Molly Kimball
River Vale,NJ
Summary
Diligent and hardworking professional dedicated to giving optimal animal care and support. Builds positive relationships with owners and trust with animals. Knowledgeable about grooming, exercise and basic care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Barn/Farm Hand
University of New Hampshire Horse Barn
Durham, NH
08.2021 - Current
- Enriched work experience by joining the team at the UNH horse barn in sophomore year.
- Broadened experience in feeding grain and hay during mealtimes, cleaning stalls, turn in and out, and basic grooming needs through UNH work experience.
- I have provided care to horses administering oral and topical medications for Ulcers, Thrush, White Line, and Scratches.
- Handled diverse tasks like sweeping, hauling hay and stacking it.
Camp Counselor
Sister Pats Camp for Children with Disabilities
Esopus, NY
07.2019 - Current
- Organized and oversaw a transformative week-long camp for children dealing with life-threatening illnesses and disabilities at Sister Pats Kids Camp.
- Nurtured a supportive and traditional camp atmosphere that fostered strong connections among campers and with staff.
- Taking initiative to be a leader for the children, whether participating in a game everyone struggles with, or suddenly having to get a camper's glasses repaired with limited materia before all camp bowling.
- Elected group leader in the recent summer, bringing added responsibilities associated with managing other staff and children.
- Managing medication schedule for children and assigning tasks to counselors throughout the week.
- Maintained a demanding 24/7 volunteering schedule, committing to waking up at 8 AM daily for breakfast until bedtime at 9 pm for campers.
- Prioritized efficient planning and organization to ensure timely arrival of all camper groups at mealtimes.
- Organizational skills acquired for efficiency.
- Successfully maintained a high level of vigilance in tracking multiple safety aspects, including regular reminders about the necessity of water for the children.
Therapeutic Volunteer
Silver Rock Farms, Infinity Equine Therapy
Pearl River, NY
09.2015 - 12.2019
- While taking riding lessons at Silver Rock Farm, before and after my lessons I assisted with the therapy program.
- As a volunteer I would participate in a number or tasks.
- Those tasks include horse handling and providing leg holds on either side of the horse for the rider's support.
- I would also provide slight direction at times when directed to do so where I would relay some direction to the child riding.
- For example, if the child riding was not sitting up straight that was my job to direct them to do so while the therapeutic instructor held the responsibilities for most instructions throughout the session.
- In the past I have also had to pick out and gauge helmet sizes for children receiving lessons in said program.
Camp Counselor and Farm Hand
Silver Rock Farm's Summer Day Camp
Pearl River, NY
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Arrived promptly at Silver Rock Farms, Monday through Friday at 8:30 in the morning to oversee trail rides, group lessons, and grooming for campers.
- Counselors are tasked with horse handling and assisting instructors.
- On trail rides each camper needed a horse handler, being one of my responsibilities.
- Prioritizing contribution of quality assistance during weekly horse shows held for the parents to see their children's progress.
- Counselors are meant to be supportive and offer guidance, shown through horse handling and basic direction.
- Established strong connections with campers to encourage them to step outside their comfort zones and try new activities.
- Facilitated timely attendance of campers at the scheduled lunchtime.
- Provided hands-on instruction in grooming horses, picking hooves, and horse tacking for campers.
- Some children know more than others, especially dependent on age.
- Collaborated with a team of 8-11-year-old children during summer employment in 2019.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development & Family Studies/Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH08.2024
Skills
- Interacting with children/adolescents
- General Barn Maintenance
- Equine care and feeding
- Tack Cleaning
- Groom/tack up horses
- Eagerness to learn
- Hardworking
Timeline
Barn/Farm Hand
University of New Hampshire Horse Barn
08.2021 - Current
Camp Counselor
Sister Pats Camp for Children with Disabilities
07.2019 - Current
Camp Counselor and Farm Hand
Silver Rock Farm's Summer Day Camp
06.2016 - 08.2016
Therapeutic Volunteer
Silver Rock Farms, Infinity Equine Therapy
09.2015 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Development & Family Studies/Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies
University of New Hampshire
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