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Joseph Mayer

Alsip

Summary

Self-motivated Ranch Hand with success in caring for an agricultural property. Competent in using problem-solving techniques while working with animals and maintaining the grounds. Quick-thinking in reporting property damage or serious concerns promptly to the supervisor before resolving the issue. Talented in prioritizing safety when operating heavy machinery and hand tools.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Stable Worker

9 Acres Equestrian Center
Palos Park
03.2024 - Current
  • Maintaining stable equipment in good working order.
  • Cared for horses, and monitored health and living spaces.
  • Assisting with administering medications to horses.
  • Examined horses to detect illness, injury, or disease.
  • Cleaned horse's stalls.
  • Feed horses according to specific dietary needs.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for the horses, the workers, and the public.
  • Utilized basic carpentry and plumbing knowledge to maintain a functioning system within the stable.
  • Operation of skid steers and tractors.
  • Leading horses on walks around the property or trails nearby.
  • Educating new staff members on proper animal handling techniques and safety procedures.
  • Attending equine events such as shows or competitions.

Stable Worker

The Children's Farm at The Center
Palos Park
04.2023 - 02.2024
  • Provided tours and educational talks for visitors about ranch operations and livestock care.
  • Segregated animals according to weight, age, and physical condition.
  • Implemented pest and weed control measures to maintain healthy pastures.
  • Maintaining stable equipment in good working order.
  • Cared for livestock and monitored health and living spaces.
  • Assisting with administering medications to horses.
  • Used all-terrain vehicles to patrol expansive land holding, pastures and grazing areas to monitor animal activities.
  • Leading horses on walks around the property or trails nearby.
  • Baled hay and stored bales in proper areas on the property.
  • Operation of tractors, skid steers, loading trucks, and other various farm vehicles contingent on the job.
  • Rounding up cattle in pastures.
  • Utilizing general carpentry, plumbing, and mechanics knowledge to sustain a healthy, safe and functioning job environment.

Demolition and Carpentry Laborer

EIS Group
Burr Ridge
12.2017 - 01.2023
  • Inspected tiles, wall coverings or woodwork for breakage or damage.
  • Worked with demo crews on properties that sustained fire and water damage, which was various in nature.
  • Hauled material in and out of disastrous environments.
  • Boarded-up windows, walls, basements.
  • Operation of power tools.
  • Operation of gas-powered equipment.
  • Proper utilization of PPE.
  • Used levels and measuring tapes to ensure accuracy when installing fixtures or framing structures.
  • Filled nail holes and cracks with putty or plaster materials.
  • Sanded surfaces to prepare them for finishing treatments such as painting or staining.
  • Cut materials to specified sizes for installation with power saws and tile cutters.

Education

GED -

GED.com
Illinois
11-2023

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Animal care
  • Basic carpentry
  • Intermediate Math
  • Safety procedures
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Decision-making
  • Scheduling
  • Machinery upkeep
  • Lifting and carrying over 100 pounds
  • Guest services
  • Reliability
  • Analytical thinking
  • Excellent communication
  • Wood chopping
  • Teamwork
  • Accountability
  • Common Sense
  • Intermediate understanding of electrical schematics

Affiliations

  • Aquatics enthusiast fostering care to exotic fish in aquariums.

Languages

English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Stable Worker

9 Acres Equestrian Center
03.2024 - Current

Stable Worker

The Children's Farm at The Center
04.2023 - 02.2024

Demolition and Carpentry Laborer

EIS Group
12.2017 - 01.2023

GED -

GED.com

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