Kinnan Cahill
Summerville,SC
Summary
Diligent Student focused on Veterinary Medicine. A motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Skilled communicator with owners to coordinate operations, improve processes and deliver exceptional animal care. Compassionate with deep love for animals and dedication to delivering exceptional care. Organized with experience in barn operations, including equine care, inventory management and general cleaning. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience and skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Server Trainer
Cracker Barrell
Summerville, SC
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Maintained a positive learning environment by addressing any questions or concerns raised by participants promptly.
- Prepared and led food service training programs to teach staff various tasks.
- Worked collaboratively across departments and with various stakeholders to deliver comprehensive, effective training sessions.
- Educated waiters on menu, memorization strategies and how to convey information clearly.
- Collaborated with other trainers to design innovative teaching strategies that engage learners more effectively.
- Conducted hands-on workshops to demonstrate server features and functions to trainees.
- Prepared salads, appetizers, and garnishes to assist kitchen staff.
- Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
- Mentored new instructors on proper delivery techniques for various types of training activities.
Barn Manager
WishWeHadda Farm
Ridgeville, SC
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Performed routine maintenance checks on tack, fences, gates and other equipment used in the barn.
- Performed simple farm maintenance such as fence repair and equipment troubleshooting.
- Supported Owner with employee payroll and scheduling.
- Created a budget for purchasing additional supplies or equipment needed in the barn.
- Assigned tasks to staff members for daily care of the barn.
- Maintained tidy barn by sweeping, cleaning and organizing feed and materials.
- Cared for horses by blanketing, cleaning stalls, feeding and watering.
- Ordered feed, bedding and farm supplies and tracked inventory.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Supervised feeding schedules according to individual requirements of each horse.
- Organized shows and competitions as well as arranged transportation for horses requiring transport off-site.
- Ensured that all barn personnel followed safety protocols when working with horses.
- Instructed staff on methods of cleaning stalls efficiently while maintaining animal welfare standards.
- Developed and implemented barn management strategies to ensure safety of horses and staff.
- Provided training to new staff on proper handling techniques and safety procedures for equine care.
- Maintained records of horse health, feed, equipment, medications, and supplies.
- Scheduled regular veterinary visits for horses under care at the facility.
Education
Ashley Ridge High School
Summerville, SC05-2024
Skills
- Guest Relations Management
- Business Administration
- Schedule Management
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Documentation and Reporting
- Professional and Courteous
- Service Prioritization
- Customer Service
Affiliations
- I played soccer for 14 years
- I have my own horses and work with several different entities of equine care
- I love to clean/organize, as well as read books
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
- I have been on the honor roll as well as in the Beta club in school
- I have earned my cords in both Agricultural Management and Health Science pathways in school
- I was picked as Student of the Year 3 times to give a speech regarding my school
Timeline
Server Trainer
Cracker Barrell
03.2023 - 08.2023
Barn Manager
WishWeHadda Farm
06.2020 - 12.2022
Ashley Ridge High School