Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Brendan Mayne

Lexington,KY

Summary

Dependable,reliable and highly motivated professional seeking opportunity to contribute to the University of Kentucky community and success of the states 4H program. Considered hardworking, ethical, efficient and detail-oriented with many years of experience in the equine industry and animal care . Very comfortable working with large groups or independently. Follows directions and capable to use initiative when appropriate. Dedicated to providing the highest standards of work.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Barn Manager

Alltech International
Nicholasville, KY
01.2022 - Current
  • Supported nutritionists by providing assistance with their research projects and keeping clear communications.
  • Led a team of animal care technicians, overseeing their training on achieving the highest of levels of care and animal welfare.
  • Maintained accurate records of animal research data and results.
  • Developed standard operating procedures related to animal care.
  • Conducted daily animal health assessments and monitored behaviors.

Photographer's Assistant

Mathea A Kelley
Lexington, KY
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Worked with several major clients and stud farms to achieve maximum time efficiency and job completion
  • Coordinated busy schedule of photo and video sessions on clients' private farms and on sales ground
  • Maintained accurate databases of all horses that were pictured or filmed for sales marketing
  • Created and documented a number amount of Jockey Club database accounts.

Foaling Barn Manager

Lane's End Farm
Versailles, KY
01.2018 - 07.2021
  • Responsible for daily management and medical care of a large number of horses, including periparturient mares and neonatal foals
  • Solely responsible for treatment, medicating and ongoing assessment of all stock within the foaling unit
  • Improved condition of horses with equine-focused care program prescribed by veterinarians, podiatrists, and other professionals
  • Facilitated communication between management and grooms for optimal horse care
  • Supervised and managed stable staff, working students, and volunteers
  • Maintained medical inventory of supplies and equipment for all medical cases and foaling processes.

Assistant Yearling Groom

Godolphin
Cashel, Tipperary
04.2017 - 01.2018
  • Informed management of stock activities, health status, nutritional requirements and foreseeable future demands and issues
  • Cared for animals with injuries and illnesses under direction of veterinarians
  • Managed biosecurity operations safely with clear directives on safe procedures, equipment operations, and protective gear requirements.

Sales Associate

Applegreen
Celbridge, Kildare
06.2015 - 03.2017
  • Resolved customer concerns using strong communication and conflict management skills
  • Maintaining calm demeanor and managed issues professionally and according to company standards
  • Created and logged stock take and rotations to maximize store efficacy
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Equine Groom

Derrinstown Stud Farm
Celbridge, Kildare
10.2015 - 06.2016
  • Identified illnesses, diseases and injuries through animal examinations and observations
  • Followed standard guidelines or animal-specific schedules for feeding, watering, and medication administration
  • Protected animals and caretakers by observing safety behaviors consistently
  • Updated records with information on weight, behaviors and food intake
  • Maintained comfortable, clean and sanitized animal quarters.

Graduate Intern

Paca Paca Farm
Atsuga, Hokkaido
06.2013 - 09.2014
  • Trained and shadowed to learn processes of managing a commercial stud farm comprising of several sectors (breeding, sales, racing and veterinary) of the industry
  • Developed research skills and initiative to demonstrate knowledge of the international Thoroughbred industry through assigned projects
  • Maintained and assisted with the daily routines of a large international stud farm.

Soft Tissue Equine Technician

Royal (Dick) Veterinary Hospital
Edinburgh, Midlothian
06.2012 - 06.2013
  • Shadowed and assisted veterinary professionals with complex procedures
  • Responsible for the stocking and rotation of medications and surgical equipment within the soft tissue sector
  • Followed strict safety and biosecurity protocols within the hospital
  • Assisted with additional tasks to keep various research projects on-task and meet tight deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Equine Management

College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise
06.2012

Foundation of Science - Equine Management

College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise
06.2010

Full Irish Leaving Certificate - High School

Salesian College
06.2008

Skills

  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • Recordkeeping
  • Planning
  • Written communication
  • Scheduling
  • Critical thinking
  • Equipment disinfection
  • Animal care
  • Team Development

Certification

  • Kentucky Driving License
  • Full Irish Driving License

Accomplishments

  • Student Council Member 2008-2012
  • Student Council President 2010
  • Ceangal (Prefect) 2007-2008

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Research Barn Manager

Alltech International
01.2022 - Current

Photographer's Assistant

Mathea A Kelley
08.2021 - 01.2022

Foaling Barn Manager

Lane's End Farm
01.2018 - 07.2021

Assistant Yearling Groom

Godolphin
04.2017 - 01.2018

Equine Groom

Derrinstown Stud Farm
10.2015 - 06.2016

Sales Associate

Applegreen
06.2015 - 03.2017

Graduate Intern

Paca Paca Farm
06.2013 - 09.2014

Soft Tissue Equine Technician

Royal (Dick) Veterinary Hospital
06.2012 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Science - Equine Management

College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise

Foundation of Science - Equine Management

College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise

Full Irish Leaving Certificate - High School

Salesian College

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