Tye Barber
Purdon,TX
Summary
Talented Ranch Hand offering 30 years of expertise in caring for livestock and maintaining a property. Resourceful in recognizing illness in animals and taking proper precautions quickly. Proficient in performing preventive maintenance on fences, property and equipment. Experienced in animal husbandry and willing to learning new skills.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch Hand/ Driver
Parrish Livestock
01.2025 - Current
- Managed daily feeding and care routines for livestock to ensure optimal health and productivity.
- Operated and maintained farm equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency in daily operations.
- Assisted in the monitoring of animal behavior to identify health issues or distress signals promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to implement best practices in animal husbandry and pasture management.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities and equipment, reporting maintenance needs to supervisors.
- Documented daily activities, including feed inventory, veterinary visits, and livestock movements for record-keeping accuracy.
- Mended fences in disrepair to prevent livestock from wandering off and to keep predators out.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
- Repaired equipment and animal living spaces.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Cleared brush and maintained trails to keep ranch safe and accessible for animals and people.
- 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.
- Provided comprehensive care for horses including grooming, feeding, exercising, and medical attention as needed.
Ranch Hand
Day Work
2010 - Current
- Cared for about Number animals by feeding, watering, vaccinating and assisting with birthing.
- Assisted in the safe birth of livestock by monitoring pregnant animals closely and acting as a birthing assistant when necessary.
- Conducted regular health checks on animals to preemptively address any signs of illness or distress.
Ranch Hand
Melton Ranch
2017 - 01.2025
- Assisted with livestock management, including feeding, grooming, and health monitoring.
- Monitored animal behavior for signs of illness or distress, reporting issues promptly for resolution.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Maintained condition of stock horses used to herd cattle.
Lineman Foreman
Navarro County Electric
09.2010 - 01.2025
- Supervised crew in installation and maintenance of electrical distribution systems.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during operational tasks.
- Coordinated daily work schedules to optimize resource allocation.
- Trained new team members on equipment usage and safety protocols.
Cowboy
Feedyards
1996 - 2010
- Managed daily cattle operations, ensuring proper feeding and care for livestock.
- Oversaw health assessments of cattle, implementing protocols to maintain herd well-being.
- Coordinated transportation logistics for livestock, optimizing routes to enhance efficiency.
- Trained junior staff on animal handling techniques and safety procedures.
- Developed feeding schedules tailored to herd requirements, improving nutritional outcomes.
- Performed essential animal husbandry tasks such as administering vaccinations, branding, dehorning, castrating, and ear tagging to ensure optimal livestock health.
- Managed inventory of feed supplies while maintaining cost efficiency through careful tracking of consumption rates.
- Ensured high-quality horse training through consistency in exercise routines, skill development exercises, and regular assessments of progress.
- Reduced injuries to both animals and handlers by implementing effective safety measures when working with large livestock or heavy machinery.
- Spearheaded efforts to repair fencing around the property when necessary, ensuring that all enclosures were secure for livestock containment.
- Improved horse care by implementing efficient feeding and grooming routines.
- Promoted positive animal welfare practices by recognizing signs of stress or illness in both horses and cattle and taking appropriate action when needed.
- Optimized cattle herding strategies by utilizing expert horsemanship skills and collaborating with fellow cowboys.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of Type stock, prioritizing health and wellness.
- Patrolled grazing grounds using ATVs and horses to monitor animals and determine movement, care or health-related needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stanton Co High School
Johnson, KSSkills
- Equipment Repair
- Physical strength
- Horseback riding
- Feeding animals
- Basic welding
- Farm and ranch operations
- Cattle corralling
- Tractor driving
- Livestock care
- Animal care
- Hand tools
- Livestock operations
- Animal maintenance
- Animal health monitoring
References
Wayne Barber cattle care. 806-886-5774
Derrick McCauly. 620-353-9598
Ben Melton 903-875-9228
Rusty Andrews. 903-641-7190
Kyle Parrish. 903-654-8996
Timeline
Ranch Hand/ Driver
Parrish Livestock
01.2025 - Current
Lineman Foreman
Navarro County Electric
09.2010 - 01.2025
Ranch Hand
Day Work
2010 - Current
Ranch Hand
Melton Ranch
2017 - 01.2025
Cowboy
Feedyards
1996 - 2010
High School Diploma -
Stanton Co High School