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Ella Jacot

Garner

Summary

Professional equestrian with strong expertise in horseback riding instruction. Proven ability to develop tailored training programs, enhance rider and horse performance, and ensure safety. Strong focus on fostering teamwork and adapting to changing needs, ensuring reliable and results-driven instruction. Highly skilled in horse care, training techniques, and rider development, with dependable and flexible approach .Patient and safety-oriented Horse Riding Instructor with 6 years of experience riding horses of all sizes and temperaments and supporting trainees at various stages of riding education. Comprehensive equestrian expert with detailed knowledge of common health issues, training and communication techniques and proper tack and equipment use. Experienced horse caretaker and teacher of daily best practices for equine health.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Horseback Riding Instructor

Saddletree Stables
05.2025 - Current
  • Developed individualized lesson plans to enhance riding skills and foster student engagement.
  • Conducted safety briefings and equipment checks prior to each riding session.
  • Mentored junior instructors in teaching techniques and equine management practices.
  • Evaluated student progress, providing constructive feedback to improve performance.
  • Collaborated with parents to discuss student development and address any concerns or goals.
  • Managed stable operations, including horse care, feeding schedules, and facility maintenance.

Sales Floor Representative

Ace Hardware
05.2022 - 11.2024
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
  • Logged reports, expenses, receipts, and sales in company database.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.

Cashier Team Lead

Ace Hardware
02.2022 - 11.2024
  • Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
  • Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
  • Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
  • Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
  • Operated POS cash register and equipment to collect payments.
  • Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
  • Monitored areas for security issues and safety hazards.
  • Led cashiers and associates in providing thoughtful customer service.
  • Maintained stock to meet expected customer demand.
  • Taught employees fundamentals of register use, merchandise scanning and customer service.
  • Resolved escalated customer disputes with special actions such as discounts.
  • Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies, and sales goals.

Horse Camp Counselor

Horses For Hope
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
  • Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
  • Responded to emergency situations by following first-aid guidelines and coordinating with medical personnel for participants requiring medical attention.
  • Inspected equipment and machinery to verify functionality and safety.
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Fit gear for horses and specific riders.

Horse Caretaker

Saddle Tree Stables
06.2021 - 10.2022
  • Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
  • Worked with ranch hands to clean stables and riding areas.
  • Provided treatment for minor horse injuries.
  • Prepared horses for specific competitions or tasks.
  • Filled hay nets and water buckets and measured feed and supplements to keep horses well-fed.
  • Following Specific orders in a well maintained environment

Education

High School Diploma -

West Johnston High School
06.2025

Associate of Applied Business - Agriculture

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
05-2027

Skills

  • Product Promotion
  • Sales Trends
  • Store Cleaning
  • Loss Prevention
  • Shipment Receiving/Processing
  • POS System Operation
  • Building Customer Loyalty
  • Sales Records Management

Timeline

Horseback Riding Instructor

Saddletree Stables
05.2025 - Current

Sales Floor Representative

Ace Hardware
05.2022 - 11.2024

Cashier Team Lead

Ace Hardware
02.2022 - 11.2024

Horse Camp Counselor

Horses For Hope
06.2021 - 08.2023

Horse Caretaker

Saddle Tree Stables
06.2021 - 10.2022

High School Diploma -

West Johnston High School

Associate of Applied Business - Agriculture

North Carolina State University

Skills

  • Store Opening and Closing
  • Purchase Packaging
  • Customer Service
  • Retail Merchandising

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