Ava Franks
Fredericktown,OH
Summary
Experienced assistant horse trainer with strengths in equine conditioning, behavior modification, and horse handling. Skilled in daily horse care, observation, and calm training methods that support safe, consistent performance. Experienced Assistant Horse Trainer with strong horse handling, behavior modification, and equine care skills. Known for calm handling, attention to detail, and safe daily barn operations. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Horse Trainer
McFarland performance horses/owner Scott mcfarland
Mount Gilead, Ohio
06.2022 - Current
- Exercised horses daily through riding, lunging, and groundwork routines.
- Resolved training issues through calm cues and consistent handling, fostering better horse behavior.
- Retrained horses to break kicking, bolting or other bad habits.
- Supported daily care of Scott McFarland's horses through feeding, grooming, and stall maintenance.
- Groomed horses to maintain hygiene and health standards. before competitions.
- Observed horses for signs of injury or illness, promptly reporting concerns to head trainer to ensure timely care.
- Administered first aid treatments for injuries and ailments.
- Administered prescribed medications to animals.
- Set up tack, saddles, and training equipment before rides and lessons.
- Supported barn operations through turnout, loading, and safe horse transport.
- Performed general barn chores such as mucking stalls, filling hay nets, cleaning water buckets and troughs.
- Reported horse progress and handling needs to Scott McFarland.
Jr firefighter
Fredericktown fire department
Fredericktown, Ohio
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Cleaned and maintained station areas, equipment, and trucks.
- Participated in drills, training exercises, and safety briefings.
- Inspected hydrants, hoses and ladders to ensure they are in good working condition.
- Extinguished fires using appropriate extinguishing agents such as water or foam chemicals.
- Participated in drills and exercises for training purposes.
- Maintained professional relationships with members of the community while responding to calls for service.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
4h community service
4h member
Mount Gilead, Ohio
04.2019 - 04.2026
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Executed daily operational tasks to ensure smooth workflow. accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
Assistant Teacher
Terri McFarland outdoor survival skills
Mount Gilead, Ohio
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Created and enforced child-centered curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Engaged students through interactive lectures and discussions, fostering increased classroom interaction and an inclusive learning atmosphere.
- Built strong relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Encouraged critical thinking by asking thought-provoking questions during class discussions.
- Assisted with planning field trips and special events such as assemblies or performances.
- Provided one-on-one help to students struggling during study hall sessions.
- Organized instructional materials, bulletin boards, displays, and demonstrations.
- Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
- Provided tailored instruction to support students needing extra assistance, enhancing their understanding and participation.
- Interacted positively with children to support development and participation, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Oversaw small group activities to ensure safety and engagement.
- Helped maintain safe, orderly learning environment.
- Monitored student behavior, reinforcing camp safety rules to maintain a secure and supportive environment.
- Communicated instructions clearly during group activities and skill practice.
- Organized survival tools, supplies, and learning stations.
- Demonstrated basic knot tying, shelter building, and fire safety skills.
- Assisted lead instructor with lesson setup and student guidance.
- Prepared teaching materials for wilderness safety and field activities.
Church Nursery Worker
cornerstone community church
Fredericktown, Ohio
04.2021 - Current
- Supervised and nurtured infants during church worship services. and toddlers during cornerstone community church worship services.
- Greeted parents and assisted them with the check-in process for nursery care. and checked children into nursery care area.
- Monitored children to ensure safety, comfort, and appropriate supervision based on age.
- Comforted upset children with calm words and gentle attention.
- Collaborated with church volunteers to efficiently set up and clean up nursery area.
- Communicated any concerns regarding children's behavior to ministry leaders promptly. to ministry leaders and followed nursery guidelines.
- Modeled positive behavior management techniques when interacting with the children in care.
- Developed engaging stories, crafts, games and songs that encouraged learning through play.
- Provided a safe, secure and nurturing environment for children ages 0-5.
- Supervised snack time and ensured proper nutrition guidelines were followed.
- Assessed individual needs of each child while providing guidance on how they could be met.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain a safe environment.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Homeschool
Skills
- Equine conditioning
- Behavior modification
- Effective cues
- Young horse development
- Lunging techniques
- Training techniques
- Client communication
- Training preparation
- Training schedules
- Behavioral assessment
- Horse handling
- Equine management
- Equine care
- Animal health care
- Barn safety
- Horse transport logistics
- Show preparation
- Stable maintenance
- Emergency response
- Equipment care
- Equestrian equipment maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Animal observation
- Analytical skills
- Stress management
- Team collaboration
- Analytical skills
- Client relationship management
- Written communication
- Communication effectiveness
- Patience and persistence
- Leadership qualities
- Multitasking
- Empathy for animals
- Training schedules
- Equine anatomy
- Horse handling
Timeline
Jr firefighter
Fredericktown fire department
08.2025 - 04.2026
Assistant Horse Trainer
McFarland performance horses/owner Scott mcfarland
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Terri McFarland outdoor survival skills
04.2021 - 10.2022
Church Nursery Worker
cornerstone community church
04.2021 - Current
4h community service
4h member
04.2019 - 04.2026
High School Diploma -
Homeschool