Lillyana Slone
Dedicated Barn Worker Skilled in Feeding, Cleaning, and Animal Health Monitoring
Albion
Summary
Skilled in managing and caring for a variety of farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals with hands-on experience in monitoring animal health, administering medication, and maintaining cleanliness of animal habitats. Possess strong organizational skills to efficiently manage daily tasks and schedules. Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team, ensuring optimal productivity and improved animal welfare standards. Successfully implemented practices that increased the overall well-being of animals under care, leading to healthier livestock and enhanced operational efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Waitress/Pizza Maker
SandHill
Marshall
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts for customers.
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Checked back with customers throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing any questions or concerns promptly.
Barn Crew
Nottawa Paint Horses LLC
Marshall
01.2017 - Current
- Shifted animals between grazing areas to foster sufficient access to food.
- Watered, fed and cared for livestock.
- Organized hay bales for storage in barns and outbuildings.
- Cleaned stalls, replenished bedding material and monitored the health of horses.
- Assisted with the daily care of horses, including feeding, grooming and exercising them.
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
- Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly stored after use.
- Maintained barn equipment such as harnesses, saddles and other tools in good condition.
- Assisted with loading and unloading horses from trailers.
- Raked bedding to scoop manure and cleaned animal stalls.
- Provided support to horse owners with their riding activities.
- Handled, walked, and brushed horses.
- Held horses for veterinarian during health checks and care or for farrier for trimming and shoeing of horse hooves.
- Unloaded hay, grain and other goods to neatly store in proper location.
- Cleaned and refilled feed buckets and waterers.
- Rotated livestock on pastures to control grazing.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Cook
Broadway Grille
Marshall
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Volunteer
Hoof & Heart of Southern Michigan
Albion
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Watered, fed and cared for livestock.
- Followed precise feeding instructions and schedules for animals under care.
- Handled, walked, and brushed horses.
- Provided feed, hay, bedding, and supplements for the horses.
- Cleaned and refilled feed buckets and waterers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Great Lakes Learning Academy
Lansing, MISkills
- Customer service
- Time management
- Blanketing horses
- Water replenishment
- Turnout management
- Animal health monitoring
- Leading horses
- Braiding manes
- Stall cleaning
- Horse handling
- Animal first aid
- Horse care
- Watering systems
- Lungeing horses
- Grooming horses
- Hay stacking
- Handling foals
- Groundskeeping
- Feeding animals
- Groundwork skills
- Blanketing procedures
- Health monitoring
- Trailering horses
Timeline
Cook
Broadway Grille
11.2024 - 12.2024
Waitress/Pizza Maker
SandHill
01.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Hoof & Heart of Southern Michigan
05.2020 - 09.2021
Barn Crew
Nottawa Paint Horses LLC
01.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Great Lakes Learning Academy