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Abigail Martis

McDonald,PA

Summary

Hardworking professional with experience maintaining clean and safe agricultural facility. Talented at feeding and caring for livestock, cleaning stalls and grounds upkeep. Dedicated to monitoring animals and reporting issues for quick resolution. Dedicated Farm Hand with experience assisting farmers with daily tasks. Experience working weekends and evenings outdoors in snow, rain, humidity, and other inclement weather conditions. Devoted professional with deep love of animals and readiness to take on any care assignments. Protects animals and guests from undue risks with careful management of animal spaces and behaviors. Team-oriented professional always ready to handle everything from administrative to facilities maintenance in tasks in support of animal care needs. Observant Pet Sitter possessing passion for animals paired with in-depth knowledge of various pet breeds and accompanying nutritional needs. Responsible and punctual individual versed in dog walking, animal bathing and grooming. Focused on building strong trusting relationship between pets and clients.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Barn Hand

Private Residence
McDonald, PA
07.2022 - 07.2024
  • Shifted animals between grazing areas to foster sufficient access to food.
  • Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
  • Rotated livestock on pastures to control grazing.
  • Inspected pastures for hazards that could harm livestock or interfere with grazing habits.
  • Raked bedding to scoop manure and cleaned animal stalls.
  • Unloaded hay, grain and other goods to neatly store in proper location.
  • Cleaned and refilled feed buckets and waterers.
  • Organized hay storage areas, ensuring proper ventilation and safety standards were met.
  • Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.
  • Provided daily care for horses including feeding, watering, exercising and turnout time.
  • Mixed feed, additives and medicines in prescribed portions.
  • Handled, walked, and brushed horses.
  • Assisted in the grooming of horses, including brushing manes and tails, cleaning hooves and providing baths.
  • Checked horses for health issues such as lameness or skin conditions.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Watered, fed and cared for livestock.

Dog Sitter

Private Home
Imperial, PA
06.2019 - 07.2024
  • Conducted regular walks for dogs, ensuring physical activity and socialization.
  • Handled emergency situations calmly, taking necessary actions as per owner instructions or best practices.
  • Administered medications to animals.
  • Developed strong relationships with pet owners through consistent communication about their beloved companions.
  • Noted unusual behavior and contacted owners regarding health-related issues.
  • Kept dogs safe by remaining alert to environmental conditions and nearby animals.
  • Fed animals twice daily and refilled water dish.
  • Taught animals sit, stay and other basic commands.
  • Walked and exercised dogs during owner absences.
  • Walked and exercised dogs in accordance with owner instructions.
  • Adhered to pet care plans, medication requirements and dietary restrictions as part of quality care.
  • Implemented pet owners' specific care routines, ensuring consistency in pets' schedules.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Allegheny High School
Imperial
06-2021

Skills

  • Braiding manes
  • Lungeing horses
  • Pasture transitioning
  • Stall cleaning
  • Horse handling
  • Blanketing horses
  • Hay stacking
  • Groundskeeping
  • Stalls cleaning
  • Turnout management
  • Pasture management
  • Pet care needs
  • Pet feedings
  • Pet owner consultations
  • Client check-ins
  • Schedule management
  • Task scheduling
  • Medication management
  • Dog walking
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Client relationship management

Timeline

Barn Hand

Private Residence
07.2022 - 07.2024

Dog Sitter

Private Home
06.2019 - 07.2024

High School Diploma -

West Allegheny High School
Abigail Martis