- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Outdoor Recreation
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Dog training and obediance
- Enjoy participating in [activity] for overall physical and mental well-being
- Pilates
- Mindfulness Practices
- Team Sports
- Gym Workouts
- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
Bruce Upchurch
Varied
Kent,WA
Summary
Dedicated animal care professional with experience at Holly Farms, skilled in equine first aid and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance animal well-being through attentive care and rehabilitation efforts. Strong team player with excellent communication skills, fostering trustful relationships with clients and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment.
Experienced equine care professional prepared for responsibilities in stable management. Demonstrates strong skills in animal husbandry, grooming, and maintaining clean, safe environments. Known for reliable team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring smooth daily operations. Strong work ethic with focus on achieving results and maintaining high standards.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Stable Hand
Holly Farms
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing multiple responsibilities within fast-paced stable environments.
- Administered horse medication and necessary special care.
- Assisted in the rehabilitation of injured horses with proper exercise and medication administration.
- Promoted a safe working environment, adhering to all necessary protocols and procedures.
- Worked with ranch hands to clean stables and riding areas.
- Provided consistent high-quality care to horses by diligently
- monitoring their physical condition throughout daily interactions.
- Also volunteered on and off thru end of 2021 - 2022
Gas Station Attendant
Costco
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Maintained clean and orderly work station.
- Maintained cleanliness of gas station premises, resulting in a welcoming environment for customers.
- Cleaned up gas and other spills in accordance with spill procedures.
- Maintained clear and accurate records
- Followed established safety records and guidelines
- Successfully deescalated challenging situations involving unhappy or irate customers through active listening skills coupled with problem-solving abilities.
- Built trustful relationships with customers to encourage return visits.
- Collaborated with team members for smooth shift transitions, maintaining operational continuity throughout the day.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing prompt and friendly service during all transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Zoology/Animal Psychology
University of Washington
Seattle, WA05-1982
Skills
- Animal care
- Team player attitude
- Horse handling
- Stable maintenance
- Stall cleaning
- Equine first aid
- Haltering horses
- Medication administration
- Leading horses
- Pasture maintenance
- Manure disposal
- Exercising and playing
- Blanketing expertise
- Groundwork exercises
- Fence repair
- Turnout procedures
- Basic veterinary care
- Feeding management
- Hoof care
- Guest services
- Horse grooming
- Teamwork
- Livestock care
- Animal maintenance
- Physical strength
- Team player
- Lifting and carrying [number] pounds
- Farm and ranch operations
- Safety practices
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety procedures
- Water management
- Disease detection
- Groundskeeping
- Worker training
- Hand tools
Interests
Timeline
Stable Hand
Holly Farms
11.2019 - 04.2021
Gas Station Attendant
Costco
11.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Zoology/Animal Psychology
University of Washington
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