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FARM MANAGER
Summary

Anything in maintenance or electrical is what I have always loved to do. I am proficient in troubleshooting and electrical design in general. I went back to school because I wanted to learn about something interesting and passion led me to this growing field. Engineering has always been something I've been interested in; how things work and executing the task seamlessly wether it is building or fixing. I am a well-qualified and highly dedicated as a farm professional offering excellent leadership skills, understanding of business operations and expertise in production. Adept at using and maintaining all types of farm equipment. Safety-driven supervisor looking for growth-oriented position. I will apply everything I have learned and experienced to this field. I am also very successful in playing the stock market as a long term investor and experienced in currencies. I think I will be a great asset to your company and look forward to learning from the best. Thanks for your considerations and references are available on request.

Skills
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Electrical Wiring
  • Troubleshooting
  • Computer Troubleshooting
  • Computer engineering, hardware and software
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Obsession in quality control
  • Resource allocation
  • Health assessments
  • Researching business options
  • Equipment operation
  • Safety practices
  • Analytical
  • Team supervision
  • Documentation skills
  • Supply purchasing
  • Allocating resources
  • Seeing the big picture
Experience
Farm Manager
City, StateCompany Name/Apr 2010 to Current
  • Demonstrated heuristic working techniques, practices and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance and reducing wasteful processes.
  • Oversaw more than 4 personnel and delivered mentorship and training to promote increased productivity.
  • Directed efficient crop production to maximize resource utilization and consistently meet schedule and financial demands.
  • Learned all aspects of operations (trades), including electrical, plumbing and mechanical maintenance.
  • Good communication skills and fluent in Spanish. Ability to direct employees in an efficient manner.
  • Worked with clients from around the world including top executives from Mexico, and South America.
  • Exceptional problem solving skills through empirical practices. Most issues we had on the farm I was able to fix. Electrical was always the most fascinating. Its important for me to fully understand exactly how each process worked before fixing the problem.
  • Proficient in operation and maintenance of heavy machinery including, skid steers, excavators, tractors, and mowers.
  • Ordered parts and other much needed items for farm production.
  • Trained new workers on safety and ranch procedures.
  • Worked with the owner (my father) to determine ranch needs.
  • Directed and worked well with other outsourced projects including construction of barns and other building projects.
Horse Foreman
City, StateCompany Name/Sep 2008 to Feb 2009
  • Worked as a racetrack foreman with hall of fame trainer Patrick Biancone, $32,595,888 lifetime earnings.
  • Mixed food rations daily with proper supplements for each individual horse.
  • Communicated positively with employees, demonstrating high company standards and mitigating issues immediately.
  • Flew to Louisiana with graded stake winner "Nownownow" to perform in G1 race. Rode on the plane with him to ensure proper treatment.
  • Worked with veterinarians and blacksmiths to ensure proper medications and ethically correct practices.
Assistant Horse Trainer
City, StateCompany Name/Oct 2007 to Mar 2008
  • Coordinated care and upkeep of thoroughbred racehorses and yearlings and equipped horses to be champion athletes via perfectly executed workouts.
  • Monitored horses' health and temperament for signs of injury and illness.
  • Worked with riders and jockeys to break horse habits.
  • Prepared horses for travel.
  • Scheduled training for riders and jockeys on specific horses.
  • Collaborated with ranch hands, vets and racers for comprehensive training.
  • Reported to trainer on horse's progress and performance and discussed each horse's fitness or training concerns.
  • Taught jockeys how to direct and manage horses.
  • Mastered rein tightening practices in coordination with race practices so jockey's speed-up signals to racing horse remained clear.
  • Assisted with establishing and implementing innovative breeding and training program for pro-level racehorses.
  • Perfected racehorse training and riding such that horses did what rider directed and knew that jockey must be obeyed without question.
  • Monitored and documented animal health, diet and behaviors to identify and address trends.
  • Protected animal health and wellbeing by keeping all areas clean, organized and free of hazards.
  • Observed animals' physical conditions to detect illness and unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
  • Evaluated animals and discussed suitability with owners based on factors such as temperament and age.
  • Evaluated animals for trainability to discuss training techniques.
Education and Training
Associates: Engineering And Electronics TechnologyKentucky Community & Technical CollegeCity
High School DiplomaLexington Catholic High SchoolAug 2005City
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Kentucky Community & Technical College
  • Lexington Catholic High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Farm Manager
  • Horse Foreman
  • Assistant Horse Trainer

Degrees

  • Associates : Engineering And Electronics Technology
    High School Diploma

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