Lydia Chapman
Summary
With a proven track record at Timber Hall Farm, I excel in herd management and cultural sensitivity, enhancing operational efficiency and fostering inclusive environments. Skilled in human resources management and special needs care, I've significantly contributed to team success and client satisfaction through innovative solutions and strategic planning.
Poised Human Resources and Therapeutic Recreation Student professional talented in leading wide variety of therapeutic leisure activities to support growth and healthy living in persons with limited abilities and particular needs. Productive in formulating program activities focused on supporting participants' mental and physical health. Adaptable in adjusting programming to suit personal interests, capabilities and health needs to propel healthy living, independence and goal-achievement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Fieldwork Intern
Timber Hall Farm
08.2024 - Current
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines, marketing aids, and training aids.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures
- Repaired equipment and animal living spaces.
- Worked with ranch hands to clean stables and riding areas.
- Groomed horses to prepare for riding lessons.
Stable Hand
Timber Hall Farm
04.2020 - Current
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
- Worked with ranch hands to clean stables and riding areas.
- Maintained saddles, bridles, and riding gear and helped fit items to specific horses.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Administered horse medication and necessary special care.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
Social Work Student
Hays County Veteran Service Office
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Answered and directed telephone calls to correct staff members.
- Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
- Implemented Hope 4 Hays program to address poverty and inequality for Veterans and their families
Therapeutic Recreation Student Facilitator
Academy of Life Long Learning
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Created individualized treatment programs in collaboration with professor.
- Scheduled and led specialized programs allowing participants to engage in exercise and recreation, supporting social and physical wellbeing.
Therapeutic Riding Sidewalk Student
SOAR Therapeutic Riding
08.2020 - 09.2020
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Maintained equipment and facility to keep animal care environment and tools in good working order.
- Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy.
Military Physical Training Leader
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2007 - 03.2020
- Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
Military Human Resources Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2006 - 03.2020
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation Administration
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05-2025
Skills
- Cultural sensitivity
- Special needs care
- Herd management
- Conditioning programs
- Disease prevention
- Schedule development
- Decision-making
- Human resources management
- [Software] experience
- Case records management
- Mental health support
- Database management
- Life skills development
Timeline
Fieldwork Intern
Timber Hall Farm
08.2024 - Current
Social Work Student
Hays County Veteran Service Office
05.2024 - 12.2024
Therapeutic Recreation Student Facilitator
Academy of Life Long Learning
06.2021 - 07.2021
Therapeutic Riding Sidewalk Student
SOAR Therapeutic Riding
08.2020 - 09.2020
Stable Hand
Timber Hall Farm
04.2020 - Current
Military Physical Training Leader
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2007 - 03.2020
Military Human Resources Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2006 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation Administration
Texas State University
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