Fernando Hicks

Horse Care

• Ensured a safe work environment with proper handling techniques, equipment maintenance, and adhering to safety protocols.
• Maintained high-quality pastures through regular mowing, harrowing, seeding, and fertilizing practices.
• Enhanced animal welfare through regular monitoring, timely reporting of health concerns, and maintaining clean living environments.
• Optimized resources usage by regularly inspecting barn infrastructure for necessary repairs or improvements while utilizing cost-effective solutions when possible.
• Supported veterinary staff during routine checkups, vaccinations, and medical treatments for optimal animal health.
• Contributed to a positive workplace culture by maintaining open communication channels with peers while upholding high standards for professionalism.
• Improved barn efficiency by streamlining daily tasks and implementing organized systems for feed and equipment storage.
• Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
• Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
• Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
• Cleaned stalls, pens, and equipment using tools providedfor optimal health of all animals.
• Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of the horse, prioritizing health and wellness.

• Developed a strong team culture through regular communication, feedback, and staff development opportunities.
• Conducted regular assessments of farm infrastructure to identify necessary repairs or improvements that would enhance its functionality.
• Developed and maintained improved practices in feeding, housing and sanitation to prevent spreading of disease.
• Optimized feeding schedules and dietary plans to enhance horse health and performance.
• Collaborated with trainers in designing individualized exercise programs tailored to each horse''s specific needs.
• Reduced horse-related injuries by establishing safety protocols for staff and visitors.
• Managed daily barn operations, ensuring efficient workflow and optimal use of resources.
• Fostered positive and collaborative environment, leading team of barn staff in daily operations and care routines.
• Preserved property by mowing, plowing and moving hay to proper storage locations.
• Evaluated prospective boarding clients based on compatibility with existing clientele as well as available barn space capacity constraints.
• Trained and supervisedseveral barn workers in animal care procedures, maintenance duties and safety precautions.
• Provided hands-on assistance during horse births, aiding in successful foal deliveries
• Developed and maintained improved practices in feeding, housing and sanitation to prevent spreading of disease.
• Proactively addressed maintenance issues within the facility before they escalated into costly repairs or safety hazards.
• Operated tractor and other farm machinery to perform harvesting, landscaping, manure disposal, and horse transport.

• Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
• Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds or more.
• Helped maintain an organized stockroom by labeling shelves clearly, designating specific areas for different products, and rotating stock regularly as required.
• Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
• Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
• Maximized available storage space by utilizing vertical stacking techniques when arranging inventory items.
• Managed incoming shipments effectively by inspecting goods for quality control purposes before storing them appropriately.
• Promoted a positive work environment by actively participating in team-building activities and taking initiative in group projects.
• Maintained cleanliness and order in warehouse, adhering to rigorous housekeeping standards.
• Enhanced physical inventory counts, participating in semi-annual audits to verify stock levels.
• Minimized downtime, proactively identifying and reporting equipment malfunctions for prompt repair.
• Improved record-keeping accuracy, diligently updating warehouse management system with transaction details.
• Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
• Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
• Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
• Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
• Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
• Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
• Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.