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Emerson Gagnon

Shohola,PA

Summary

Dedicated barn hand with extensive experience at Delaware Valley University, skilled in animal health monitoring and effective horse handling. Proven ability to maintain high standards of care, ensuring optimal animal welfare and safety. Strong physical strength and teamwork skills contribute to efficient barn/office operations and pasture management. I have customer service experience, working in animal shelters and desk operations. I have gained strength and ability in riding at different levels, as well as assisting in training horses under saddle.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Animal & Customer Care Technician

Bucks County SPCA
05.2026 - 05.2026
  • Assisted customers with inquiries, providing accurate information and support.
  • Resolved customer issues effectively, ensuring satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions for tracking and analysis.
  • Educated clients on services and procedures to enhance understanding and compliance.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline operations and improve service delivery.
  • Adapted quickly to changing situations, demonstrating flexibility in high-pressure environments.
  • Provided daily care for animals, ensuring proper feeding and health monitoring.
  • Assisted in maintaining clean and safe animal habitats, utilizing appropriate cleaning protocols.
  • Documented animal behaviors and health changes in logs for accurate record-keeping.
  • Collaborated with team members to execute enrichment activities that promoted animal well-being.
  • Followed safety guidelines and procedures to ensure a secure environment for animals and staff.
  • Maintained clean and safe living environments for animals by conducting regular inspections and cleaning enclosures thoroughly.
  • Monitored animal behavior to detect any signs of distress, illness, or injury, taking appropriate action when necessary.

Barn Hand

Delaware Valley University
05.2025 - 10.2025

-Cared for horses daily including barn work, cleaning stalls, turning in and out mares, colts, fillies, yearlings, geldings, and stallions.

-Grooming and feeding

-Barn cleaning including sweeping

-Haying

-Outside pasture work

-Cleaning and filling waters

Barn Hand

Delaware Valley University
10.2024 - 03.2025

-Basic barn hand work

-Turn in/turn out of mares and geldings

-Feeding, stall cleaning, pasture care

-Grooming and tacking

-Riding experience

Education

High School Diploma -

Delaware Valley High School
Milford
06-2024

No Degree -

Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA

Skills

  • Animal first aid
  • Hay stacking
  • Animal health monitoring
  • Fence repair
  • Assisting veterinarian
  • Watering systems
  • Groundskeeping
  • Horse handling
  • Feeding animals
  • Leading horses
  • Stall cleaning
  • Blanketing horses
  • Turnout management
  • Halter breaking
  • Grooming horses
  • Pasture management
  • Saddle fitting
  • Braiding manes
  • Stall mucking
  • Lunging horses
  • Horse care
  • Handling foals
  • Supplement administration
  • Barn repair
  • Water replenishment
  • Physical strength
  • Grain hauling
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Medical recordkeeping
  • Cleanliness maintenance
  • Reception area upkeep
  • Effective multitasking
  • Empathy for animals
  • Compassionate care
  • Customer interaction
  • File organization
  • Schedule coordination
  • Inventory management

Timeline

Animal & Customer Care Technician

Bucks County SPCA
05.2026 - 05.2026

Barn Hand

Delaware Valley University
05.2025 - 10.2025

Barn Hand

Delaware Valley University
10.2024 - 03.2025

No Degree -

Delaware Valley University

High School Diploma -

Delaware Valley High School