Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Lead Educator Experience
Skills Job Requirements
Equestrian Experience
Languages
Timeline
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Mary Richardson

San Diego,CA

Summary

Lifelong equestrian, horse owner, and dedicated relationship-building professional with experience delivering elite customer service and managing responsibilities independently. Combines knowledge in equine anatomy, tack configuration, and horse welfare with exceptional interpersonal skills to establish immediate trust with riders, and trainers. A highly organized, supportive communicator who excels at guiding clients, managing expectations, and providing superb post-sale support to cultivate lifelong brand loyalty. Seeking to join the Voltaire Group team as a Sport Saddle Specialist in the Southern California Region.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager & Coordinator

MPG Consulting
08.2017 - 10.2019
  • Coordinated logistics and organizational initiatives.
  • Created and implemented project timelines, and scheduling for multiple contracted personnel.
  • Manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting performance goals and tracking project metrics.
  • Built strong partnerships with clients and organizational leaders.
  • Coordinated services among administrators, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Provided consultation services to organizations.

External Affairs Officer & Program Coordinator

Edwin Gould Services
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Represented organizational interests with community stakeholders.
  • Planned and executed organizational outreach efforts and relationship-building initiatives.
  • Built strong partnerships with clients, and various stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Coordinate logistics, schedules, and resources across multiple programs.
  • Internal and External Communication.
  • Fundraising, and constituent outreach.

ABA Therapist

Private Family
08.2015 - 02.2016
  • Consultation services to families and organizations.
  • Provided training and coaching services.
  • Developed customized educational and behavioral programs.
  • Collaborated closely with families and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Developed and implemented educational programs.

Educator

Employers: Public School Districts
01.2003 - 06.2026
  • Established and maintained strong, open lines of communication, relationships and fostering a supportive network for success.
  • Experience mentoring new educators.
  • Designed professional development workshops to support growth of educators.
  • Strong collaboration skills.
  • Utilized and analyzed data to target areas of continuous improvement.
  • Designed and executed project-based learning units.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development.

Education

MSW - Organizational Management & Leadership - Social Work - Macro

Hunter College, Silberman School of Social Work
New York City, NY
05.2018

MA Ed. - Education

Antioch University
Seattle, WA
05.2001

BA - English Literature

Scripps College
Claremont, CA
05.1999

Skills

  • Equestrian Community Engagement
  • Event & Horse Show Participation
  • Client Relationship & Trust Building
  • Exceptional Schedule & Time Management
  • Strong Communication Skills, both verbal and written
  • Cross-functional collaboration & Team collaboration
  • Experience with Google Workspace & LMS Platforms

Lead Educator Experience

  • San Diego Global Vision Academy
  • San Diego Unified School District
  • Sparrow Academy
  • National City School District
  • New York City Department of Education
  • Educator & ABA Therapist | Seattle Public Schools

Skills Job Requirements

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with families, community organizations, and stakeholders.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor by assessing needs and providing individualized solutions.
  • Mentor and coach colleagues and interns while fostering collaboration and engagement.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with families, community members, and stakeholders.
  • Mentor and coach interns and colleagues.
  • Utilize strong communication skills to assess needs and provide individualized solutions.
  • Led project-based initiatives requiring planning, organization, and collaboration.
  • Mentored teachers, staff and interns.

Equestrian Experience

  • Years of involvement in horseback riding, horse ownership, and equine care.
  • Assess and evaluate tack and equipment to maximize equine comfort and rider performance.
  • Familiar with horse conformation, measuring toplines, and assessing rider balance to ensure optimal saddle fit.
  • Knowledge of horse management, conditioning, nutrition, and stable operations.
  • Passionate advocate for equine welfare and proper saddle fit.
  • Comfortable working with horses and riders with varying experience levels.

Languages

French
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Project Manager & Coordinator

MPG Consulting
08.2017 - 10.2019

External Affairs Officer & Program Coordinator

Edwin Gould Services
08.2016 - 08.2017

ABA Therapist

Private Family
08.2015 - 02.2016

Educator

Employers: Public School Districts
01.2003 - 06.2026

MSW - Organizational Management & Leadership - Social Work - Macro

Hunter College, Silberman School of Social Work

MA Ed. - Education

Antioch University

BA - English Literature

Scripps College
Mary Richardson