesting of annual and perennial crops
- Administration duties include general accounting, budget proposals, managing financial reports, contract administration including the ranch's H2A program.
- Enhanced animal welfare through proper nutrition, healthcare, and monitoring procedures.
- Maintained ranch records and documentation.
- Increased overall efficiency with the implementation of new technologies and equipment in ranch operations.
Wildlife/Assistant Ranch Manger
Lewis Energy Lands LLC
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Management of native wildlife on 25,000 total acres on ranches in Texas
- Assisting with cattle operations including cattle workings, pasture rotations, breeding, doctoring, cattle sales and purchases
- Assisting with exotic wildlife management and captures.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Maintained ranch records and documentation.
- Improved ranch productivity by implementing efficient management strategies and resource allocation.
Ranch Manager
Eslabon Ranch
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Managing the wildlife of a private ranch and growing a sustainable wild game populations
- Surveys using trail cameras, aerial and visual methods
- Main hunting guide
- Installing and maintenance of water stations for game and non-game species
- Predator control by trapping and snaring
- The daily care of ranch animals
- Chemical immobilization of deer
- Coordinating breeding plans
- Managing cattle
- Coordinating with local businesses
- Building and machinery upkeep
- Maintaining ranch roads
- Supervising other ranch employees
Intern
Nooner Ranch
01.2012
- Assist with deer breeding pens, guiding hunters, assisting with habitat management
- Maintaining property and machinery, general ranch labor
Temporary Property Technician
Colorado Division of Wildlife
01.2011
- Maintaining state properties and boundary marking, assist fisheries and big game biologists, general labor, radio telemetry for sage grouse and big horn sheep.
Research Assistant
University of Tennessee
01.2010
- Grassland bird research, focusing on Bachman's sparrow, territory mapping, point counts, banding passerines.
Seasonal Intern
Alabama DCNR
01.2009
- Trapping and Banding waterfowl and mourning doves, general duties pertaining to the operation of a wildlife management area
- Planting food plots for wildlife, mainly dove and whitetail deer.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Management
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN01.2010
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Quick Learner
- Fast Learner
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Project Management
- Analytical mindset
- Strategic planning and analysis
- Recordkeeping
- Billing and coding
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
Other Qualifications
- BQA Certified
- CWD Sample Collector
References
- Erin Gilmore, Admin. Manager, Lewis Energy Lands, LLC, 956-286-8038
- Justin Dixon, Owner/Manager, Rafter D Ranch, 361-571-0171
- Jake Albritton, Manager, Cactus Jack Ranch, 334-391-9617
Timeline
Ranch Manager
Lewis Energy Lands LLC
01.2020 - Current
Wildlife/Assistant Ranch Manger
Lewis Energy Lands LLC
01.2018 - 01.2020
Ranch Manager
Eslabon Ranch
01.2013 - 01.2018
Intern
Nooner Ranch
01.2012
Temporary Property Technician
Colorado Division of Wildlife
01.2011
Research Assistant
University of Tennessee
01.2010
Seasonal Intern
Alabama DCNR
01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Management
University of Tennessee
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