Hardworking, highly motivated Equestrian professional with over 20 years of experience and deep expertise of Equine Business, as well as a through knowledge of arts, fashion, marketing, sales, event organization and recruiting. Eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well under pressure, in both individual and team capacities leveraging work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.
- Helping a client decide on what kind of equestrian business will work the best in the area
- Educating a client on what equestrian business entails
- Educating a client on what kind of horses will perform the best, where to find them
- Educating a client on the best facility layout
- Sourcing workers for facility maintenance work.
- Developed visual merchandising strategies to optimize product displays and increase sales
- Installed decorations, such as flags, banners, festive lights and bunting on and in buildings, streets, exhibit halls and booths
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate items based on individual needs
- Stocked product and maintained displays according to merchandising standards
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with customers and provide excellent customer service
- Completing photoshoots for clients
- Showcasing designer garments on the runway
- Marketing myself to brands and model agencies
- Maintaining and growing my own brand
- Modeling in showrooms for at least 8 hours a day
- Creating, managing, and completing creative projects
- Maintaining and updating my own website
- Assisted production teams in setting up equipment prior and after the shoots/showrooms
- Managing an equestrian facility with 30 horses
- Veterinary care for horses
- Working with young horses
- Teaching riding lessons to students, taking them to shows, coaching
- Recruiting for Averett University
- Promoting, advertising, and selling
- Internship with Lauren Chumley as a working student and rider, June-August 2019
- Internship with Sherra Kosch and Robert Orton, June-August 2021
- Trainer for 3 horses owned by Richard and Cissi Burtner September 2019 - May 2022
- Signed a 2 year modeling contract with Everything Formals Model Management, June 2024 - now