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Overview
Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Volunteer Experience
Recommendations
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Maci Merrell

Maci Merrell

Como,TX

Summary

My experience as a horse breeder, trainer, passion for social media management and photography, as well as my family's car business, has equipped me with a strong work ethic that drives me to continually learn and grow within the industry I am passionate about, both personally and professionally.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales and Operations Manager

Hometown Auto Sales Inc.
Sulphur Springs, TX
02.2022 - Current
  • Manage the social media account for all vehicles available, and help spread awareness of facts to help maintain the long life of a vehicle.
  • Ahead of the title work, inventory purchases paperwork, as well as reporting the monthly sales tax on sold vehicles, profit reports, sales tax made on purchases, sales reports, and inventory tax statements.
  • Finding and purchasing the best vehicles at auto auctions, online or local dealerships, and identifying potential issues, as well as finding solutions before purchase.
  • Help customers find and purchase the car that will not only suit their needs, but also their budgets as well.
  • Write contracts for sales, and explain in detail the meanings behind the contracts.
  • Ordering all parts for vehicles, and inventory for the office.
  • In charge of account collections, taking payments, and repossessing vehicles.

Assistant Manager/ Vet Technician

Mt. Pleasant Animal Clinic
Mt. Pleasant, TX
09.2020 - 02.2022
  • Assisted in surgeries and physical exams, as well as taking blood draws and injections, such as vaccines and injectable medications.
  • Ran all of the labs, including blood work, urinalysis, fecal tests, fatty tumors, and mast cell tumors.
  • Provided leadership, insight, and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of the business and their job duties.
  • Customer service: giving customers the best advice on what food, prescriptions, or care would be best for their animals' needs.
  • I prescribed and filled medication, as well as familiarized myself with the usage and benefits, to better explain them to the customers.
  • Scheduled appointments and assisted the receptionists.
  • Ordered and restocked inventory.

Receptionist

Tyler Veterinary Center
Tyler, TX
04.2020 - 09.2020
  • Call the follow-up list with upcoming due dates for annual exams, vaccines, recheck exams, and heartworm and flea prevention reminders.
  • Set up exam appointment times, surgeries, and boarding dates.
  • Skilled in using AviMark, the software that the clinic uses for appointments, doctor note, payments.
  • Prescribed and filled medication.
  • Update the doctor's notes in the patient's chart.
  • Called clients with updated blood work and lab work.
  • Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.

Exercise Rider

Catocon, Inc
Sulphur Springs, TX
08.2018 - 04.2020
  • I rode and exercised the performance horses on the property.
  • Observed behavior of horses during exercise sessions and adjusted accordingly if needed.
  • Assisted with daily barn maintenance duties such as mucking stalls, filling water buckets.
  • Mucked stalls and cleared manure out of paddocks.
  • Prepared the feed and nutrition to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate amounts.
  • Assessed animals for injury and illness.

Veterinarian Assistant during the breeding season

Aaron Ranch
Commerce, TX
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Assisted in checking the reproductive soundness of the recipient mares, understanding the estrus cycle of each individual mare, and estimating the best time to breed her.
  • I cleaned and sanitized the AVs in preparation for the collection of the stallions.
  • I made sure the stallions were cleaned and sanitized in order to be collected.
  • Administered plasma to the newborn foals.
  • I made sure the semen count was accurate for each individual tube that was going to be shipped, whether it was for cold or frozen semen.
  • I made sure the broodmares were clean and ready for the embryo transfers and ICSI procedures.
  • Assisted in injecting and helping the vet in castrating colts.
  • Performed laboratory tests, x-rays and other diagnostic tests to check animal health.
  • Maintained accurate records of animal health care services provided to clients.
  • Administered immunizations, blood plasma, and other medications to animals as prescribed by the veterinarian.
  • Collected fluids from animals for laboratory testing.

Ranch Hand

Brazos Valley Stallion Station
Stephenville, TX
08.2017 - 02.2018
  • I exercised the stallions in the hot walker and the round pen to make sure they got the adequate exercise they needed to keep them in shape for the upcoming show season.
  • Halter broke approximately 10 weanlings and made sure that they were able to be comfortable with human touch, grooming, and picking up their feet to help set them up for the upcoming years.
  • Administered oral, outer treatments, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intravenous injections.
  • Cleaned, medicated, and wrapped injuries to ensure they had the proper care that is needed for each individual injury.
  • I groomed the horses and ensured that they were ready for the upcoming spa treatment, as well as operated the cold-water spa, aqua pacer, and the horse gym in the equine rehabilitation facility.
  • Groomed, operated the hot walker, and took 108 yearlings to the breaking pen for the sale fitting season.

Ranch Hand

Cody Cattle, LLC
Sulphur Springs, TX
05.2015 - 08.2017
  • Experience sorting and moving cattle on horseback.
  • Provided medical treatments to sick or injured animals.
  • Assisted in the daily care of livestock, including feeding and watering animals.
  • Experience in the daily care of horses and cattle.
  • Implemented rotational grazing systems to optimize pasture use and livestock health.
  • Coordinated with veterinarians for emergency and routine care of animals.
  • Followed safety protocols when operating tools and equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Major in Equine Studies And Minor in Agriculture

Texas A&M University- Commerce
Commerce, TX
08.2020

High School Diploma -

Sulphur Springs High School
Sulphur Springs
05.2017

Skills

  • Strong leadership qualities
  • Problem analysis and solving
  • Multi-tasking
  • Livestock Management
  • Social Media Management
  • Dependable
  • Establishing Priorities
  • Meeting Deadlines
  • Detail Oriented
  • Excellent Communication
  • Sales leadership

Affiliations

  • Reporter for the Texas A&M University- Commerce Stock Horse Team
  • Stock Horse of Texas
  • Reporter for the High King-Klub
  • AQHA Member
  • FFA
  • Student Council
  • FCCLA
  • Leadership
  • NETLA Junior and Major Livestock Shows

Volunteer Experience

  • Handicapped Rodeo Volunteer with Cross Spur Cowboy Church. Assisted the riders with disabilities while helping to keep a positive and confident environment for the student on and off the horses.
  • Veterinary Volunteer at Vet Services in Sulphur Springs, TX. I shadowed the veterinary and the vet technicians in procedures, examinations and taking care of the animals., Acknowledged customer issues and worked to resolve their problems quickly and efficiently.
  • Mission Trips to Austin, TX to help clean the area and assisted the homeless by giving out food and drinks as well as spreading the word of Jesus Christ.

Recommendations

  • Dr. Brittany Senn, (903) 380-0404, Doctor/ Owner of the Mt. Pleasant Animal Clinic and Mt. Pleasant Pet Resort
  • Dr. Jason Layfield, (302) 270-4310, Veterinarian at the Aaron Ranch
  • Cris Hughes, (903) 348-4255, Manager for Catocon, Inc
  • Nathan Wells, (903) 440-3630, Coach for the TAMUC Stock Horse Team

Timeline

Sales and Operations Manager

Hometown Auto Sales Inc.
02.2022 - Current

Assistant Manager/ Vet Technician

Mt. Pleasant Animal Clinic
09.2020 - 02.2022

Receptionist

Tyler Veterinary Center
04.2020 - 09.2020

Exercise Rider

Catocon, Inc
08.2018 - 04.2020

Veterinarian Assistant during the breeding season

Aaron Ranch
05.2018 - 08.2018

Ranch Hand

Brazos Valley Stallion Station
08.2017 - 02.2018

Ranch Hand

Cody Cattle, LLC
05.2015 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Major in Equine Studies And Minor in Agriculture

Texas A&M University- Commerce

High School Diploma -

Sulphur Springs High School

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