career objective                              

 

thorough and analytical professional seeking to leverage expertise in leadership and cattle ranching in support of organization s financial, marketing, or supply objectives.

 

profile                                                

 

ø  comprehensive understanding of beef cattle industry with proven track record of accomplishment within professional and academic sectors.

ø  effective leadership skills honed through progressive roles within high-paced, demanding environments that required balancing of numerous projects with varying degrees of priority.

ø  reputation for strong work ethic, exceptional commitment to customers, industry knowledge, approachability and ability to get the job done by focusing on priority tasks, responding to sense of urgency and tenacious commitment to results.

ø  dedicated to continuous improvement through ongoing training and education.

 

professional experience                

 

buckhorn ranch and grove-zolfo springs, fl                                                                    1996 to 2009

hand labor / equipment operator / crew foreman / assistant manager of operations

  successfully achieved progressive advancement to support strategic operational direction of ranch, including fulfillment of production, financial, and marketing goals established by management.

  conferred with managers to determine production requirements, conditions of equipment and supplies, and work schedules.

  monitored animal care, maintenance, and breeding as well as packing and transfer activities to ensure proper execution of worker duties.

  delivered key training in animal care procedures, maintenance, and safety precautions and directed facility repairs and maintenance.

  observed animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, notifying veterinarians and other management as necessary.

  prepared in-depth reports concerning facility activities, employees time records, and animal treatment.

 

d&s cattle company-zolfo springs, fl                                                                            summer 2007

intern

  accommodated diverse array of roles for beef broker service, assisting with sorting, loading, and care of animals while shadowing three owners in daily operations and attending sales and customer meetings to acquire key business knowledge.

 

university of florida-gainesville, fl                                                                                   2006 to 2008

research assistant, animal science department

  supported wide range of ph.d. and masters research projects related to beef production methodologies and executed general facility maintenance in compliance with safety policies specified by departmental and medical regulations.

 

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further experience as carpet remover, valet, staff coordinator, equipment operator, and maintenance & electrical worker.

 

education & activities                     

 

university of florida-gainesville, fl

master of agricultural business, food and resource economics program

bachelor of science in animal science (beef cattle), minor in animal nutrition

  three-time dean s list and animal science department scholarship recipient.

  top 20% nationwide analytical writing score for gre.

 

activities:

member, kappa alpha order

member, block and bridle cattleman s association

member, masters of agribusiness organization

volunteer, adopt a highway

member, graduate student organization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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hiring agent name

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company name

address

city/state/zip code

 

dear__________________:

 

with more than 13 years of experience within the cattle and ranching arena, i have honed my skills for the express purpose of supporting profitability and productivity objectives. it is with this expertise that i hope to prove myself invaluable to (company name) in the role of (role title).

 

in addition to a master of agricultural business, a bachelor of science in animal science, and a results-oriented work ethic, i also can offer:

  focused experience gained from progressive roles within academic and private sectors executing key research and acquiring financial, marketing, and supply knowledge of beef industry.

  motivate and lead multidisciplinary teams to ensure productivity and morale in high-pressure situations centered upon process improvement.

  proactively develop strategic alternatives that drive continuous improvement goals.

  ensure timely completion of all projects within established schedules.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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