Kayla Stephens
Gahanna,OH
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to join the team. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
The Ohio State University Galbreath Equine Center
10.2022 - Current
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Groomed and bathed animals to maintain hygiene and appearance.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
Equestrian Director
YMCA Camp Kern
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Supported and mentored junior team members to promote collaboration and improve collective expertise.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Identified personal strengths and weaknesses and adjusted techniques to enhance performance.
- Managed a team of many different workers in my department.
- Worked closely with other leaders to create a quality product for our customers.
- Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, effectively motivating and encouraging peers.
- Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time.
- Exhibited excellent teamwork and strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie.
- Directly oversaw the health, training, workload, and safety of the 50 horse herd on site.
- Changed/Adjusted nutritional needs of each individual horse on property as needed.
- Trained horses on property to fit the needs of the program both on the ground and under saddle.
- Assessed resumes and conducted interviews to add team members.
Equestrian Coordinator
Ymca Camp Kern
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Oversee the daily maintenance and care of the horses in the herd as well as boarded horses
- Trail guide for both private groups as well as Conferencing or Outdoor Education groups
- Administers daily and as needed medications to horses
- Communicates with Vets and Farriers and grain distributors as needed for health and wellbeing of the horses
- Assisted in summer camp programming such as ranch staff training and activities for campers
- Manages and oversees barn hands and daily work.
Ranch Worker
YMCA Camp Willson
05.2016 - 04.2020
- Riding lessons during the summer
- Care of horses and other ranch animals
- Summer ranch camp Coordinator
- Oversaw the summer camp program while aiding the consolers with their riding lessons as well as their work with the children
- Managed horse barn during time where no equestrian director was present
- Oversaw horse care visits, (Farrier, vet, etc.)
- Assisted in the training process of the new Equestrian director during the time they arrived.
- Maintained and repaired fences, buildings and other farm structures as part of groundskeeping duties.
- Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
Customer Service Reprehensive
Fry’s Equine Insurance
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Process, prepare, and submit business or government forms, such as submitting applications for coverage to insurance carriers
- Process and record new insurance policies and claims
- Correspond with insured or agent to obtain information or inform them account status or changes
- Examine letters from policyholders or agents, original insurance applications, and other company documents to determine if changes are needed and effects of changes.
Pharmacy Technician
Kroger's Pharmacy
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
- Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Efficiently processed cash register transactions for new and refilled prescription orders.
- Consulted with customers via telephone or in-person to assist with navigating pharmacy systems and completing requests.
Education
Human Resource/Business
Tiffin University
Tiffin, Graduatied, Ohio05.2020
High School Diploma -
Bellefontaine High School
Bellefontaine, Ohio06.2013
Skills
- Experience with children
- Good customer service skills
- Previous experience managing a team of people
- Experience running a program involving other workers, children and animals
- Friendly people skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Coaching Experience
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Customer Service
- Team Management
- Relationship Building
- Team Building
- Good Work Ethic
- Flexible Schedule
- First Aid/CPR
- People Skills
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Supervision & Leadership
- Animal Safety
- Emergency and Preventive Care
- Medication Administration
- Animal Grooming
- Animal Handling
- Surgical Assistance
- Veterinary Terminology
- Animal Nutrition
- Animal Behavior
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
The Ohio State University Galbreath Equine Center
10.2022 - Current
Equestrian Director
YMCA Camp Kern
09.2021 - 08.2022
Equestrian Coordinator
Ymca Camp Kern
05.2020 - 09.2021
Customer Service Reprehensive
Fry’s Equine Insurance
06.2018 - 11.2018
Pharmacy Technician
Kroger's Pharmacy
10.2017 - 08.2018
Ranch Worker
YMCA Camp Willson
05.2016 - 04.2020
Human Resource/Business
Tiffin University
High School Diploma -
Bellefontaine High School
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