Amber Slaymaker
Glenmoore,PA
Summary
I am an experienced Barn Manager with background in managing daily operations, animal care, and staff supervision. Strengths include knowledge of equine health, maintenance of barn facilities, and efficient administrative tasks. Demonstrated ability to improve operational efficiency through strategic planning and implementation. Regularly noted for fostering positive relationships with staff, clients, and veterinarians. I am a motivational leader and problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Barn Manager
Thorncroft Equestrian Center
Malvern, PA
07.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented barn management strategies to ensure safety of horses and staff.
- Maintained records of horse health, feed, equipment, medications, and supplies.
- Assigned tasks to staff members for daily care of the barn.
- Oversee daily operations of volunteers
- Teaching riding lessons
- Scheduling staff, deliveries, appointments
- Ensured that all barn personnel followed safety protocols when working with horses.
- Provided training to new staff on proper handling techniques and safety procedures for equine care.
- Inspected stalls regularly to ensure cleanliness and appropriate bedding material was provided for each horse.
- Monitored inventory levels of hay, grain, supplements, shavings, and other necessary items needed in the barn.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on tack, fences, gates and other equipment used in the barn.
- Scheduled regular veterinary visits for horses under care at the facility.
- Conducted monthly meetings with staff to discuss any issues related to equine care or general operations of the facility.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving horses such as colic or injury.
- Provided guidance to inexperienced riders on proper riding techniques or how best to handle a difficult horse.
- Maintained tidy barn by sweeping, cleaning and organizing feed and materials.
- Delivered basic equine medical care skills such as bandaging, wrapping and medication administration.
- Ordered feed, bedding and farm supplies and tracked inventory.
- Assisted students with preparing horses for lessons.
Equine Manager
Ryerss Farm For Aged Equines
Pottstown, Pennsylvania
12.2014 - 07.2023
- Managed daily operations of equine facility, including scheduling staff and maintaining budget.
- Monitored health of horses, overseeing feedings and administering medications as needed.
- Coordinated with veterinarians to ensure proper care for the equines.
- Developed marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, and website content related to the equine business.
- Facilitated educational workshops on topics such as nutrition, hoof care, tack fitting.
- Maintained cleanliness of stables and barns; performed regular inspections to identify potential problems or hazards.
- Ordered supplies such as hay, grain, bedding material, veterinary products.
- Supervised staff members working with the horses; provided feedback on job performance.
- Researched new methods for caring for horses; implemented changes that improved efficiency or cost savings.
- Monitored grounds and reported damage or issues to supervisor before making repairs.
- Assisted in the management of farm finances, including budgeting and expense tracking.
- Provided tours and educational talks for visitors about ranch operations and livestock care.
- Implemented rotational grazing systems to optimize pasture use and livestock health.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
Clinical Care Technician
University of Pennsylvania, New Bolton Center
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
05.2006 - 12.2018
- Provided patient care
- Assisted in the collection of specimens for laboratory tests and other diagnostic procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of vital signs and patient information in medical records
- Ordered feed and stock as needed
- Cleaned treatment areas
- Patient handling and restraint
- IV/IM/SUB Q injections
- Cross match collections
- Large animal handling (bovine, porcine,camelid, equine)
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA12-2026
High School Diploma -
Downingtown Area High School
Downingtown, PA06-2000
Skills
- Equine Handling and Restraint
- Management
- Veterinary Assistant- Equine
- Record keeping
- Volunteer coordinator
- Working with special needs
Timeline
Barn Manager
Thorncroft Equestrian Center
07.2023 - Current
Equine Manager
Ryerss Farm For Aged Equines
12.2014 - 07.2023
Clinical Care Technician
University of Pennsylvania, New Bolton Center
05.2006 - 12.2018
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster Career School
High School Diploma -
Downingtown Area High School