Melissa Suits
Nassau
Summary
Dedicated barn manager and dressage instructor with over 27 years of experience in equine care and training. Known for implementing health monitoring procedures and fostering a collaborative team environment, driving consistent progress in both horses and riders.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Barn Manager/Dressage Rider/Dressage Instructor
Self-employeed
Wellington, FL/Albany NY
01.1999 - Current
- Managed daily operations of barn, ensuring optimal animal care and facility maintenance.
- Developed feeding schedules and nutrition plans tailored to individual animal needs.
- Oversaw training programs for new staff, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge retention.
- Implemented health monitoring procedures, improving early detection of animal illnesses.
- Coordinated veterinary visits and maintained accurate medical records for all animals.
- Maintained accurate records of each horse''s medical history, vaccinations, and routine care schedules for easy reference when needed.
- Oversaw training programs for both horses and riders, ensuring consistent progress towards goals.
- Fostered positive and collaborative environment, leading team of barn staff in daily operations and care routines.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Equine Science
Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJSkills
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Stable management
- Horse training
- Labor management
- Equine nutrition
- Equestrian coaching
- Equine instruction
- Honest and dependable
- Attention to detail
- Customer communication
- Animal behavior education
Accomplishments
USDF bronze and silver medalist
Timeline
Barn Manager/Dressage Rider/Dressage Instructor
Self-employeed
01.1999 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Equine Science
Centenary University