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Gillian Ray

Madison,GA

Summary

Compassionate professional in animal care fields known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in behavior modification, obedience training, and health monitoring of various animals. Excel in patience, empathy, and communication, ensuring successful outcomes in all endeavors.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Horse Trainer and Coach

Equicentric, LLC
Madison, GA
08.2019 - Current
  • Clients bring in horses that need training or tuning up.
  • Fostered positive relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and communication.
  • Evaluated horse behavior to create effective training strategies.
  • Instructed riders on proper techniques and safety methods.
  • Instructed riders on proper riding techniques for different types of horses.
  • Teach all ages about the daily care and grooming of horses, including brushing, bathing, clipping, and hoof cleaning.
  • Trained and rode horses across wide age range and exhibited excellent horse handling skills.
  • Monitored horses' health and temperament for signs of injury and illness.

Animal Kennel Tech

Humane Society Of Morgan County
Madison, GA
08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Thursday and Friday, or as needed, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Check the medication book, and feed the animals assigned to me in the morning and evening.
  • Walk quarantine dogs, and let all main room dogs into outside kennels.
  • Rotate dogs outside into yards.
  • Provided daily care and monitoring of animals, including feeding, watering, cleaning cages and administering medications.
  • Monitored animals for signs of illness or distress and reported to supervisor immediately.
  • Sweep and mop the designated floors.
  • Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
  • Engaged with potential adopters to educate about animal care.
  • Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
  • Play or sit with the dogs to help gain friendly interactions and bonds.

Barn Manager

Tom and Toby Farms
Madison, GA
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Coordinated feeding schedules and monitored livestock health regularly.
  • Maintained equipment and tools to ensure operational readiness and safety.
  • Maintained records of horse health, feed, equipment, medications, and supplies.
  • Maintained tidy barn by sweeping, cleaning and organizing feed and materials.
  • Cared for horses by blanketing, cleaning stalls, feeding and watering.
  • Exercise each horse accordingly.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Erskine College
Due West, SC
05-2024

Skills

  • Client relationship management
  • Horse training
  • Animal care
  • Breeding management
  • Animal Rehabilitation
  • Exotic Animals Handling
  • Time management abilities
  • Creative problem solving

Accomplishments

  • Full-ride scholarship to Erskine College to compete on the Rodeo Team. Ended up being in the Top 15 of the nation.

Affiliations

  • I have trained top notch horses for several clients.
  • Hosted my own Kids horse camp for two summers now.
  • I have knowledge in hauling with different types of horse and hay trailers.
  • I know how to operate manual transmission vehicles and tractors.

Certification

  • I have completed the Georgia temporary hunter education certificate

Timeline

Animal Kennel Tech

Humane Society Of Morgan County
08.2024 - 03.2025

Horse Trainer and Coach

Equicentric, LLC
08.2019 - Current

Barn Manager

Tom and Toby Farms
05.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Erskine College

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