Trace Fikes
Leslie
Summary
Dedicated farm hand with extensive experience at both Lewis Farm and McElroy Ranch, skilled in livestock management and farm equipment maintenance. Proven ability to enhance productivity through effective animal care and infrastructure improvements. Dependable and adaptable, I excel in problem-solving and time management, ensuring optimal farm operations and animal health.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Hand
McElroy Ranch
05.2022 - Current
- Operated various farm machinery including tractors, plows, and balers for efficient land cultivation and hay crop production.
- Contributed to overall farm efficiency by performing regular equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Harvested crops at peak ripeness, ensuring highest quality produce for market.
- Maintained farm machinery to ensure operational efficiency, preventing downtime during critical planting and harvesting periods.
- Monitored weather forecasts to plan work schedules, minimizing disruption from adverse weather conditions.
- Trained part-time help in livestock care and ranch operations.
- Conducted regular maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime.
- Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
- Ensured proper animal care by administering medications, vaccinations, or treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Erected and maintained fencing to protect crops and livestock from predators, ensuring farm security.
- Assisted in birth of livestock, enhancing farm's productivity and animal well-being with skilled support.
- Conducted daily health checks on animals, swiftly identifying and addressing any signs of illness to maintain herd health.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Patrolled grazing grounds using ATVs and horses to monitor animals and determine movement, care or health-related needs.
Farm Hand
Angora Mountain Farms/Lewis Farms
05.2019 - Current
- Ensured proper animal care by administering medications, vaccinations, or treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
- Carried out daily farm tasks, such as feeding animals and checking cattle, to ensure animal health and welfare.
- Assisted in cultivating and harvesting hay crops.
- Operated various farm machinery, including tractors, plows, and balers, for efficient land cultivation and hay crop production.
- Monitored crop health and implemented pest control measures effectively.
- Conducted regular maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime.
- Erected and maintained fencing to protect crops and livestock from predators, ensuring farm security.
- Conducted daily health checks on animals, swiftly identifying and addressing any signs of illness to maintain herd health.
- Assisted in birth of livestock, enhancing farm's productivity and animal well-being with skilled support.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Patrolled grazing grounds using ATVs and horses to monitor animals and determine movement, care or health-related needs.
Education
No Degree - High School Diploma
Marshall High School
Marshall, AR05-2027
No Degree - Automotive Mechanics
North Central Vocational Center
Leslie, AR05-2027
Skills
- Dependable and hardworking
- Time management
- Feeding livestock
- Farm equipment maintenance, repair, and operation
- Problem-solving
- Heavy lifting
- Physical stamina
- Fence and property construction and maintenance
- Livestock management, handling, birthing and insemination
- Fertilizer application
- Bush hogging
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Farm Hand
McElroy Ranch
05.2022 - Current
Farm Hand
Angora Mountain Farms/Lewis Farms
05.2019 - Current
No Degree - High School Diploma
Marshall High School
No Degree - Automotive Mechanics
North Central Vocational Center