Will Hayes
Houston
Summary
I am a reliable/ determined worker with skills oriented towards animals. Experienced in managing cattle, operating heavy machinery, and maintaining farm/ranch equipment. Excelled at Bullard Farms in halter-breaking yearlings and implementing agricultural best practices. Work very well with others and I am a team player. I have experience working under highly rated-veterinarians and experienced ranchers. I am currently a student majoring in Ranch Management and am looking to further my knowledge within the agricultural industry.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch Hand/Intern
Sarco Creek Ranch
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in the transportation of livestock between pastures, ensuring stress-free movement for both animals and handlers.
- Managed financial records and budgeting for the ranch, maintaining cost-effective operations.
- Communicated effectively with the Ranch Manager regarding daily operations, challenges, and potential opportunities for improvement.
- Ensured animal welfare, monitoring their well-being and addressing any health concerns promptly.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Fed and watered over cattle according to strict feeding schedules and dietary needs.
RANCH HAND
Graff Ranch
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed general ranch maintenance duties including fencing repair, installation, irrigation systems maintenance, equipment operation, repair and facility upkeep
- Assisted in the preparation of hay bales for storage during winter months
- Operated and maintained farm equipment such as tractors and balers
- Proficiently operated tractors, ATVs, forklifts and other heavy machinery for various ranch operations
- Controlled weeds and pests using appropriate methods
- Monitored grazing areas regularly to assess plant health status and adjust accordingly
- Drove trucks, tractors, and other equipment to distribute feed to animals
- Shifted animals between grazing areas for sufficient access to food
RANCH HAND
Bullard Farms
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Halter broke 14 yearling race horses
- Helped ranch staff maintain gates, fences, and drainage systems
- Operated and maintained farm equipment such as tractors and balers
- Fixed animal shelters, pens and enclosures to keep animals safe
- Assisted with farm chore coverage to maintain animals and garden
- Worked directly under Dr
- Tommy Bullard
- Drove trucks, tractors, and other equipment to distribute feed to animals
RANCH HAND
Twin V Ranch
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked and managed cattle on a daily basis
- Helped ranch staff maintain gates, fences, and drainage systems
- Assisted with farm chore coverage to maintain animals and garden
- Monitored livestock health and administered treatments as needed
- Patrolled grazing lands on horseback or using all-terrain vehicles
- Sprayed livestock with disinfectants and insecticides, or dipped or bathed animals
- Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks, or other enclosures
- Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies
- Drove trucks, tractors, and other equipment to distribute feed to animals
- Castrated animals, dock ears and tails and shear coats to collect hair
RANCH HAND
Twin V Ranch
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Worked and managed cattle on a daily basis
- Helped ranch staff maintain gates, fences, and drainage systems
- Controlled weeds and pests using appropriate methods
- Assisted with farm chore coverage to maintain animals and garden
- Performed various tasks to maintain ranch workshop and tools in clean and safe condition
- Coordinated with ranch team to seek help with ranch tasks
- Fixed animal shelters, pens and enclosures to keep animals safe
- Patrolled grazing lands on horseback or using all-terrain vehicles
RANCH HAND INTERN
Twin V Ranch
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Interviewed and selected for an internship to work at Twin V Ranch as a ranch hand
- Duties included: fence building, weed cleaning, removing snakes and wild boar from the property, feeding animals, and cleaning the stalls of the animals, tended to the cattle, and rode horses
Education
Bachelor of Science - RANCH MANAGEMENT
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX01.2025
Skills
- Team Player
- Land Management
- Work Ethics
- Able To Halter Break Horses
- Animal Husbandry
- Livestock management
- Operating Heavy Machinery
Timeline
Ranch Hand/Intern
Sarco Creek Ranch
05.2024 - 08.2024
RANCH HAND
Graff Ranch
05.2023 - 08.2023
RANCH HAND
Bullard Farms
05.2022 - 08.2022
RANCH HAND
Twin V Ranch
06.2021 - 08.2021
RANCH HAND
Twin V Ranch
06.2020 - 08.2020
RANCH HAND INTERN
Twin V Ranch
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - RANCH MANAGEMENT
Texas Christian University
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