Katelyn Ford
College Park,MD
Summary
Hi! My name is Katelyn, and I'm a 20-year-old student currently enrolled in the Veterinary Technician program through Penn Foster College. Since my coursework is completed online, I have a very flexible schedule and am able to accommodate a wide range of working hours.
Over the past few years, I've gained hands-on experience working at farms and horse barns, where I was responsible for animal care, facility upkeep, and building strong relationships with clients. These roles required reliability, attention to detail, and consistent communication with customers to ensure their needs were met.
In addition, my experience working at camps has strengthened my customer service skills, particularly when it comes to welcoming new clients, explaining services and procedures, and communicating clearly with parents and first-time visitors. I'm comfortable providing thorough information, answering questions, and creating a positive, welcoming environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Farm Manager
Bay View Farm
Edgewater, MD
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Managed daily operations of the farm and barn, ensuring a clean, organized, and safe environment at all times
- Provided hands-on care for client-owned horses, maintaining routines tailored to individual needs
- Built and maintained strong, trust-based relationships with clients through consistent communication and reliable care
- Maintained inventory of horse vitamins, supplements, and supplies; restocked as needed
- Followed detailed instructions, updates, and care changes from clients and owners, demonstrating adaptability and attention to detail
- Served as the primary point of contact when owners were out of town, ensuring uninterrupted farm operations
- Communicated effectively with veterinarians, farriers, owners, and clients to relay important updates and coordinate care
- Trusted with independent decision-making and problem-solving when working alone on-site
Farm Worker
Hunter Ridge Farm
Davidsonville, MD
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Completed an initial training period working 2–3 days per week, during which I was instructed on daily routines, horse care protocols, and facility operations
- Followed a consistent daily schedule, beginning each shift by cleaning horse stalls and preparing the barn for evening care
- Brought horses in for feeding, distributed feed, and cleaned and refilled water buckets according to individual needs
- Completed end-of-shift responsibilities, including sweeping aisles and maintaining cleanliness in feed rooms
- Worked with horses undergoing rehabilitation and was responsible for preparing feed and administering medications as directed
- Coordinated care responsibilities for both morning and evening shifts, ensuring smooth transitions between staff
- Increased availability to 5–6 days per week, covering primarily evening shifts and occasionally morning shifts as needed
Working Student
Obligation Farm @Enticement Stables
Harwood, MD
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Participated in a working student role at the farm where I trained and rode, gaining extensive hands-on experience in daily barn operations
- Worked long, consistent hours (7:00 AM–6:30 PM or later), 5–6 days per week, completing both morning and evening chores
- Assisted with feeding routines, feed preparation, and medication administration for horses with varying needs
- Supported veterinary, farrier, and equine dental visits by holding horses and assisting as needed
- Provided daily horse care, including grooming, tacking, bathing, stall cleaning, and general barn upkeep
- Assisted with lessons, camps, clinics, and training rides, observing and learning advanced horsemanship practices
- Gained experience with rehabilitation horses, including wound care, injury monitoring, and recovery support
- Worked with young horses, including handling, basic training, and starting/breaking horses for resale
- Assisted with trailering, catch riding, and overall horse management to ensure safety and consistency
- Developed strong time management, responsibility, and animal-handling skills through hands-on, full-day barn involvement
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Science
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PASkills
- Customer Service & Client Communication
- Animal Care & Handling (Horses)
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management & Scheduling
- Facility & Property Management
- Cleaning, Organization & Sanitation
- Medication Preparation & Administration
- Inventory Management & Restocking
- Reliability & Independent Work
- Problem Solving & Decision-Making
Certification
- CPR certified
- First-Aid certified
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Cooking
- Hiking
- Social Media
- Cleaning
- Organizing
- Paperwork
Timeline
Assistant Farm Manager
Bay View Farm
06.2025 - 09.2025
Farm Worker
Hunter Ridge Farm
10.2023 - 12.2023
Working Student
Obligation Farm @Enticement Stables
05.2019 - 06.2021
Associate of Science - Veterinary Science
Penn Foster Career School