Jordyn Knudsen
Absarokee,MT
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Barn Manager/Ranch Hand
River Run Ranch
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Managed the well-being and care of up to 15 horses, included but not limited to doctoring, feed schedules, stall cleaning, riding/training of broke and green horses, scheduling farrier work etc.
- Scheduled veterinary appointments for vaccinations and other wellness needs to maintain up-to-date records on horse immunizations.
- Assisted ranch manager with property management, maintenance, and new infrastructure related to and pertaining to ranch.
- Preserved property by mowing, weed eating, plowing snow, repairing fences and moving hay to proper storage locations.
- Operated farm machinery and equipment such as tractors, skid steer, arena drag, 36 foot flatbed trailer, horse trailer, utility vehicles etc. to carry out harvesting, landscaping, manure disposal and horse transport needs.
- Routinely prioritized and performed in depth custodial tasks to ensure that the overall cleanliness, organization, maintenance, and appearance of all facilities were up to standard for family, guests, and clients to enjoy.
- Planted, cultivated and maintained the health of the garden, greenhouse, and all flowers on property.
- Pressure washed and detailed equipment, vehicles, decks, houses, trailers, stalls, etc. to maintain the pristine condition of all assets on the ranch.
Ranch Hand
Grove River Ranch
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Mucked out stalls and run pens, making sure that sufficient amount of bedding was kept in stalls at all times.
- Carried out basic custodial tasks to ensure that the barn was properly maintained and clean for potential clients.
- Prepared and saddled horses for lessons.
- Routinely bathed and groomed horses for clinics and horsemanship events.
- Provided care for horses boarded at the facility such as feeding, watering, turn in/out and grooming, paying close attention to potential signs of illness or injury.
- Carried out general landscaping needs, such as weed eating/spraying and mowing.
Farm Hand
Gunby Equine Center of Berry College
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Worked with 60+ head of horses which included keeping up with their feed schedules, exercise, medications, and pasture rotation.
- Functioned as a team to solve and fix creative problems relating to the farm.
- Monitored animals closely to ensure that all stock was in peak reproductive status and health and reported any unusual findings to the barn manager.
- Shadowed veterinarians during medical procedures including but not limited to artificial insemination of broodmares, floating teeth, giving hock injections, bandaging wounds, lameness exams, administering vaccinations.
- Routinely operated Kubota utility vehicles, power tools, backpack blowers etc.
Kennel Technician
Suwanee Animal Hospital
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided personalized tours of the facility for customers looking to board their animals.
- Interacted with clients by answering questions, and bringing animals to and from the waiting room for services.
- Monitored and recorded weights/changes to weights, as well as eating and defecation habits of each individual animal for veterinarians to review.
- Ensured safe interactions between animals at all times.
- Assisted veterinarians in handling and securing animals during routine vet checkups.
- Fed, watered, and maintained cleanliness of kennels and facilities.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Environmental And Agricultural Sciences
Berry College
Rome, GASkills
- Independently motivated
- Skilled multi-tasker
- Deadline driven
- Adaptability
- Fast and efficient learner
- Collaborative
- Highly organized
- Well versed in safe horse practices
Timeline
Barn Manager/Ranch Hand
River Run Ranch
08.2021 - 12.2023
Ranch Hand
Grove River Ranch
02.2020 - 07.2021
Farm Hand
Gunby Equine Center of Berry College
08.2018 - 12.2019
Kennel Technician
Suwanee Animal Hospital
03.2018 - 01.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Environmental And Agricultural Sciences
Berry College
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