Casandra Stolz
Solon,OH
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Equine Boarding Facility Manager
Fairwinds Farm & Stables
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Created an indivudualized care program for 30 horses of varying needs.
- Provide exceptional customer service to 30 customers.
- Ensuring boarders had exemplary experiences.
- Adhering to critical critics while maintaining respectable boundaries.
- Championed workplace health initiatives, creating a culture of wellness that contributed to higher employee engagement levels.
- Strengthened relationships with local professionals for the benefit of the animals wellbeing.
- Conceptualized appropriate dietary needs.
- Appropriately allocated resources between multiple facilities.
- Improved property through minor repairs machinery, buildings, equipment.
- Operated heavy machinery, trucks/trailers, and tractors.
- Supervised staff of 4 in day-to-day activities.
Horse Guide (Black Hills)
Palmer Gulch/Mt Rushmore KOA
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Treats all Customers and Associates with respect and courtesy; is friendly and professional at all times
- Utilized strong communication skills to effectively convey complex topics in a digestible manner to diverse audiences.
- Trained new guides on company policies, procedures, and best practices, leading to consistently high-quality tours across the team.
- Provided detailed pre-trip information packages to clients for adequate preparation before their journey commenced.
- Enhanced guest experience by providing informative and engaging guided tours.
- Developed an extensive knowledge of local history and culture, enabling the provision of accurate information and insightful commentary during tours.
- Managed unexpected challenges with flexibility and creative problem-solving, maintaining seamless experiences for guests.
- Maintained safety standards during excursions, resulting in zero accidents or incidents.
Habitat Restoration Lead Biologist
Great Basin Institute
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Mentored junior team members, fostering a positive working environment and enhancing overall performance.
- Monitored environmental conditions during field studies to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Led efforts in habitat restoration projects, promoting biodiversity conservation in local ecosystems.
- Applied GIS tools for spatial analysis of ecological data which informed decision-making on land management strategies.
- Enhanced research efficiency by implementing innovative laboratory techniques and protocols.
- Increased species identification accuracy through regular collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Designed rigorous experiments for hypothesis testing that helped uncover novel insights into organismal behavior.
- Analyzed complex datasets using statistical software, providing insights into biological trends and patterns.
- Conducted fieldwork for data collection, contributing to groundbreaking discoveries in ecosystem studies.
- Contributed to the publication of peer-reviewed articles, disseminating knowledge within the scientific community.
- Handled specimens and conducted tests according to established protocols, keeping efficient records on all experiments.
Equine Facility Manager
Chesterfield Veterinary Services
11.2017 - 11.2021
- Maintained two barns within in a veterinarian facility. Consistently communicated with vet to maintain records of patients.
- Specialized feed, medication, and turnout care on case by case basis.
- Medications required administration via intramuscular, orally, and occipitally.
- Maintained proper sanitation of water buckets and troughs, box stalls, and an orderly office space.
- Assisted with minor surgeries, gastrointestinal scoping’s, dental work, artificial insemination, and emergencies.
- Basic farrier work and tending abscess’, bruised souls and heels.
- Operated heavy farm machinery and attachments.
Advanced Horse and Rider Biomechanics Intern
Miracle Farm Rescue Foundation
08.2020 - 12.2020
- • Explored the theory of the transversal thoracic vertebral column rotation in horses under saddle.
- Understanding the relation between musculoskeletal and central nervous system.
- Presented literature to peers within the field at a collegiate conference.
- Understanding the importance biomechanics to increase soundness.
- Observed common lameness issues such as navicular, suspensory ligament injuries and metabolic dysfunction on 20 varying breeds and disciplines.
Product Marketing Intern
Guardian Filtration Products
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Contributed to the development of sales enablement tools such as presentations, brochures, and case studies that showcased product benefits.
- Maintained a comprehensive understanding of industry trends, competitors, and customer preferences through ongoing research efforts.
- Analyzed sales data to measure campaign effectiveness and provide insights for optimization.
- Developed engaging content for social media platforms, driving brand engagement and reach.
- Managed email marketing campaigns using automation tools to nurture leads throughout the sales funnel effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Conservation Biology
Thiel College
Greenville, PA12.2024
Skills
- Customer service
- Excellent Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Building Customer Relationships and Loyalty
- Performance Evaluation
- Service contracts management
- Cost-reduction methods
- Operations Oversight
- Leadership and supervision
- Emergency Preparedness
- Employee Hiring
- Task Prioritization
- Time management abilities
- Interpersonal Skills
Affiliations
- Tri Beta Beta Honours Society
- W.I.N.G (Women Inspiring Next Generation)
- U.S Eventing Association
- Student Conservation Association
Timeline
Equine Boarding Facility Manager
Fairwinds Farm & Stables
09.2022 - 07.2023
Horse Guide (Black Hills)
Palmer Gulch/Mt Rushmore KOA
05.2022 - 09.2022
Habitat Restoration Lead Biologist
Great Basin Institute
11.2021 - 05.2022
Advanced Horse and Rider Biomechanics Intern
Miracle Farm Rescue Foundation
08.2020 - 12.2020
Product Marketing Intern
Guardian Filtration Products
04.2018 - 09.2018
Equine Facility Manager
Chesterfield Veterinary Services
11.2017 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Conservation Biology
Thiel College
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