Leanna Daley Jacques
Yulee,FL
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Equine Caretaker
Paramount ARC
Yulee, FL
09.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and maintained horse stalls, grooming areas, and paddocks.
- Provided horses with daily feedings of hay, grain, supplements, and fresh water.
- Monitored horses for signs of illness or injury and reported any changes to the veterinarian.
- Assisted in the training of horses, including ground work and riding instruction.
- Provided lessons to riders of all ages and skill levels.
- Trained horses to respond to verbal commands and body language.
- Demonstrated correct riding form for a variety of disciplines such as show jumping, dressage, cross-country, western pleasure, barrel racing.
- Monitored progress of students through regular assessments and evaluations.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance and performance metrics.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times during lessons and other activities involving horses.
- Managed the daily care of multiple horses in the barn including feeding, watering, turn out, in, cleaning stalls, paddocks and administering medications as needed.
- Responded quickly to any emergencies or injuries that occurred in the barn or during lessons and rides.
- Organized weekly group rides with varying difficulty levels depending on the rider's ability level.
- Provided guidance to new volunteers regarding basic horsemanship skills such as grooming and tacking up.
Equestrian Trail Guide
Ponyland
San Diego, CA
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Answered questions, pointed out overlooked features and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
- Entertained visitors and tourists with various props and signs to maximize engagement.
- Arranged for tours and expeditions, setting accommodations, transportation, equipment and medical personnel availability.
- Acquired tickets and fees from individuals and larger groups prior to start of tour.
- Documented visitor count to record the number of individuals entering.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Built detailed knowledge on locations and points of interest to thoroughly answer guest questions.
- Facilitated tours to groups of up to 10
- Monitored horses for signs of illness or injury and reported any changes to the veterinarian.
- Performed basic hoof care such as trimming and shoeing horses' feet.
- Assisted veterinarians in administering medical treatments to horses.
- Exercised horses regularly by riding them or leading them on walks or jogs.
- Led horses safely in parades, shows, and other events.
Ranch Hand
Rockin' L&D Ranch LLC
Escondido, CA
07.2020 - 01.2023
- Worked with owner to determine ranch needs.
- Monitored livestock health and informed ranch manager of issues.
- Maintained equipment with preventive maintenance and repairs.
- Monitored grounds and reported damage or issues to supervisor before making repairs.
- Provided water, food, vaccinations and healthcare for approximately 15+ livestock.
- Prepared horses for travel.
- Trained new workers on safety and ranch procedures.
- Groomed horses before competitions.
- Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies.
- Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.
- Mixed feed, additives and medicines in prescribed portions.
Petty Officer Third Class
United States Navy, USN
, Various Locations
10.2015 - 07.2020
- Trained and supervised personnel in daily operations.
- Identified areas for improvement and suggested measures to increase performance and productivity.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of safety and emergency procedures.
- Oversaw assigned crew tasks, monitored progress and verified completion.
- Assisted with equipment maintenance and repair.
- Responded immediately to emergency calls to confirm best possible treatment.
- Bandaged wounds and determined necessity for stitches or sutures.
- Performed CPR and used defibrillator on cardiac patients.
Equine Caretaker
Self Employed Services
Sylva, NC
06.2010 - 10.2015
- Cared for and groomed 20+ horses each day.
- Completed routine barn upkeep tasks such as stocking supplies.
- Kept horses healthy and ready for activities by preparing and distributing feed and water on-schedule.
- Turned out horses to promote optimal exercise and health.
- Assessed animals for injury and illness.
- Mucked out stalls to remove waste and debris and keep conditions sanitary.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
- Prepared horses for travel.
- Kept records documenting animal health, diet or behavior.
- Provided horses with daily feedings of hay, grain, supplements, and fresh water.
- Monitored horses for signs of illness or injury and reported any changes to the veterinarian.
- Assisted veterinarians in administering medical treatments to horses.
Education
Certification - Veterinary Assistant With Horse Care Management
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL01-2027
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technician CVT
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ01-2026
High School Diploma -
Halliburton Academy
Drexel, NC01-2012
Skills
- Livestock Management
- Horse Grooming
- Animal care
- Scheduling
- Team Player
- Hoof care
- Corralling
- Equipment Fitting
- Customer Service
- Animal Observations
- Feeding and Watering
- Animal Grooming
- Dependable and Responsible
- Animal Training
- Western Style Equestrian
- Saddle repair and Upkeep
- Animal restraint
- Safety Procedures
- Handling Payments
- Special Needs Clients
- Surgical Preparation
- Medical history
- Clinical Research
- Patient Monitoring
- Supply Restocking
- Performing ultrasounds
- Veterinary standards and procedures
- Vaccinations
- Controlled Substance Management
- Animal Handling
- Anesthesia Administration
- Setting fractures
- Infection Control
- Patient bathing
- Treatment Administration
- Administering first aid
- Specimen Preparation
- Behavioral assessment
- Emergency Care
- Tick Removal
- Medication Labeling
- Halter placement
- Monitoring recovery
- Wound Management
- Elizabethan collar application
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Animal Safety
- Reception Area Maintenance
- Euthanasia Assistance
- Surgical Assistance
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Animal Nutrition
- Urgent Care
- Proficient in Microsoft 365
- Veterinary Terminology
- Appointment Scheduling
- Medication Administration
- Physical Examinations
Timeline
Equine Caretaker
Paramount ARC
09.2023 - Current
Equestrian Trail Guide
Ponyland
01.2023 - 09.2023
Ranch Hand
Rockin' L&D Ranch LLC
07.2020 - 01.2023
Petty Officer Third Class
United States Navy, USN
10.2015 - 07.2020
Equine Caretaker
Self Employed Services
06.2010 - 10.2015
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technician CVT
Penn Foster College
Certification - Veterinary Assistant With Horse Care Management
University of North Florida
High School Diploma -
Halliburton Academy