Nicole Lafone
Mooresville,NC
Summary
Knowledgeable Student talented at learning quickly and adding value to any team. Strong history of successful projects using leadership, communication and teamwork to complete tasks. Solid academic achievement paired with demonstrated commitment and integrity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Assistant
Pinspiration®
Huntersville, NC
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized studio
- Taught and assisted large groups of all ages with making crafts
- Served food and beverages, including alcohol, to customers
- Provided excellent customer service to everyone
- Collaborated with team to divide responsibilities and be effecient
Horse Trainer
Independently Employed
Mooresville, NC
12.2020 - Current
- Monitored horses' health and temperament for signs of injury and illness.
- Trained and rode horses across wide age range and exhibited excellent horse handling skills.
- Reported to trainer on horse's progress and performance and discussed each horse's fitness or training concerns.
Horseback Riding Instructor
Painted Sky Ranch
Mooresville, NC
10.2019 - Current
- Instructed participants on balanced riding fundamentals essential to rider and horse safety.
- Paired rider with equine partner for lessons based on temperament, personality and experience.
- Advised participants on proper health care, nutrition, feeding and grazing of horses.
- Monitored rider safety, discussing helmets, whips, boots and saddles.
- Scheduled riding clinics, summer camps and pony parties to boost revenue.
- Educated students using customized teaching methods and hands-on curriculum.
- Assessed student needs in context of qualifications, limitations, abilities and interests.
- Evaluated student progress and adjusted learning plans to foster progress.
Stable Manager
Painted Sky Ranch
Mooresville, NC
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Managed daily operations of the stable, including scheduling, hiring and training staff.
- Monitored horses' health and condition, providing necessary treatments as needed.
- Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
- Ensured that stalls were cleaned regularly and bedding material changed as needed.
- Assisted with farrier visits by ensuring that horses were properly prepared for shoeing or trimming procedures.
- Oversaw veterinary visits when necessary to diagnose medical issues with horses.
- Worked with owner to determine ranch needs.
- Closely monitored and recorded behavior and health of horses and livestock.
Horse Camp Counselor
Painted Sky Ranch
Mooresville, NC
06.2017 - 08.2023
- Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
- Checked on campers struggling with various social and recreational skills to maintain camper and parent satisfaction.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.
- Explained principles, techniques and safety requirements to activity participants to prevent injury.
- Welcomed participants and directed to assigned areas.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
Regular Babysitter
Neighbors, Friends, Family Etc
Mooresville, NC
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Occupied and entertained children with age-appropriate games, toys, movies and coloring books.
- Transported children to and from activities according to daily schedule.
- Reacted quickly in emergency situations and used good judgment under stress.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Langtree Charter Academy
Mooresville, NC06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Problem Resolution
- Relationship Building
- Conflict Resolution
- People Skills
- Supervision & Leadership
- Planning & Organizing
- Team Management
- Training & Development
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
Creative Assistant
Pinspiration®
01.2024 - Current
Stable Manager
Painted Sky Ranch
10.2022 - 12.2024
Regular Babysitter
Neighbors, Friends, Family Etc
02.2022 - 06.2022
Horse Trainer
Independently Employed
12.2020 - Current
Horseback Riding Instructor
Painted Sky Ranch
10.2019 - Current
Horse Camp Counselor
Painted Sky Ranch
06.2017 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Langtree Charter Academy
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
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