Sarah Hookway
Calgary
Summary
Seasoned Ranch Hand known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in livestock management, equipment maintenance, and pasture management, ensuring smooth daily operations. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and adaptability, applying these soft skills to overcome challenges and enhance workplace efficiency. Determined to uphold utmost professionalism and management within the workplace.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Ranch Hand
Black Diamond Land and Cattle
Millarville
09.2025 - Current
- Managed daily feeding and care of livestock, ensuring health and well-being.
- Operated farm machinery for various tasks, including planting and harvesting crops.
- Maintained fences and barns, ensuring safety and security of animals.
- Recorded daily activities in logbooks, tracking animal health and farm operations.
- Worked with owner to determine ranch needs.
Conveyor Belt Technician
Western Belting
06.2025 - 09.2025
- This Job was taken on as a contract.
- Detected and reported defective equipment, damaged materials and conveyor belt code violations to maintain client safety.
- Installed and vulcanized both light and heavy-weight conveyor belting.
- Recommended repairs, parts, blades and supplies to keep equipment in optimal working condition.
Shop Hand
Brandt Tractor
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Constructed and dismantled components and gathered materials for repairs, maintenance, and new installations.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
Farm Ranch Hand
Rocky Mountain Show Jumping
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted in Veterinary procedures with large animals such as medicine distribution, X-rays, physiotherapy, and minor conditions such as colic.
- Maintained saddles, bridles, and riding gear and helped fit items to specific horses.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
- Repaired equipment and animal living spaces.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Reported any property damage or concerns to supervisors and completed requested services to resolve.
- Groomed horses to prepare for exhibitions.
- Kept grounds clean and orderly by monitoring and repairing fences, shoveling snow and removing debris.
- Cared for about 50 animals by feeding, watering, vaccinating and assisting with birthing.
- Led daily exercises for 12+ animals and leveraged opportunities to assess behaviors and correct problems early.
Service Desk Analyst
Maclin Ford
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Entered service tickets into incident tracking system to facilitate faster problem identification and resolution.
- Addressed user customer service concerns and decided when to escalate problems to specialist team members.
- Responded to user operational issues with desktop computers, laptops and mobile electronic devices to enable problem resolution.
- Attended weekly team meetings to enhance product and service knowledge and gain insight into beneficial issue resolution strategies.
- Engaged in user support interactions via telephone, chat and email platforms.
- Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical assistance over phone and in person.
Fitness Consultant
HERGYMVMT
03.2022 - 04.2023
Cashier/Customer Service Representative
Sobeys
11.2020 - 03.2022
Education
High School Diploma -
Dr. EP Scarlett High School
Calgary, ABSkills
- Hoof care
- Hand tool proficiency
- Western riding
- Animal care
- Medication administration
- Breeding
- Horse training
- Stable maintenance
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving
- Logistical planning
- Self motivation
- Heavy machinery operation
- System diagnostics
- Mechanical aptitude
- Certified Forklift, Skid Steer, Front End Loader, and Excavator operator license
Languages
4
Hobbies and Interests
- Horseback Riding
- Animal Care
Volunteer Work
Every summer I have two separate weeks of volunteer work with Camp Chamisall. There I am a Girls Cabin Councillor, the organization is focused on helping kids in many ways than one with a God centered mindset.
Other volunteer work is assisting Mac Mackenny with his ranch operations and trail rides caring for 24+ horses and kids when needed.
Personal Information
Timeline
Ranch Hand
Black Diamond Land and Cattle
09.2025 - Current
Conveyor Belt Technician
Western Belting
06.2025 - 09.2025
Shop Hand
Brandt Tractor
12.2024 - 06.2025
Farm Ranch Hand
Rocky Mountain Show Jumping
04.2024 - 12.2024
Service Desk Analyst
Maclin Ford
04.2023 - 04.2024
Fitness Consultant
HERGYMVMT
03.2022 - 04.2023
Cashier/Customer Service Representative
Sobeys
11.2020 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Dr. EP Scarlett High School