Blake Cox
Curtis
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in cattle management and horse training. Committed to animal welfare and effective problem-solving, ready to contribute to operational success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Day Work and Training Horses
Myself
Curtis, NE
06.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- breaking horses, moving cattle, doctoring yearlings, sale barn help
Cowboy Crew
Schiff of Nebraska Family Cattle Coop
Scottsbluff, NE
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Managed cattle herding operations using horseback techniques to maintain herd integrity.
- Assisted in daily feeding and care of livestock, ensuring animal health and welfare standards.
- Operated equipment for pasture maintenance and fencing repairs to optimize grazing areas.
- Collaborated with team members on cattle sorting and branding processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Monitored animal behavior for signs of illness or distress, reporting findings for prompt veterinary care.
- Implemented safety protocols while handling livestock, reducing risk during roundups and transport.
- Spearheaded efforts to repair fencing around the property when necessary, ensuring that all enclosures were secure for livestock containment.
- Optimized cattle herding strategies by utilizing expert horsemanship skills and collaborating with fellow cowboys.
Dredge Operator
Zach Richards
Palisade, NE
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Operated dredging equipment to excavate and transport materials efficiently.
- Monitored water levels and sediment flow to ensure optimal dredging conditions.
- Maintained and inspected machinery for safety compliance and operational readiness.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate dredging operations effectively.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling and safety protocols.
- Ensured accurate dredging results by carefully monitoring depth gauges, GPS systems, and other navigation tools.
- Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance checks, routine repairs, and necessary adjustments.
- Optimized fuel consumption during operations through strategic planning of work schedules and routes.
- Detected safety hazards and equipment malfunctions and responded accordingly.
- Demonstrated versatility by assisting in additional tasks within the team as needed during high-demand periods or staff shortages.
- Assisted maintenance personnel with repairs and preventive maintenance.
- Kept moving parts on dredge lubricated.
- Dug ditches and trenches using trench rollers, rammers and shovels for small-scale excavations.
- Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.
- Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds.
- Directed or assisted workers placing shore anchors and cables, laying additional pipes from dredges to shore and pumping water from pontoons.
- Moved levers to position dredges for excavation, to engage hydraulic pumps and to control rotation of cutterheads.
- Loaded and unloaded fill and materials from barges into disposal trucks and staging areas.
- Analyzed production area for changes in material quantities and corrected problems quickly to avoid delays.
- Operated dredges to excavate sand and gravel from lake bottoms.
- Maintained maximum feed rates to processing plant by monitoring and adjusting density and flow meters.
- Performed routine inspections and assisted in preventive maintenance on dredge related equipment and reported defects to supervisors.
Pen Rider
Hi Gain Feed Lot
Farnam, NE
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Implemented various techniques like low-stress handling methods to maintain calmness among cattle during daily interactions, promoting better welfare outcomes for all animals involved.
- Collaborated with other team members in managing daily operations at the ranch effectively and efficiently.
- Detected disease in cattle
- Doctored Cattle
- Shipped Cattle.
Pen Rider
Weeth Feedlot
Curtis, NE
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained cleanliness of pens and surrounding areas to support hygiene practices.
- Observed and reported any signs of illness or distress in livestock to management.
- Utilized equipment effectively for feeding and pen maintenance tasks.
- Adapted quickly to changes in operational procedures as directed by supervisors.
- Reduced occurrence of injuries among cattle by maintaining a safe and secure environment within the pen area.
- Ensured timely identification and treatment of sick or injured cattle, minimizing losses due to health issues.
- Safeguarded high-quality meat production by promptly reporting any signs of illness or injury observed within the herd population to appropriate personnel for immediate attention.
- Optimized pen rider schedules through effective communication with fellow team members about staffing changes or other pertinent information that may impact daily duties.
- Participated in ongoing training programs focused on animal welfare, safety procedures, and industry best practices – enhancing skills for continued professional growth within the pen rider role.
- Assisted in the timely loading and unloading of cattle during transportation events to minimize stress on animals and promote efficient workflow processes.
- Enhanced cattle health by closely monitoring their condition and administering appropriate treatments.
- Assisted with veterinarian visits to administer vaccinations and perform routine check-ups on the herd, ensuring optimal health conditions.
- Contributed to smooth livestock transportation processes by organizing cattle according to destination requirements.
- Prepared pens for new arrivals by thoroughly cleaning stalls, checking equipment functionality, and refilling water troughs to ensure a welcoming environment for incoming cattle.
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Cleaned stalls, pens, and equipment using [Type] tools for optimal health of [Type] animals.
- Trained part-time help in livestock care and ranch operations.
- Dipped or bathed animals with appropriate applications to control parasites.
- Patrolled grazing grounds using ATVs and horses to monitor animals and determine movement, care or health-related needs.
- Exercised appropriate safety and environmental protocols when cleaning and maintaining ponds and tanks.
- Maintained condition of stock horses used to herd cattle.
- Packaged [Type] products for shipment and additional processing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Medicine Valley Public School
Curtis, NESkills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
Timeline
Day Work and Training Horses
Myself
06.2024 - Current
Dredge Operator
Zach Richards
06.2024 - 07.2024
Pen Rider
Hi Gain Feed Lot
04.2024 - 06.2024
Cowboy Crew
Schiff of Nebraska Family Cattle Coop
01.2024 - 04.2025
Pen Rider
Weeth Feedlot
06.2023 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Medicine Valley Public School