To further expand my knowledge in the equine industry through hands on experiences, jobs and further career advancements.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Hand
Birdsong Farms
Hearne, Texas
02.2023 - 10.2023
Feeding, watering, horses in stalls and pastures
Restraint of mares for ultrasounds, breeding, and rectal palpations
Daily feeding of small herd of Brangus cattle.
Checked cows daily for signs of calving
Student Worker
Integrated Breeders Service
11.2022 - 02.2023
Regularly helped with bull collections
Packaged semen in canes and goblets for long term storage
Ensured proper sanitation of AV's and other equipment.
Breeding Assistant, Horse Caretaker
Micheal Byatt Arabians
New Ulm, Texas
04.2021 - 08.2022
Regularly fed, watered, and monitored the physical well being of about 30 mares and some foals at Arabain Horse farm
Daily groomed mane, tail, and body of mares prior to turning out to pastures
Restrained horse in stock while receiving treatments, vaccinations, palpitations and other necessary procedures
Assisted with foaling out procedures, naval dipping, vaccinations and observation
Restrained in pastures for shoeing and other hoof procedures by farriers
Restrained tease mare for regular stallion collections
Assisted with semen microscopic analysis to determine motility, and calculate sperm count
Preparation of horses for photoshoots, held bags and other materials to obtain the perfect shot
Assisted in the preparation and executed procedures for the international storage and export of equine semen governed by the USDA and in accordance to European Union guidelines.
Student Worker- Delivery Sector
Texas A&M University-Comparative Medicine Program
10.2020 - 12.2021
Delivered clean animal cage set ups to a number of laboratory facilities around campus
Stacked feed and moved feed on a haul jack
Returned dirty cages to main complex for cleaning
Disposed of deceased animals and bodily fluids to maintain a clean environment to abide by appropriate laboratory safety guidelines.
Wrangler
Allaso Ranch Summer Camps
Hawkins, Texas
06.2020 - 07.2020
Groomed horses, saddled, bridled, and fed horses in preparation for trail rides
Inspected horses for physical injury and well being
Applied ointment to ailments if present
Led trail rides for elementary to high school students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ecology and Conservation Biology
Texas A&M University
08-2024
Skills
Animal Care
Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Disease Identification
Innovation and Creativity
Position Held
Birdsong Farms, Hearne, Texas, February 2023, Farm Hand, Feeding, watering, horses in stalls and pastures, Restraint of mares for ultrasounds, breeding, and rectal palpations, Feeding small herd of Brangus cattle
Integrated Breeders Service, November 2022-February 2023, Student Worker, Helped with bull collections, Packaged semen for long term storage, Cleaned AV's and other equipment
Micheal Byatt Arabians, New Ulm, Texas, Full Time: Summer 2021, Winter 2022, Summer 2022, Breeding Assistant, Horse Caretaker, Regularly fed, watered, and monitored the physical well being of about 30 mares and some foals at Arabain Horse farm, Daily groomed mane, tail, and body of mares prior to turning out to pastures, Restrained horse in stock while receiving treatments, vaccinations, palpitations and other necessary procedures, Assisted with foaling out procedures, naval dipping, vaccinations and observation, Restrained in pastures for shoeing and other hoof procedures by farriers, Restrained tease mare for regular stallion collections, Assisted with semen microscopic analysis to determine motility, and calculate sperm count, Preparation of horses for photoshoots, held bags and other materials to obtain the perfect shot, Assisted in the preparation and executed procedures for the international storage and export of equine semen governed by the USDA and in accordance to European Union guidelines
Texas A&M University-Comparative Medicine Program, October 2020-December 2021, Student Worker- Delivery Sector, Delivered clean animal cage set ups to a number of laboratory facilities around campus, Stacked feed and moved feed on a haul jack, Returned dirty cages to main complex for cleaning, Disposed of deceased animals and bodily fluids to maintain a clean environment to abide by appropriate laboratory safety guidelines
Allaso Ranch Summer Camps, Hawkins, Texas, 6/1/2020-7/19/2020, Wrangler, Groomed horses, saddled, bridled, and fed horses in preparation for trail rides, Inspected horses for physical injury and well being, Applied ointment to ailments if present, Led trail rides for elementary to high school students
Sodexo Corporation, Commerce, Texas, Spring 2020, Dishwasher, Ran plates, cups, and utensils through commercial dishwasher, Incorporating organizational skills, paired with effective communication to maintain a steady and safe work environment, Disposed of daily waste materials and thoroughly cleansed the kitchens and hallways
Cinemark Theaters, Round Rock, Texas, August 2017-August 2018, Usher/Concessionist, Cleaned theaters and served, Practiced excellent customer service and memory retention of orders
References
Deb Gray, Breeding Manager, Micheal Byatt Arabians, (979)-421-2346
Caleb Campbell, former Barn Manager, Allaso Ranch, (903)-570-8602
Timeline
Farm Hand
Birdsong Farms
02.2023 - 10.2023
Student Worker
Integrated Breeders Service
11.2022 - 02.2023
Breeding Assistant, Horse Caretaker
Micheal Byatt Arabians
04.2021 - 08.2022
Student Worker- Delivery Sector
Texas A&M University-Comparative Medicine Program
10.2020 - 12.2021
Wrangler
Allaso Ranch Summer Camps
06.2020 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Ecology and Conservation Biology