Atley Thompson
Starkville,MS
Summary
I grew up on a family farm with 20 horses competing in Barrel races, rodeos, and horse shows. I have my own business teaching horseback riding lessons to all ages, but mainly children. I have shot recurve/compound archery since I was 5 years old and competed in the 4-H shooting sports for 10 years. I qualified for The 2021 National 4-H shooting sports and ended up 5th in the nation. I am an extrovert who loves involving myself around people and numerous activities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cutco Sales Rep
Vector Marketing Company, CUTCO
Starkville, MS
01.2024 - Current
- I meet one-on-one with potential customers either in person or virtually through our web demo.
- I communicate with clients setting up appointments.
- During the demo, I have the skills to demonstrate the quality of Cutco and help customers find the perfect set of knives that fits their needs.
Horse Back Riding Instructor
Self Employed
Starkville, MS
01.2017 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat bookings and positive word-of-mouth referrals.
- Ensured rider success by providing thorough instruction on proper riding form, equipment usage, and horse handling techniques.
- Have taught ages from 2 years old to 85 years old.
- Started teaching when I was 14 and still do.
- Clients come to my farm and use my equipment, tack, horses, ponies, etc.
Meat Processor
Wilson Deer Processing
804 Harrell Rd, Starkville, MS, United States, MS
11.2021 - Current
- Processed meat by cutting, sorting parts, deboning, grinding, mixing, and skinning the deer.
- Provided excellent customer service when interacting with clients regarding special orders or inquiries about product offerings.
- Demonstrated adaptability in mastering various roles within the organization – from cutting and packaging to inventory management – contributing to the company''s overall success.
4-H Archery Instructor
Self Employed
Starkville, MS
01.2018 - 04.2022
- Demonstrated six steps to successful archery; stance, draw, anchor, aim, release, and follow through
- Enhanced safety measures on and off the shooting line for all participants by conducting thorough equipment inspections and enforcing rules and regulations.
- Observed each kid's strengths and weaknesses to give them the right bow for the right distance and level they desired to compete at.
- Worked with fellow teachers to devise and implement support plans to help students excel.
- Improved students'' archery skills by providing clear instruction and demonstrating proper techniques.
Horse Show Worker/Ring Steward
Dixie National Livestock Show & Rodeo
1207 Mississippi St., Jackson, MS
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Directed contests on where to go and be on time.
- Consistently met deadlines under pressure while maintaining high-quality work output in a fast-paced environment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Education
Associate of Arts - Sports Management
East Central Community College
Decatur, MS05.2024
Skills
- Extravert & Good With People
- Barrel Racer & Horse Rider
- Horseback Riding Instructor
- Archery Instructor
- College Soccer Athlete
- Sales Rep
- Friendly & Enthusiastic
- Goal-Driven
- Team Leadership
- Youth Bible Leader
- Farming & Ranch Hand
- Multitasker &Time Management
Timeline
Cutco Sales Rep
Vector Marketing Company, CUTCO
01.2024 - Current
Meat Processor
Wilson Deer Processing
11.2021 - Current
Horse Show Worker/Ring Steward
Dixie National Livestock Show & Rodeo
02.2019 - 02.2020
4-H Archery Instructor
Self Employed
01.2018 - 04.2022
Horse Back Riding Instructor
Self Employed
01.2017 - Current
Associate of Arts - Sports Management
East Central Community College