William Watson
Blackstone,VA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Agricultural Specialist
Virgina Tech
05.2019 - Current
- serviced and maintained farm equipment and implements
- collected data used in the research of tobacco, small grains, and beef cattle
- install drain fields
- maintain well pumps for automatic waterers
- operating heavy equipment
Farm Manager
Watson Farm LLC.
12.2015 - 05.2019
- Completed structural inspections to determine maintenance requirements and organize repairs.
- Used recognized breeding practices to stabilize and improve stock.
- Directed sustainable waste recycling operations to reduce environmental impact.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.
- Budgeted equipment purchases and regular repairs.
- Operate heavy eqipment
- Maintain broiler houses to ensure the best quality bird
- Oversee pullet houses
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Sciences
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA12.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Agriculture Management
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.2012
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Hand and Power Tools
- Operating heavy equipment
- Agriculture Management
- Basic Carpentry
- Conservation Planning
- Seed Planting
- Time Management
- Operational Safety
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Insect Identification
- Soil Conservation
- Animal Physiology Knowledge
- Basic animal health
Timeline
Agricultural Specialist
Virgina Tech
05.2019 - Current
Farm Manager
Watson Farm LLC.
12.2015 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Sciences
Virginia Tech
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Agriculture Management
Virginia Tech