Amanda Biondino
Odessa,Florida
Summary
Detail-oriented Ranch Manager with 7+ years of experience in animal health and handling, as well as property maintenance . Adept at worker training, ranch marketing and budgeting without sacrificing quality of work. Committed to attentive supervision and leading by example. Excellent relationship-building, multitasking and organizational skills. Focused on animal health and wellbeing.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Horse Farm Manger
5R Farms LLC
Odessa, FL
05.2015 - Current
- Led team of 8 skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
- Oversaw all health and wellbeing of 70 horses and over 200 diverse livestock, including cattle, pigs, goats, chickens, tortoise, barn cats, and barn dogs.
- Hired, trained, and supervised workers engaged in animal care and property maintenance.
- Purchased regular supplies and special equipment, livestock or tools as part of skilled management.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance and animal care.
- Planned schedule for breeding, vaccination, routine vet work and deworming.
- Designed animal handling systems.
- Oversaw all medical protocols.
Assistant Herd Manager
Golden Sprit Alpaca Farm
Odessa , FL
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Performed inventory control and quality assurance of farm's products, supplies, and materials and discarded products as necessary.
- Evaluated animal feed rations to deliver maximum intake and daily gain to reduce overall cost per head.
- Managed feed and inventory of facility.
- Planned, directed, delegated and performed daily chores for farm.
- Performed breeding and routine medical care of herd.
- Managed skin health protocols for 200 head.
- Kept records of deworming for herd.
Horse Groom
Keystone Sport Horse
Odessa, FL
07.2012 - 02.2013
- Removed droppings, weeds and litter from fields to promote optimal riding environment.
- Prepared horses for riding, competitions and shows to condition animals to perform at best.
- Tacked up horses to increase control over movements.
- Led horses from stables to fields and back to maintain control of animals.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Managed facility laundry, cleaning and restocking.
- Responsible for health and wellbeing of 8 horses.
- Checked horses for wellness issues to report problems or treat minor ailments and injuries
Education
No Degree - Diversified Agriculture
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA07.2014
High School Diploma -
Sickles High School
Tampa, FL05.2011
Skills
- Dietary Needs
- Farm Equipment Operation
- Employee Relationships
- Wound Care
- Humane Animal Treatment
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Livestock Care
- Feeding Schedules
- Medication Regimens
- Vendor Contracts
- Preventative Maintenance
- Efficiency Improvement
Timeline
Horse Farm Manger
5R Farms LLC
05.2015 - Current
Assistant Herd Manager
Golden Sprit Alpaca Farm
10.2014 - 05.2015
Horse Groom
Keystone Sport Horse
07.2012 - 02.2013
No Degree - Diversified Agriculture
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
High School Diploma -
Sickles High School
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