Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Service
Additional Information
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Kennedy Bush

College Station,TX

Summary

Howdy! I'm a small town girl attending Texas A&M University where I plan to pursue an education in veterinary medicine. I am currently majoring in Animal Science and am looking for a position where I can follow my passion, experience, and love for animals while gaining career developing skills and further experience. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Barrel Racer and Pole Bender

Rodeo Athlete
08.2013 - Current
  • Work and ride horses 3 hours every day per week
  • Treatment of minor horse injuries
  • Set up and take down barrels and poles in arena
  • Work gates at rodeos
  • Prepared horses for specific competitions or tasks
  • Scheduled farrier and vet appointments regularly
  • Managed feeding, watering, and general stable procedures, communicating issues or significant maintenance requirements to management when necessary

Pet Sitter

Katha Hitt Bush
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
  • Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
  • Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email and text.
  • Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
  • Helped treat animal skin with ointments and other medications.

Volunteer

High Roller Ranch
08.2021 - 08.2021
  • Cared for both young and mature Black Angus cattle by regularly feeding and inspecting for illness and injuries.
  • Cared for about 10 infant white-tailed dear by bottle feeding, watering, monitoring, vaccinating, and cleaning.
  • Inspected both cows and deer for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
  • Assisted with herding, tranquilizing, and dehorning deer when affected by fungi.

Small Goat Breeder

Self Employed
03.2017 - 02.2021


  • Raised, bred, and cared for Nigerian Pygmy goats.
  • Selected animals for breeding and semen specimens to be used according to knowledge of animals, genealogies, and desired offspring characteristics
  • Fed, groomed, and watered 12 plus goats.

Volunteer

B Square Ranch
04.2020 - 05.2020
  • Assisted in helping clean, feed, water, and exercise Santa Gertrudis cattle.
  • Helped aid with prolapse and other health issues.
  • Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
  • Oversaw feeding, watering, and health monitoring of livestock stock, prioritizing health and wellness.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Animal Science

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX

Skills

  • Self-Motivated
  • Stall and Pen Cleaning
  • Sheep Shearing
  • Pet care needs
  • Horse grooming

Certification


  • National Pork Board Certificate - Beef Quality
  • Assurance Program Cow/Calf Certification
  • FFA GreenHand Award
  • FFA Lone Star Award
  • 2019 Top 10 Pinto World
  • 2019 SFA Horse Evaluation - 1st place individual
  • 2020 APHA Collegiate & Youth Horse Judging Contest - 7th team - 14th individual
  • 2020 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo 4-H/FFA Horse Judging Contest - 9th team
  • 2020 HLSR Horse Judging Contest- 9th team
  • 2021 TQHA Horse Judging Contest - 5th team
  • 2021 Area 9 Horse Judging Contest - 2nd team - 3rd individual
  • 2021 Multi-District Horse Judging - 4th team - 2nd individual

Service

  • Aggie Super Circuit Volunteer, College Station Texas (Apr. 15, 2022) - Had the opportunity to meet industry professionals in my interested field while working the entry gate for horse and rider, handing out ribbons to show winners, setting up and dismantling cones, chairs, poles, and any other objects needed for the classes.
  • Courtney Cares Volunteer, College Station Texas (2022) - Help children with special needs with an equine therapy program.
  • Winnie Carter Wildlife Volunteer, College Station Texas (2023) - Help assist many species of wildlife along with their facilities. In charge of providing feed, water, and supplements; while also maintaining environmental habitats by mowing, scrubbing bowls, picking dangerous plants, filling holes, treating any beds, removing trash, fixing fences, fixing water hoses, etc.

Additional Information

Rodeo Athlete August 2013 - Present

Barrel Racer and pole bender

  • Region 5 High School Rodeo (2017- 2021)
  • Competing in local jackpots
  • Competing in local playday series

Timeline

Pet Sitter

Katha Hitt Bush
06.2022 - 07.2022

Volunteer

High Roller Ranch
08.2021 - 08.2021

Volunteer

B Square Ranch
04.2020 - 05.2020

Small Goat Breeder

Self Employed
03.2017 - 02.2021

Barrel Racer and Pole Bender

Rodeo Athlete
08.2013 - Current

Bachelor Of Science - Animal Science

Texas A&M University
Kennedy Bush