Dehlia Sutton
Education Coordinator
Americus,KS
Summary
Dedicated Equine and Education professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. I am seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills in the Equine Industry.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Education Coordinator
City Of Emporia
Emporia, KS
08.2019 - Current
- Leveraged knowledge of budget and educational designs to facilitate development of cost-effective educational programs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to review outreach programs and services and enroll docents.
- Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
- Spearheaded outreach activities within Lyon County to expand educational opportunities and promote outreach programs and services.
- Assisted with marketing, advertising, PR and student and faculty outreach efforts to drive outreach education program growth.
Independent Sales Representative
Horse Logic Professional , A John Ewing Company
La Salle, CO
01.2019 - Current
- Created and deployed successful marketing collateral to highlight offerings and engage customers at appointments, trade shows and networking events.
- Worked alongside retail representatives to enhance product presentations and advertising collateral.
- Orchestrated efficient and performance-oriented daily work plan to maximize time usage and customer connections.
- Educated customers by providing hands-on supplement demonstrations and explaining benefits and advantages of using Horse Logic Professional Products.
- Conducted on-site product demonstrations to highlight features, answer customer questions and redirect concerns toward positive aspects.
- Consulted with customers to assess requirements, offer product recommendations and resolve technical issues after sales.
- Conducted daily follow-up calls to answer client's questions and manage sales process.
- Identified new customers by attending trade-shows, networking and performing cold-calls.
Owner / Operator of Plain View Equestrian, LLC
Self
Emporia, Kansas
01.2013 - Current
- Scheduled farrier and vet appointments regularly.
- Prepared horses for specific competitions or tasks.
- Assessed animals and consulted with owners about suitability for desired use based on temperament, age and other factors.
- Directed training program helping as many as 25 animals improve behaviors and meet owner targets.
- Conferred with owners about methods for continuing training and reinforcing methods taught in classes.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.
- Tracked metrics such as overall health, behaviors and diet to isolate and address concerns.
- Rode horses in training sessions and provided feedback on track performance.
- Treatment minor horse injuries.
- Instructed students in horsemanship and specific riding skills in both English and Western riding styles.
- Taught students show jumping, eventing and dressage with improvement through constructive criticism.
- Coached and trained students in basic care and maintenance of horses and stables in addition to riding technique, form and skills.
- Monitored horses health and statuses before races or competitions.
- Maintained animal health records, treating minor injuries and reporting serious injuries to owners for consultation with veterinarians.
- Advised animal owners regarding purchase of specific animals.
- Produced the first Interscholastic Equestrian Team in Kansas that produced multiple championship qualifiers.
Kansas State University
State Of Kansas
Manhattan, KS
03.2009 - 01.2013
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Performed plant pathology / tissue culture experiments and research and documented findings.
- Demonstrated strong writing skills to generate original correspondence and reports.
- Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research into Plant Transformation.
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Familiar with with numerous different laboratory equipment to include, but not limited to: Microscopes, Centrifuge, Autoclaves, Pipette, DNA Sequencers, thermocyclers, and Spectrophotometer.
- Proficient in general microbiology and molecular procedures including cultivation, identification, maintenance of stock cultures, PCR amplification, gel electrophoresis, Sanger cycle sequencing reactions, and molecular / immunological staining.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 01.2001 - 05.2005
Skills
Curriculum coordination
Activity Planning
Hiring coordination
Presentation skills
Community outreach
Research abilities
Attention to Detail
Written Communication
Training and Development
Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- 2002-2005 ISHA Regional and Zone Qualifier
- 2004 ISHA USEF/Cacchione Cup Qualifier
- 2005 KSUET English Team Captain
- 2006 - 6th in USEA Spring Standings for Preliminary Rider
- 2007 - Rode / Trained USEA Area IV Beginner Novice Horse of the Year
- 2007 USEA Area IV Beginner Novice Champion
- Numerous USEA National Eventing Championship Qualifier
- Team Coach for Plain View Equestrian 2014-2019, Producer of Multiple Regional, Zone, and National Qualifiers.
- Coached many students to the NCAA Division 1 Teams
- 2018 Retired Race Horse Champion for Team Hunter/ Jumper Division
Timeline
Education Coordinator
City Of Emporia
08.2019 - Current
Independent Sales Representative
Horse Logic Professional , A John Ewing Company
01.2019 - Current
Owner / Operator of Plain View Equestrian, LLC
Self
01.2013 - Current
Kansas State University
State Of Kansas
03.2009 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Kansas State University
01.2001 - 05.2005