Anna Lawson
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Proactive Groom always ready for diverse animal needs. Knowledgeable about nutrition, medication and differences between breeds. Maintains health of groups of animals by calmly controlling behaviors and anticipating problems. Reliable and punctual Animal Care team member with proven skills cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities. Detail-oriented team player ready to help team achieve company goals. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Eventing Groom
Lat Frontier Farm
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Filled hay nets and water buckets and measured feed and supplements to keep horses well-fed.
- Led horses from stables to fields and back to maintain control of animals.
- Traveled to Competitions around the U.S. and Canada.
- Mucked out stables, swept yard and stacked feed and bedding to foster clean and comfortable environment for animals.
- Cleaned and brushed horses' coats to improve skin and coat and decrease health problems.
- Prepared horses for riding, competitions and shows to condition animals to perform at best.
- Checked horses for wellness issues to report problems or treat minor ailments and injuries.
- Tacked up horses to increase control over movements.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
- Assisted with development of animal behavior modification plans.
- Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners.
- Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
- Consulted with veterinarians to diagnose problems and administered prescribed treatments.
- Trained animals in behavioral compliance or other special routines or commands.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
- Kept records of vaccinations, worming and shoeing to maintain animal health.
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming, and trimming.
Working Student
Jacob Fletcher
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Prepared horses for riding, competitions and shows to condition animals to perform at best.
- Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
- Tacked up horses to increase control over movements on a daily basis.
- Filled hay nets and water buckets and measured feed and supplements to keep horses well-fed.
- Led horses from stables to fields and back to maintain control of animals.
- Cleaned and brushed horses' coats to improve skin and coat and decrease health problems.
- Checked horses for wellness issues to report problems or treat minor ailments and injuries.
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming, and trimming.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Traveled to Competitions up and down the East coast.
Assistant Barn Manager
Destination Farm
03.2017 - 07.2019
- Monitored overall health and well-being of 40 horses, paying attention to signs of concern.
- Trained and supervised barn workers in animal care procedures, maintenance duties and safety precautions.
- Developed and maintained improved practices in feeding, housing and sanitation to prevent spreading of disease.
- Preserved property by mowing, plowing and moving hay to proper storage locations.
- Set and improved standard operating procedures to oversee stock management, pond maintenance and feeding schedules.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Investigated and resolved customer complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
- Trained and supervised staff on proper cleaning techniques, safety protocols and customer service to increase quality standards.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with guests, vendors and other external partners to establish rapport.
Education
GED -
Callaway High School
Hogansville, GA04.2018
Skills
- Medication Regimens
- Client Retention
- Competition Preparation
- Animal Training
- Manage Schedules
- Animal Grooming
- Set Appointments
- Horse Riding
- Veterinary Care
- Product Inventories
- Wound Care
Timeline
Eventing Groom
Lat Frontier Farm
08.2021 - 09.2023
Working Student
Jacob Fletcher
11.2019 - 05.2020
Assistant Barn Manager
Destination Farm
03.2017 - 07.2019
GED -
Callaway High School
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