Jessica Chance
Ballico
Summary
To obtain the skills and knowledge useful to a lifetime career
Agricultural professional with strong background in livestock management and farm maintenance. Proven success in handling daily ranch tasks and supporting overall operations. Known for teamwork and adaptability, excelling in animal care and equipment upkeep.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch Hand
Chance Land and Cattle Co
01.2011 - Current
- Mended fences in disrepair to prevent livestock from wandering off and to keep predators out.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
- Repaired equipment and animal living spaces.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Moved livestock by herding animals to different ranch locations to avoid pasture damage.
- Kept grounds clean and orderly by monitoring and repairing fences, shoveling snow and removing debris.
- Branded and tagged livestock for proper identification and security when lost and stolen.
- Ensured healthy livestock through regular monitoring, vaccination, and treatment of illnesses.
- Provided comprehensive care for horses including grooming, feeding, exercising, and medical attention as needed.
- Improved ranch efficiency by implementing modern agricultural practices and techniques.
- Aided in maintaining a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication channels among team members at all hierarchical levels.
Show Pigs
06.2020 - 08.2024
Market Goats
03.2021 - 08.2022
Lifeguard
City of Gustine
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Duties included CPR training, Swim lessons, and maintain pool safety
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2028
Skills
- Public speaking
- CPR certified
- Team Player
- Teamwork
- Farm and ranch operations
- Animal Care
- Positive attitude maintenance
- Positive and encouraging
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Time Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
Affiliations
- Future Farmers of America, 08/01/20, present
- Class of 2024, 08/01/20, present
- Livingston High School Volleyball, 08/01/20, 05/31/23
- Varsity Swim, 03/01/21, 05/31/24
References
available upon request
Community Service
Sock Drive, FFA
State Degree FFA
I applied for my State Degree for FFA. Essentially that is doing an application based of my project that involves Agriculture. I plan to apply for my American Degree next fall which is the highest level award you can get in the FFA organization.
Languages
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
Lifeguard
City of Gustine
06.2021 - 08.2021
Market Goats
03.2021 - 08.2022
Show Pigs
06.2020 - 08.2024
Ranch Hand
Chance Land and Cattle Co
01.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Pennsylvania State University
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