Kacee Schott
Ellensburg
Summary
Detail-oriented professional experienced in animal care and facility maintenance. Skilled in time management and problem-solving, contributing to smooth ranch operations. Committed to promoting animal health and safety through diligent care and maintenance practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch Hand
Westgro
Ellensburg
10.2025 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of barn and animal enclosures.
- Assisted with daily feeding and watering of livestock to promote health.
- Collaborated with team members to facilitate efficient ranch operations.
- Performed general maintenance tasks, including cleaning stalls and barns.
- Partnered with owner to assess and address ranch needs effectively.
Assistant
Judy Schomer
Ellensburg
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Maintained cleanliness of horse pens and ensured optimal hygiene standards.
- Provided fresh water to horses regularly, promoting health and hydration.
- Fed horses as needed, ensuring proper nutrition and care.
- Exercised and trained horses, supporting their physical development and well-being.
- Performed lawn care activities to maintain aesthetic appeal of farm grounds.
- Executed fence repairs to ensure safety and security across property.
- Oversaw general farm care duties, contributing to operational efficiency.
Assistant
Lakeshore Equine Rehabilitation and Fitness
Ellensburg
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Prepared horses for equine aquatread sessions.
- Managed horse activities on aquatread, eurociser, and solarium.
- Maintained cleanliness of barn and facilities.
- Wrapped horses' legs as required for injury prevention.
- Cleaned various equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Animal and Facility Care Assistant
Central Washington Equine Hospital
Ellensburg
05.2020 - 08.2024
- Cared for animals in facilities, ensuring proper feeding and hydration.
- Cleaned and sanitized pens, stalls, buckets, and exam rooms.
- Maintained cleanliness of lameness pad and other areas.
- Washed and folded laundry to support operational needs.
- Cleaned windows to enhance facility appearance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kittitas High School
Ellensburg, WA06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology - Biomedical, BA - Finance
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WASkills
- Animal care and livestock management
- Facility maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Basic welding
Accomplishments
Academic Honor Role - High School
Spirit Award - Washington High School Rodeo
Greenhand Award - FFA
Chapter Award - FFA
State Award - FFA
Samuleson Livestock Judging Award - 2024
Spirit Award - Washington High School Rodeo
Greenhand Award - FFA
Chapter Award - FFA
State Award - FFA
Samuleson Livestock Judging Award - 2024
Volunteerism
FFA:
- Volunteered at local elderly homes; planting flowers, cleaning up outside facilities
- Volunteered at local Cattlewomens food drive; packing and handing out food; clean up and take down.
- Volunteered during local FFA competitions; leading competitors to rooms and helping with clean up
- Volunteered as the Kittitas FFA Chapter delegate at Washington State FFA Convention
- Volunteered during AG day field trips to the county fairgrounds; made and presented a presentation to elementary grade kids.
- Volunteered at Kittitas Elementary Ag day; brought a broke heifer for the kids, helped at various stations
- Volunteered at local haunted halls
- Volunteered at local Christmas tree farm; helping clients to cut down trees, put them on their vehicles.
4-H:
- Adopted a stream; volunteered to help with environment clean up.
- Volunteered at various food drives within Kittitas and Ellensburg.
- Volunteered at further environmental projects; planting flowers, cleaning up public places.
Grange:
- Volunteered at local events; helped at the food booths.
- Volunteered during the county fair at one of the food vendors.
- Volunteered at various food and clothing drives
Other/Personal:
- Volunteered at Washington State High School Rodeos as a member; volunteer during an event: goats, barrels, poles.
- Volunteered at elderly homes in Longview; put on senior rodeos, spent time with the residents.
- Volunteered at Diamond J Rodeo Camp for 4 years running; cleaning up the facilities, putting away and storing food, helped as a camp counselor, helping with breakaway instruction.
- Volunteered at local events with parking
- Volunteered at local petting zoos; providing animals
- Volunteered as Light Rifle director for Washington High School Rodeo
- Adopted a family for Christmas; bought presents for the kids of the family; provided some food for a dinner.
Timeline
Ranch Hand
Westgro
10.2025 - Current
Assistant
Judy Schomer
05.2025 - 11.2025
Assistant
Lakeshore Equine Rehabilitation and Fitness
06.2024 - 08.2025
Animal and Facility Care Assistant
Central Washington Equine Hospital
05.2020 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Kittitas High School
Bachelor of Science - Biology - Biomedical, BA - Finance
Central Washington University