Jaden Ripa
Crown Point,IN
Summary
Compassionate Assistant Barn Manager with deep love for animals and dedication to delivering exceptional care. Organized with experience in barn operations, including equine care, inventory management and general cleaning. Reliable and dependable professional offering several years of experience in animal husbandry. Skilled communicator with owners to coordinate operations, improve processes and deliver exceptional animal care. Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Barn Manager
pleasant view stables
Griffith, Indiana
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Communicated effectively with owners regarding their horse's progress or medical needs.
- Supervised feeding schedules according to individual requirements of each horse.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving horses such as colic or injury.
- Provided guidance to inexperienced riders on proper riding techniques or how best to handle a difficult horse.
- Inspected stalls regularly to ensure cleanliness and appropriate bedding material was provided for each horse.
- Provided training to new staff on proper handling techniques and safety procedures for equine care.
- Cultivated relationships with suppliers who provide quality products at competitive prices.
- Conducted monthly meetings with staff to discuss any issues related to equine care or general operations of the facility.
- Assigned tasks to staff members for daily care of the barn.
- Developed and implemented barn management strategies to ensure safety of horses and staff.
- Ensured that all barn personnel followed safety protocols when working with horses.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on tack, fences, gates and other equipment used in the barn.
- Monitored inventory levels of hay, grain, supplements, shavings, and other necessary items needed in the barn.
- 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.
- Mucked stalls and cleared manure out of paddocks.
Barn Keeper
t&t farms
Hebron, Indiana
12.2021 - 03.2024
- Provided assistance with stall cleaning duties
- lunged and worked horses
Stable Hand
shilo ranch
Hobart, Indiana
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Fed and watered horses according to individual dietary needs.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving injured animals or personnel.
- Monitored horses for signs of illness or injury, administering medication as needed.
- Adjusted settings on balers according to type and size of crop being processed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Boone Grove High School
Valparaiso, IN05-2023
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Staff Training
- Good Judgment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Active Listening
- Reliability
- Team building
- Self Motivation
- Negotiation
Timeline
Barn Manager
pleasant view stables
05.2023 - 05.2024
Barn Keeper
t&t farms
12.2021 - 03.2024
Stable Hand
shilo ranch
01.2020 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Boone Grove High School
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