Laura Montenegro
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Team player with strong work ethic who follows instructions and can work independently and efficiently. Punctual and focused with physical strength to accommodate lifts up to 60 pounds. Energetic individual equipped to work quickly in fast-paced, constantly changing environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Casa Alitas
03.2023 - Current
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic, self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Assist multilingual refugees with obtaining economical airline and bus tickets to destinations all over the country, often using foreign credit cards.
- Use strong interpersonal and bilingual communication skills to instruct and answer questions or concerns for foreigners about traveling by bus or plane (getting to the station or airport, navigating tickets and security, and making transfers).
- Mentor new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment and communicate with staff to stay informed about daily transportation changes and scheduling.
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed two days a week.
Horse Wrangler
Tucson Mountain Stables
03.2016 - Current
- Select, groom, and saddle horses for guests to ride
- Inspect equipment and animals to assure a safe ride for guests
- Lead trail rides while being a tour guide and providing a fun and educational tour for guests
- Maintain a neat stable, assure that guests sign waivers, take and record payments.
- Work with others as a team to assure that all rides run smoothly.
Barn Manager
Northern Arizona Riding Stables
06.2004 - 08.2011
- Ordered supplements and hay for over 70 horses, maintained a clean barn, kept tack and lunch room neat, tended to injured horses, and met the needs of individual horse owners
- Instructed summer camp by creating educational activities for children in addition to horseback riding instruction
- Assisted overnight boarders checking in and orientating them to the area.
Education
Master of Arts - Multicultural/Bilingual Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Bates College
Lewiston, ME05.1983
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Inventory Control
- Records Management
- Reliable and Responsible
Timeline
Volunteer
Casa Alitas
03.2023 - Current
Horse Wrangler
Tucson Mountain Stables
03.2016 - Current
Barn Manager
Northern Arizona Riding Stables
06.2004 - 08.2011
Master of Arts - Multicultural/Bilingual Education
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Bates College
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