Lexi Davis
Waco,TX
Summary
Proven leader and skilled problem-solver, adept in customer service and issue resolution, honed across diverse roles from Teri Inc to BayPoint Farm Performance Horses. Excelled in team assessment and performance evaluations, enhancing training outcomes and operational efficiency. Enthusiastic, Patient and safety-oriented Horse Riding Instructor with 15 years of experience riding horses of all sizes and temperaments and supporting trainees at various stages of riding education. Comprehensive equestrian expert with detailed knowledge of common health issues, training and communication techniques and proper tack and equipment use. Experienced horse caretaker and teacher of daily best practices for equine health. Adaptable teacher with knowledge and multifaceted abilities. Leads successful classes with richly diverse learners focused on personal development. Maintains current records according to class protocols and grades students fairly.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Working Student
BayPoint Farm Performance Horses
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted head trainer in developing effective training strategies for individual horses, resulting in improved training outcomes.
- Improved riding skills through consistent practice under the guidance of professional trainers, enhancing overall effectiveness as an apprentice horse trainer.
- Supported stable management tasks such as feeding and maintaining equipment cleanliness, promoting a healthy environment for all horses.
- Conducted daily exercise routines for horses, promoting physical fitness and overall health.
- Gained hands-on experience in grooming, tacking up, and general horse care, contributing to the well-being of each animal.
- Participated in riding lessons with experienced trainers, honing abilities as a competent rider and gaining confidence in working with diverse equines.
Assistant Cafe Manager
Teri Inc Common Ground Cafe
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Trained cafe employees to consistently exceed customers' expectations and provide superior service.
- Kept cafe in full compliance with health code standards.
- Minimized risks of cross-contamination and infection by directing team members to regularly clean and sanitize surfaces.
- Implemented cost saving measures to reduce operational costs and align with budget.
- Filled in for absent employees in any position in cafe, keeping operations efficient even when short-handed.
- Secured daily cash by verifying totals and making nightly deposits.
- Introduced new menu items to add variety and selections and meet customer preferences.
Lead Barista
Teri Inc Common Grounds Cafe
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Learned every menu item's preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet customer needs.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Handled and resolved customer issues and complaints with professionalism and tact to drive customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Trained, scheduled, and supervised barista workers to maintain and uphold store policies and optimize staffing patterns.
Behavioral Job Coach
Teri Inc
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided ongoing guidance and support to ( 4) clients throughout job search and onboarding process.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
- Collaborated with local employers to identify job opportunities for clients.
- Conducted mock interviews to help clients prepare for interviews with potential employers.
- Assisted clients in building successful job search strategies.
- Customized vocational exploration activities to identify self-determined rehabilitation needs and goals.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.
Horseback Riding Instructor
Hegewisch Stables
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Promoted responsible horse care by educating students on proper grooming techniques and equipment maintenance.
- Ensured rider success by providing thorough instruction on proper riding form, equipment usage, and horse handling techniques.
- Enhanced rider safety by implementing strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines during lessons.
- Improved student horsemanship skills through personalized instruction and hands-on demonstrations.
- Supported students needing extra assistance in learning basic tenets of horseback riding with patience and deliberation.
- Adapted lesson plans according to weather conditions or facility limitations, ensuring productive use of available resources and time slots.
Riding Instructor
Windsor Equestrian Center
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Established trust with clients by demonstrating reliability, punctuality, professionalism, and genuine passion for equestrian education.
- Managed scheduling conflicts efficiently to maximize client satisfaction while optimizing instructor availability.
- Assisted riders in setting attainable goals, tracking progress, and celebrating achievements.
- Facilitated communication between riders'' families and riding facility management when needed.
Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Teri Inc
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Diffused potentially dangerous situations between horses and students with practices instilled through experience and repetition.
- Supported over 100 students needing extra assistance in learning basic tenets of horseback riding with patience and deliberation.
- Taught proper communication and riding commands for optimal control and safety around horses.
- Met needs of over 75 different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Worked with over 50 fellow teachers to devise and implement support plans to help students excel.
- Worked closely with students and direct support Professionals to increase positive feedback from parents and boost overall student success.
- Organized activities to promote learning and increase student enjoyment.
- Organized recreation and therapy programs congruent with participants' therapy goals, abilities and personal interests.
- Observed, analyzed and recorded patient progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Works well in any team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Encouraged clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities.
Sergeant of Marines
Marine Corps Association
08.2012 - 08.2019
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Set up and verified functionality of safety equipment.
- Planned, scheduled and delegated daily work for over 35 staff.
- Supervised and motivated over 30 staff and management.
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
- Ensured that all health and safety guidelines were followed..
- Read and followed standard operating procedures.
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining and motivating employees.
Assistant Horse Trainer
White Rock Horse Rescue
05.2013 - 08.2017
- Worked with ranch hands to clean stables and riding areas.
- Fit gear for horses and specific riders.
- Prepared horses for specific tasks.
- Monitored horses health and statuses for adoption.
- Treatment minor horse injuries.
- Cleared brush from areas where trees were being prepared for removal.
- Working young and unknown aged horses.
- Managed over 20 Horses
- Exercising horses.
Barn Assistant
Fryers Equine Farm
02.2012 - 08.2012
- Scheduled farrier and vet appointments regularly.
- Monitored horses health and statuses before races or competitions.
- Treatment minor horse injuries.
- Prepared horses for specific competitions or tasks.
- Worked with ranch hands to clean stables and riding areas.
- Fit gear for horses and specific riders.
- Cared for established lawns by mulching, aerating and weeding.
- Mowed, weed whacked and mulched planted areas and lawns.
- Exercising 3+ horse per day
- Patrolled grazing grounds using ATVs and horses to monitor animals and determine movement, care or health-related needs.
- Observed animals and notified owners as well as barn lead/ manager of any signs of illness.
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Acclimated every animal to feel of different harnesses and equipment by steadily increasing touches and overall use.
- Conferred with owners about methods for continuing training and reinforcing methods taught in classes.
Farm Assistant
Buckley Farms
11.2011 - 06.2012
- Documented over 15 animal growth, production costs, individual behaviors, feeding patterns and other data in daily logs and main database, noting trends and identifying areas of concern.
- Used tractors, trucks, trailers, forklifts and various attachments to transport animals, feed and supplies necessary for smooth and efficient farm operations.
- Administered feed supplements to cows and other livestock as directed by veterinarian and farm manager.
- Assisted farmers with feeding and watering livestock
- Observed animals and notified of any signs of illness.
- Followed safety-based and successful protocols to build trust and break animals in for farm or performance requirements.
Gymnastics Coach
Grand Junction Gymnstics Academy
02.2011 - 10.2011
- Taught students how to perform special techniques in level 1 and 2 gymnastics.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies for individual and team performance.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths and assigned team positions.
- Collaborated with coaches, students and administrators to run high-quality program.
- Attended all practices, meetings and workouts on time.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others.
- Demonstrated proper techniques for levels 1 and level 2 recreation gymnastics to youngsters.
Camp Counselor/Ice Skating Instructor
Iceplex
05.2007 - 06.2010
- Watched participants as well as provide aid, stopping activities and offering medical assistance.
- Coordinated and instructed over 11 activities for both small and large groups.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to ensure fun and safety.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by communication.
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.
- Organized activities to promote learning and increase student enjoyment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Post University
Waterbury, CT Online05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Equine Scince
Dodge City Community College
Dodge City, KS2012
Associate of Science - Biochemistry
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO2011
High School Diploma -
Sanderson High School
Raleigh, NC05.2010
Associate of Science - Forensic Anthropology
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO2010
Skills
- Customer service
- Issue Resolution
- Problem-solving
- Effective time management
- Performance evaluations
- Customer Relationship Development
- Call and Email Handling
- Stable Management
- Client Relationship Building
- Equine Behavior Understanding
Hobbies
On my free time I enjoy continuing my education on Riding by taking lessons. Learning new languages. Serving at my church . I love learning new things and spending time with my family and making new memories. I enjoy swimming . Did Competitive cheer for over 5 years. Gymnast for over 12 years. I love being in theater and singing.
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician ( currently enrolled/ Certification expected date end of July)
- Current CPR and First aide certified.
- Food Handlers permit
- Certified Food Protectection Mananger
Timeline
Assistant Cafe Manager
Teri Inc Common Ground Cafe
10.2023 - 12.2023
Lead Barista
Teri Inc Common Grounds Cafe
08.2023 - 10.2023
Working Student
BayPoint Farm Performance Horses
01.2023 - 05.2024
Behavioral Job Coach
Teri Inc
07.2022 - 07.2023
Horseback Riding Instructor
Hegewisch Stables
07.2021 - 09.2021
Riding Instructor
Windsor Equestrian Center
04.2020 - 06.2020
Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Teri Inc
08.2019 - 07.2022
Assistant Horse Trainer
White Rock Horse Rescue
05.2013 - 08.2017
Sergeant of Marines
Marine Corps Association
08.2012 - 08.2019
Barn Assistant
Fryers Equine Farm
02.2012 - 08.2012
Farm Assistant
Buckley Farms
11.2011 - 06.2012
Gymnastics Coach
Grand Junction Gymnstics Academy
02.2011 - 10.2011
Camp Counselor/Ice Skating Instructor
Iceplex
05.2007 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Post University
Bachelor of Science - Equine Scince
Dodge City Community College
Associate of Science - Biochemistry
Colorado Mesa University
High School Diploma -
Sanderson High School
Associate of Science - Forensic Anthropology
Colorado Mesa University
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