CHRISTINA BLANCHARD
New Haven,CT
Summary
Animal Scientist with eight years of experience in animal husbandry, agricultural processes, equine science, and mammalian anatomy and physiology eager to advance her career as an animal scientist. Possesses eight years of experience in equine husbandry and riding instruction. Motivated and proactive with a proven record of exceptional customer service skills and singular animal care while maintaining and building positive and professional relationships.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Park Ranger
Town of Trumbull
04.2024 - Current
- Responsible for protecting and conserving forests and conservatories
- Greet visitors, enforce park rules, conduct tours, maintain trails, provide emergency care, and develop environmental educational programs
- Reports to the Trumbull, CT Police Department to aid and assist law enforcement
- Open and close parks, conduct foot patrols of trails and swimming areas
Equine Groom
Sperry View Farm
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Provide hay, feed, rations, or supplements, and water
- Cleaning water buckets and tubs used during the feeding process
- Grooming, saddling, unsaddling, and bathing horses
- Cleaning all horse equipment and laundry of riding gear
- Hand walking and lunging horses as needed for adequate exercise
- Turning horses into pasture or turnout, weather dependent
- Maintaining the barn area-sweeping, washing, and general cleaning
- Administration of medications and appropriate bandaging
- Follow instructions and directions from trainers, farriers, veterinarians or other equine providers
- Unloading hay and grain, measuring daily feed requirements, monitor and maintain the level of feed, hay, and bedding in stock
- Handling horses for the veterinarian, farrier, trainer or client during basic riding or medical treatments
- Working with and operating small and large farm equipment
Intern
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
01.2020 - 03.2020
- As a result of COVID-19, the internship was terminated prematurely for safety precautions and university lockdown regulations
- Duties included but were not limited to, small ruminant care and facility maintenance
- Participated in the collection of blood, fecal samples, and culling examinations
- Further responsibilities included: Castrations, pregnancy checks, ear tagging, record keeping of births, and aided veterinarian and facility manager in treatment of ruminant parasites and ailments
Customer Service Representative
Barnes & Noble
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Duties were to provide exceptional customer service and assist guests' needs
- Further duties included, managing shelving and merchandise displays, categorizing literature, receiving shipments of merchandise to be logged into inventory, and managing the guest reception desk
- Responsible for answering telephone calls, assist with orders and out-of-store purchasing
- Responsibilities extended to assisting guests with purchases at register check-out, aid customers in locating merchandise and literature while offering recommendations, and answer questions guests may have
- Responsible for maintaining store integrity by returning misplaced items to their appropriate locations
- Customer service extended from the sales floor to the Barnes & Noble café where I provided quality food service while maintaining a clean work station under North Carolina food and health regulations
- Responsible for cleaning work station while storing work implements in their proper locations
- Upon the conclusion of my first year of employment with Barnes & Noble, my exceptional customer service skills and work ethic awarded me a raise in pay
Intern/ Customer Service Representative
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Responsibilities were to provide great customer service while maintaining a positive and professional attitude
- Maintained communication with guests through correspondence between event requestor and building representatives regarding the reservation of academic and non-academic spaces on campus
Intern/ Customer Service Representative
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Responsibilities were to provide great customer service while maintaining a positive and professional attitude
- Maintained communication with guests through correspondence between event requestor and building representatives regarding the reservation of academic and non-academic spaces on campus.
Volunteer/ Therapeutic Equine Coach
Special Olympics of North Carolina
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Responsible for creating and maintaining a positive learning environment where handicapped athletes learned equestrian sportsmanship, skill development, teamwork, and social skills
- Responsible for the guardianship of athletes as a chaperone, and to provide proper first aid if and when injury should occur
- Traveled with atheletes to and from events
- Groomed and provided essential husbandry to the horses on site and duiring events.
Volunteer/ Therapeutic Equine Coach
Dream Power Therapy, Inc
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Responsible for assisting lead instructor and program facilitator in providing therapeutic horsemanship, riding instruction, excellent equine care, and assistance in facility maintenance.
Education
Bachelor's - Animal Sciences
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC12.2020
Skills
- Equestrian husbandry and riding instruction, proficient skills in facility maintenance and animal nutrition (10 years)
- Handling, restraint, and custodial care of various types of livestock and domesticated animals (10 years)
- Exceptional customer service skills (10 years)
- Advanced networking, communications, proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access (8 years)
- Intermediate Spanish (2 years)
- CPR certified
Languages
Timeline
Park Ranger
Town of Trumbull
04.2024 - Current
Equine Groom
Sperry View Farm
12.2023 - 04.2024
Intern
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
01.2020 - 03.2020
Customer Service Representative
Barnes & Noble
12.2018 - 02.2020
Intern/ Customer Service Representative
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
01.2018 - 01.2019
Intern/ Customer Service Representative
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
01.2018 - 01.2019
Volunteer/ Therapeutic Equine Coach
Special Olympics of North Carolina
06.2017 - 09.2017
Volunteer/ Therapeutic Equine Coach
Dream Power Therapy, Inc
10.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor's - Animal Sciences
North Carolina A & T State University
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