Katheryne Hassett
Sweet Valley,PA
Summary
Dedicated farm hand with experience at Bonsall Farms, skilled in animal care and heavy lifting. Enhanced flock health through proactive monitoring and effective treatment applications. Recognized for dependable teamwork and time management, contributing to improved barn productivity and a positive work environment. Committed to maintaining high standards of animal wellbeing.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Farm Hand
Bonsall Farms
Hunlock Creek, PA
11.2024 - Current
- Supported construction and repair of fencing, barns, sheds, and essential farm structures.
- Conducted routine feeding and cleaning to maintain farm standards.
- Operated various farm machinery including a side by
- Trained farm hands in effective work methods to increase efficiency.
- Maintained optimal flock wellbeing through prompt illness identification.
- Examined birds for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Kept coops and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Observed birds and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of chickens, prioritizing health and wellness.
- Applied treatments to chickens for parasite control.
- Delivery of farm products to customers homes
- Interacting with customers on and off property
Barn Hand - Volunteer
Serendipity Therapeutic Riding Center
04.2024 - Current
- Promoted animal well-being via meticulous care.
- Boosted barn productivity through structured cleaning
- Improved animal handling skills through continuous training under experienced equestrians on staff.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to address unforeseen challenges in animal care or facility maintenance, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by promptly addressing hazards and maintaining clean workspaces.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere among coworkers by actively participating in team meetings and offering constructive feedback when necessary.
- Assisted in the organization of on-site events including open houses and summer programs.
- Kept stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Assisted in therapeutic riding lessons, handling the horses and offering support as a side walker.
- Assisted in the extended school year program, which involved helping special needs children learn about life on a farm, including but not limited to barn and horse safety, gardening, chickens, and riding.
- Tacking horses
Education
Equine Science
SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NYSkills
- Heavy lifting
- Time management
- Dependable and hardworking
- Animal care
Certification
Raising Poultry in your backyard certification from the Penn State Extension
Poultry handling and Transportation from US Poultry and Egg Association
Horseback riding and driving
Currently taking lessons in both riding and driving to improve my skills and expand my knowledge.
Timeline
Farm Hand
Bonsall Farms
11.2024 - Current
Barn Hand - Volunteer
Serendipity Therapeutic Riding Center
04.2024 - Current
Equine Science
SUNY Morrisville