William Walden
Twin City,GA
Summary
Hardworking Farm Hand known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in animal husbandry, crop management, and equipment maintenance. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations on the farm. Skilled in managing and caring for a variety of farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals with hands-on experience in monitoring animal health, administering medication, and maintaining cleanliness of animal habitats. Possess strong organizational skills to efficiently manage daily tasks and schedules. Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team, ensuring optimal productivity and improved animal welfare standards. Successfully implemented practices that increased the overall well-being of animals under care, leading to healthier livestock and enhanced operational efficiency.
Precision-driven Welding Fabricator known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in MIG and stick welding techniques, ensuring quality craftsmanship in metal fabrication projects. Excel in problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability to meet project demands and deadlines effectively. Have a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Hand
Hilltop Farms
Twin City, GA
01.2016 - Current
- Moved equipment, poultry or livestock manually or using trucks or carts.
- Kept detailed records of crop production, livestock health, and equipment maintenance.
- Harvested crops manually and with machinery, minimizing loss and damage.
- Operated and maintained farm machinery and equipment, following safety protocols.
- Harvested crops according to season and maintained records of yields.
- Monitored animal health, identifying and reporting any signs of illness.
- Assisted in the planting, cultivating, and harvesting of crops, ensuring timely and efficient processes.
- Provided assistance during birthing events for livestock animals.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to livestock under supervision.
- Fed and watered livestock, ensuring their health and well-being.
- Planted seeds according to prescribed methods of production.
- Used all-terrain vehicles to patrol expansive land holding, pastures and grazing areas to monitor animal activities.
- Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks or other enclosures.
- Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
- Participated in the loading and unloading of harvested products and supplies.
- Assisted in the preparation of soil for planting by tilling and plowing fields.
- Weeded fields manually or used specialized tools such as hoes or cultivators.
- Collected eggs from chicken coops on a daily basis.
- Marked livestock to identify ownership and grade using brands, tags or tattoos.
- Segregated animals according to weight, age, and physical condition.
Fabrication Welder
E-con Fabrications
Millen, GA
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks or other transportation vehicles for delivery purposes.
- Collaborated closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Management
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GASkills
- Safe equipment use
- Barn maintenance
- Field work
- Livestock care
- Equipment management
- Harvesting knowledge
- Fence repair
- Machinery operation
- Weed management
- Tractor and implement operation
- Planting crops
- Cattle herding
- Crop rotation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
E-con Fabrications
01.2023 - 01.2025
Farm Hand
Hilltop Farms
01.2016 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Management
Georgia Southern University
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