Jacob Welker
Stoneham
Summary
Experienced Ranch Hand and Bullfighter with strong skills in livestock management and equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal health and safety in operations.
Diligent worker with comprehensive experience in livestock care, equipment maintenance, and farm operations. Known for effectively supporting daily ranch activities and ensuring smooth operations. Demonstrated skills in animal husbandry and machinery repair.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch Hand/ Bullfighter
Cervi Championship Rodeo
Stoneham, CO
12.2023 - Current
- Managed daily feeding and care for livestock, ensuring optimal health and productivity.
- Operated and maintained ranch equipment, promoting safety and efficiency in operations.
- Assisted in handling and training rodeo animals, enhancing performance during events.
- Monitored pasture conditions, implementing improvements to support sustainable grazing practices.
- 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.
Feed Mill Operator
Ehling Custom Mills
Hutchinson, KS
03.2018 - 12.2023
- Operated and maintained feed milling equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Monitored ingredient quality, adjusting formulations for consistency and adherence to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Trained new operators on machinery use, safety protocols, and standard operating procedures.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment, identifying maintenance needs to prevent downtime.
- Maintained detailed production records, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and quality standards.
Ranch Hand
Sugar Creek Ranch
Partridge, KS
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Operated heavy machinery for efficient cattle handling and pasture management.
- Maintained equipment, ensuring safety and operational readiness at all times.
- Monitored livestock health, identifying early signs of illness to ensure proper care.
- Trained new staff on ranch protocols and equipment operation to enhance team efficiency.
- Repaired equipment and animal living spaces.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation And Sports Management
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS12.2017
High School Diploma -
Pretty Prairie High School
Pretty Prairie, KS05.2013
Skills
- Physical strength
- Equipment Repair
- Feeding animals
- Team player
- Teamwork
- Basic welding
- Farm and ranch operations
- Cattle corralling
- Machinery upkeep
- Tractor driving
- Hand tools
- Animal care
- Medication administration
- Livestock operations
- Operating heavy machinery
- Groundwork
- Harvesting
- Machinery repairs
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Leadership qualities
- Basic mechanical skills
- Agriculture
- Lifting and carrying [number] pounds
- Heavy machinery operation
- Caring for livestock
Timeline
Ranch Hand/ Bullfighter
Cervi Championship Rodeo
12.2023 - Current
Feed Mill Operator
Ehling Custom Mills
03.2018 - 12.2023
Ranch Hand
Sugar Creek Ranch
11.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Recreation And Sports Management
Fort Hays State University
High School Diploma -
Pretty Prairie High School