Erika Catlos
Marwayne,AB
Summary
Experienced ranch hand with proven ability to manage cattle effectively, ensuring optimal herd health and low-stress handling. Demonstrates versatility and adaptability across various tasks in ranch operations. Strong work ethic and ability to collaborate or work independently as needed. Committed to maintaining high standards of animal care and ranch productivity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch hand/Manager
Iron Sight Ranching Ltd
Marwayne, Alberta
02.2018 - 02.2026
- Managed the calving of 300hd commercial cows and purebreds between January and April.
- Administered treatments for sick animals and coordinated vaccine protocols to maintain herd health.
- Implemented pasture moving strategies to enhance grazing efficiency and pasture recovery.
- Collaborated with a nutritionist to optimize feed efficacy for improved herd health
- Solely responsible for maintaining all cattle records (calving charts, sold/cull list, pasture moving, feed charts, VBP+)
Dairy herd health assistant
Stanton Farms
Ilderton, Ontario
12.2015 - 01.2018
- Assisted with treatments to enhance dairy herd health and fertility
- Oversaw and assisted with milking of 1000 dairy cows twice daily
Ranch Hand
Tbone Cattle Co
Marwayne, Alberta
04.2013 - 10.2015
- assist with calving out 450 commercial cows April-May
- responsible for tagging and banding newborn calves
- low stress cattle sorting/handling on horseback
Education
Continuing Education Certificate - Artificial Insemination For Cattle
Lakeland College
Vermilion, AB01-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Kinesiology
Western University
London, Ontario10-2017
Skills
- proficient in monitoring cattle herd health
- low stress livestock handling
- decision-making under pressure
- operating tractors/feed equipment
- adept at problem solving
- confident assisting cattle with calving issues
- proficient in AI
- very self motivated and resourceful
- receptive to new/different methods
- adaptive and versatile in the workplace
- positive and hard working
Timeline
Ranch hand/Manager
Iron Sight Ranching Ltd
02.2018 - 02.2026
Dairy herd health assistant
Stanton Farms
12.2015 - 01.2018
Ranch Hand
Tbone Cattle Co
04.2013 - 10.2015
Continuing Education Certificate - Artificial Insemination For Cattle
Lakeland College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Kinesiology
Western University