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Maddy Benfield

BROOKLYN,New York

Summary

Developed strong organizational and animal care skills in hands-on, outdoor setting. Gained expertise in maintaining cleanliness, managing daily routines, and ensuring welfare of animals. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging these transferable skills to contribute effectively in various environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Stable Hand

Brooklyn Equine
06.2025 - Current
  • Monitored horse behavior closely, promptly addressing any issues or concerns to maintain their wellbeing.
  • Enhanced guest experience by leading engaging and informative guided trail rides.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.

Strategic Research Apprentice

The Strategic Organizing Center
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Conducted corporate research and contributed to the development of strategy and related tactics in support of strategic campaigns
  • Created executive profiles on leadership, wrote memos on upcoming technological investments, and pinpointed corporate imperatives
  • Strengthened skills in Microsoft suite, LexisNexis, Capital IQ, Bloomberg, and FEC

Visitor Assistant

South Street Seaport Museum
03.2024 - 09.2024
  • Welcomed visitors to the Museum and maintained a friendly, personable, and positive attitude
  • Gained retail experience in the gift shop and learned how to use a Point-of-Sales system

Research Intern

The Wage Justice Center
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Developed and created a capstone project to build an outreach map using qualitative research and data analysis
  • Worked with a team of lawyers and organizers to provide better access to legal aid services for unhoused workers

Education

Bachelors of Arts - Labor Studies

University of California, Los Angeles
01.2023

Associate's Degree - Business

Santa Monica College
01.2021

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Organization
  • Data Analysis
  • Creative Thinking

Timeline

Stable Hand

Brooklyn Equine
06.2025 - Current

Strategic Research Apprentice

The Strategic Organizing Center
09.2024 - 12.2024

Visitor Assistant

South Street Seaport Museum
03.2024 - 09.2024

Research Intern

The Wage Justice Center
01.2023 - 06.2023

Associate's Degree - Business

Santa Monica College

Bachelors of Arts - Labor Studies

University of California, Los Angeles