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Ellen Thorne

Seattle,WA

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position in the healthcare field that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent customer service and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals with energy and enthusiasm.


Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Barn Manager

Ridgewood Farm
Santa Barbara, CA
06.2021 - Current
  • Maintained overall health and well-being of 32 horses overseeing full care, training and travel schedules.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and creative nature to anticipate and resolve client concerns to promote satisfaction.
  • Trained and onboarded new employees for smooth transitions and provided feedback on methods for reaching individual performance goals.
  • Instilled basics of horsemanship and riding in beginners while refining knowledge and skills of more advanced riders.

Special Needs Child Caregiver

Self Employed
Seattle, WA
03.2020 - 09.2021
  • Assisted client with Zoom learning and virtual/ in person therapies.
  • Helped client develop motor and social-emotional skills in preparation for school and daily tasks.
  • Developed innovative lessons and activities to encourage play and promote client's physical and emotional development.

Environmental Educator and Lead Camp Educator

Pacific Science Center
Seattle, WA
02.2020 - 08.2020
  • Created a safe, fun, and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles both in-person and over Zoom.
  • Understood critical development years for adolescent minds and structured lessons to meet cognitive abilities.

Riding School Program Manager

Ridgewood Farm
Santa Barbara, CA
01.2018 - 11.2019
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations including equine care, scheduling and coordination with key stakeholders.
  • Provided top- notch customer service and tailored lesson plans to suit client's individual goals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
05.2017

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Team Collaboration
  • Social Perception
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Upbeat and Positive Personality

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Barn Manager

Ridgewood Farm
06.2021 - Current

Special Needs Child Caregiver

Self Employed
03.2020 - 09.2021

Environmental Educator and Lead Camp Educator

Pacific Science Center
02.2020 - 08.2020

Riding School Program Manager

Ridgewood Farm
01.2018 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

University of Vermont
Ellen Thorne