Betsy Anderson
Lynden,WA
Summary
Versatile manager with 15+ years of leadership, operations, and customer service experience across equine facility management, education, and transportation. Gifted interpersonal skills, as well as team leadership, scheduling, client relations, and problem-solving. Adaptable, organized, and effective in high-pressure environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Ridgeview Equestrian Center
Bellingham , wa
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Facilitated planning and execution of stable remodel projects.
- Oversaw facility management, ensuring optimal care for staff, clients, and horses.
- Utilized QuickBooks for accurate income and expense tracking.
Owner and Manager
Misty Ridge Farm
Ferndale, WA
12.2013 - Current
- Manage the board and care of clients' and personal horses.
- Communicate with horse owners and veterinarians in order to ensure needs and expectations are met.
- Riding lessons
- Managed feed, health, and supplement plans.
- Facilitate and manage injury care.
- Participate in equine competitions, events and clinics.
- Oversee stables, fields, stock, and other property needs.
Substitute Bus Driver
Ferndale/Lynden School District
11.2023 - Current
- Transport elementary and high school students on established routes, field trips and special events.
- Communicate with facility directors, administer safety inspections, and log and report incidents pertaining to student safety and behavior.
- Manage bus operation and rider compliance for up to forty-five passengers per route.
Customer Service/Cook/Server
Feast
Bellingham, WA
06.2016 - Current
- Served hundreds of customers per day in a fast paced environment that included preparing food, cashiering, and communicating with owners and staff members.
Special Events Coordinator Assistant
Community Entry Services
Jackson Hole, WY
01.2003 - 12.2003
- Assisted in planning and facilitating the Connie Stevens' Celebrity Extravaganza fundraising event.
- Managed plans and communications with Community Services Entry staff, community groups, celebrities, event venues, volunteers, and sponsors.
- Coordinated hotels, entertainment, live and silent auctions.
- Assisted in donor relations.
Guest Services
Whitebird Mountain Lodge
Grangeville, ID
06.2000 - 08.2000
- Assisted in leading a string of horses and guests to overnight lodge.
- Managed guest services, including cooking meals, tacking horses, and ensuring guests' comfort and enjoyment of natural resources and facilities.
Education
Master's Degree - Biblical Counseling
The Master's College
06.2006
Bachelor of Science - International Agribusiness
Texas A&M University
12.2001
Skills
- Management skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Counseling
- Customer service
- Teaching
- Event management
- Client communication
Volunteering
- Whatcom Pregnancy Clinic, Peer Counselor Volunteer, 09/01/06, 06/01/08, Bellingham, WA, Met with clients and helped them to process life-altering challenges., Provided clients with emotional and informational support in order to make healthy decisions., Led parenting classes.
- Engedi Refuge, Client Support Volunteer, 09/01/17, Present, Bellingham, WA, Provide transportation for sex trafficking victims attending life skill and therapeutic equine programs., Debrief with clients after completing equine therapy., Lead exercise classes.
- Oaks Cooperative School, Teacher and Coordinator, 06/01/23, 09/01/23, Lynden, WA, Assisted in forming a team and collaborating to expand the program into a new middle campus., Communicated expectations and plans with parents.
- Missionary Apprenticeship, January-June, 2002, Chiang Mai, Thailiand. mentored and Discipled by the Missionaries. In community with and daily serving the Chiang Mai church and college Students. Studied and Learned Conversational Thai. Fell in love with Thailand-Thai people and Thai food!
Achievments
United States Pony Club/ B Graduate International Business Studies
Gained knowledge and skills for equine care including nutrition, horsemanship, and training. Participated in the National Pony Club competition in Lexington, Kentucky.
Spring 2000, Madrid, Spain
Studied International Business in Madrid, Spain through Syracuse University. Took a full semester of business classes in both English and Spanish. Studied and learned conversational Spanish.
References
- Lewann Eggert, Director of Transportation, Ferndale School District, Ferndale, WA, (360)383-9239, lewann.eggert@ferndalesd.org
- Shane Stanfill, Director of Transportation, Lynden School District, (360)354-5469
- Shayle Denbleyker, Owner/Manager, FEAST Food Truck, Bellingham, WA, (503) 568-2653
- Cassie Torhorst, Veterinarian, Cascadia Veterinary Care, Skagit County, WA, (360)419-6607, cascadiavet@gmail.com
- SaraAnn Evans, Personal Friend, Bellingham, WA. (206)304-1239
Additional References
Available upon request
Timeline
Manager
Ridgeview Equestrian Center
10.2024 - 07.2025
Substitute Bus Driver
Ferndale/Lynden School District
11.2023 - Current
Customer Service/Cook/Server
Feast
06.2016 - Current
Owner and Manager
Misty Ridge Farm
12.2013 - Current
Special Events Coordinator Assistant
Community Entry Services
01.2003 - 12.2003
Guest Services
Whitebird Mountain Lodge
06.2000 - 08.2000
Master's Degree - Biblical Counseling
The Master's College
Bachelor of Science - International Agribusiness
Texas A&M University
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