Gabrielle Spirk

• Ensure patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output for formula and breast milk and regular feeds
• Assisted patients with feeds, diaper changes, and overall comfort and wellbeing
• Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly
• Communicated with nursing and other CNA's
• Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times

• Ensure patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output
• Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly
• Communicated with nursing and other CNA's
• Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times
• Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly
• Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses
• Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity

• I was educated on Shockwave, Laser, Decompression, Cupping and Myofascial Graston Therapy
• I was in charge of scheduling new patient appointments, calling patients for follow up, scanning and or faxing patient records, updating patient files/records
• I cleaned and stocked work areas, and kept main seating area clean/organized
• I ensured that patients understood our policies and process for our therapies offered
• I was in charge of checking patients out and accepting payment methods
• I kept the doctor’s schedules updated and communicated based on patient’s needs//requests/updates

After I came back from the U.K. I worked for Ryan's Pet Supplies. They specialize in selling products for professional dog groomers and pet parents. They wanted me to be a part of their team in hopes of opening up an equine division.

• I educated myself on the products and the grooming industry
• I provided great customer service and gave product advice based on customer's specific needs
• I enjoyed showcasing new products in the showroom
• I took the initiative to be in charge of inventory management and designing the showroom
• Towards the end of my time at Ryan's I was taught how to update images and product description on the company's website
• I was invited three times to attend tradeshows for the company and traveled to Las Vegas and California to work at shows
• I made many friends at Ryan’s Pet Supplies

After graduating from The Talland School of Equitation I started teaching at riding schools in the U.K. I taught both jump and flat lessons. I gained work experience on three olympic level dressage yards and competition yards in the U.K. and U.S.A.

• Being an instructor has given me the opportunity to share my knowledge with others
• I have to communicate effectively with my students to make sure they feel comfortable and confident
• Teaching is incredibly rewarding because I get to see people from all ages and backgrounds succeed and have fun
• I have to be able to read body language and facial expressions and fluctuation in tone to ensure that my students are understanding and enjoying their lesson
• Being able to manage your time and energy when you have a full day of lessons is crucial
• You have to be confident in your own knowledge and capabilities and be able to have a voice/project
• Assessing safety measures and thinking ahead is an important role when working with horses
• Whether you're working with a competition rider or a novice rider, you can create training goals that suit both horse and rider's needs

I am a qualified coach through the British Horse Society. In February of 2017, I got a full-scholarship to an international riding school in the United Kingdom called The Talland School of Equitation. By the end of May 2018, after being the first American to attend and complete an intensive course at Talland, I had graduated with a BHSAI and Stage 4 Flat and Care qualifications and was able to start teaching/riding as a professional.

• Leaving my home country at the age of 19 y/o forced me to become independent quickly
• I had to communicate well with all of the instructors and students because of international languages
• Working six days per week and studying for exams was a lot to balance, but I was determined to be successful
• After six months of working and passing exams, I was put in charge of the group of students to run the yard
• We were responsible for the daily running of the yard and the welfare of all the horses/ponies
• Time management was crucial to get all chores done and to attend lectures and lessons
• I made some life-long friends and connections at Talland