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Ame Pate
Boulder,CO
Summary
Attentive and passionate worker and manager possessing excellent problem-solving, multitasking and time management skills. Skillful at working alone and in group settings. Well versed in maintaining grounds, assessing welfare and health of animals and promoting boarding facilities to prospective clients. Comfortable lifting up 130 pounds and working in fast-paced environment. As well as experience obtaining data, editing professional websites, and editing professional writing.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Trainer
Zia Sporthorses
04.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized comprehensive training programs, resulting in improved client performance.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for all horses and clients.
- Facilitated rehabilitation of injured horses, employing specialized training techniques to safely return them to peak condition.
- Collaborated with veterinarians and farriers to manage horses' health, ensuring they were fit for training and competition.
- Assisted owners in addressing specific behavioral issues through targeted training techniques, fostering better communication between horse and rider.
- Developed and maintained rigorous dietary regimen for each horse, optimizing their health and performance capabilities.
- Specialized in behavioraly challenged es
Sponsored Athlete
03.2017 - Current
- Exhibit excellent teamwork and strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie
- Successfully secured sponsorship contracts with American Equus and other brands
- Represent and endorse equestrian brands
- Manage time effectively while traveling for shows, attending training, and going to classes
- Develop and maintain supportive and key relationships with fellow athletes and coaching staff
- Trained extensively 12+ hours per week for upcoming competitions to perform at top-level
- Cultivated social media presence to promote athletic career
Show Barn Manager/Assistant Trainer
Sleepy Hollow Farm
02.2023 - 04.2025
- Oversaw veterinary appointments for vaccinations and sport horse upkeep as well as other wellness needs to maintain up-to-date records on horse immunizations and soundness exams.
- Supervised barn workers in animal care procedures, maintenance duties, safety precautions, and riding.
- Monitored overall health and well-being of 30 horses, paying attention to signs of concern.
- Studied weight, feed, and health records to determine feeding formulas, food rations and supplement schedules.
- Oversaw loading and unloading of trailers with national and international competition horses and gear.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Provided training rides for challenging or ill behaved client horses.
- Competed client horses needing training rides due to lack of training or misbehavior
- Fit gear for horses and specific riders.
- Provided treatment for minor horse injuries.
- Instilled basics of horsemanship and riding in beginners, first-time or occasional riders, refining knowledge and skills of more advanced riders.
- Trailered horses in emergency conditions to the equine hospital.
Assistant Manager/Sales Associate
Terracotta
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Created schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Water, pruned and groomed plants and trees to maintain health and attractiveness.
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees, and grass. As well as cultivated soil and added fertilizer, compost, and amendments.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of the cafe, plants, and other merchandise.
- Monitored supply levels at counter and maintained customer areas to meet typical demands and cleanliness.
- Learned every menu item's preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet customer needs.
Administrative Assistant
Heart of the Matter
06.2018 - 09.2023
- Use of various merchant services to charge clients
- Execute confidential clinical filing system to improve document organization and management
- Handle client correspondence and track records to foster office efficiency
- Perform general office duties
- Process invoices and expenses to facilitate on-time payment
- Produce accurate office files and update spreadsheets
- Advised on website and professional social media accounts
Barn Assistant
Fall River Farm
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Cleaned stalls, pens, and farm equipment using farm tools for optimal health of horses
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide access to food
- Inspected buildings, pens, yards, and fences for safety and integrity
- Sterilized pens, stalls, and farm equipment to support animal wellbeing
- Observed animals and notified head trainer of any signs of illness
- Assisted with feeding and watering horses
- Rode between 1 and 5 horses per day
- Took care of horse needs including grooming, feeding, blanketing, and riding
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology, Psychology
The University of New Mexico
08.2020 - 2025.05
Skills
Hardworking
Ambitious
Time management
Organization
Equine health management
Equine training
Interests
Carpentry
Plant care
Show Jumping
Timeline
Head Trainer
Zia Sporthorses
04.2025 - Current
Assistant Manager/Sales Associate
Terracotta
08.2023 - 01.2025
Show Barn Manager/Assistant Trainer
Sleepy Hollow Farm
02.2023 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology, Psychology
The University of New Mexico
08.2020 - 2025.05
Barn Assistant
Fall River Farm
05.2019 - 08.2019
Administrative Assistant
Heart of the Matter
06.2018 - 09.2023
Sponsored Athlete
03.2017 - Current
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