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Kynlee Van Werden

Pleasant Hill,IA

Summary

Motivated agriculture student with hands on experience in equine breeding, as well as customer service. Experienced in animal handling, daily animal care, record keeping, client communication, scheduling, and maintaining safe and organized facilities. Strong work ethic with a passion for agriculture and the ability to work effectively with both animals and people in fast paced environments.

Overview

2
2
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Animal Caretaker

Tangled Tails Pet Salon
Altoona, Iowa
12.2024 - 07.2026

Managed dual responsibilities in dog care and customer service, ensuring seamless operations while maintaining accurate health and client records and processing financial transactions.

Breeding Assistant

HD Show Horses
Altoona, Iowa
02.2026 - 05.2026

Assisted with daily operations of a performance and breeding facility, with a focus on equine breeding, reproductive management, and horse care. Supported breeding program activities including mare and stallion management, reproductive scheduling, foal and young-horse care, and maintaining accurate breeding and health records. Assisted with routine barn and horse care, feeding, grooming, turnout, and maintaining a clean and safe facility. Gained hands-on experience in equine reproduction, breeding program management, horse handling, and the development and care of young performance horses.

Sales Representative

Fleet Farm
Waukee, Iowa
04.2021 - 10.2021

Drove customer satisfaction through product expertise, managed inventory, processed transactions efficiently, and ensured store presentation met company standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Studies

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
08.2026 - 10.2026

Associate of Applied Science - Agribusiness

Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA
01.2025 - 05.2026

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Animal Care
  • Communication
  • Business Software
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving
  • Organization
  • Creative Thinking
  • Marketing

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Studies

Iowa State University
08.2026 - 10.2026

Breeding Assistant

HD Show Horses
02.2026 - 05.2026

Associate of Applied Science - Agribusiness

Des Moines Area Community College
01.2025 - 05.2026

Animal Caretaker

Tangled Tails Pet Salon
12.2024 - 07.2026

Sales Representative

Fleet Farm
04.2021 - 10.2021
Kynlee Van Werden