Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Additional Information
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Server

RAEVYN SAUNDERS

Manlius,NY

Summary

Young Ag-professional eager to learn from industry leaders and apply education and experiences to advance agriculture by serving, educating, and working with farmers to learn about their needs, drive innovation, and increase adoption of sustainable farming practices.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Server

Brewster Inn
Cazenovia, NY
04.2021 - Current
  • Successfully serve large parties of up to 50 guests, working directly with event manager and business owners to plan and execute detailed instructions for creating fine dining experiences
  • Provide excellent customer service and drive sales through quickly absorbing detailed knowledge of menu items to later share with customers, communicating with front of house team, and identifying opportunities to create efficiencies in a fast-paced environment.

Assistant Trainer

Gata Rein Ranch
Middletown, NY
05.2019 - 10.2020
  • Developed training exercises to enhance horses’ athletic performance; maintained records of health and training status of each horse.
  • Managed and assisted head trainers travel and training schedule; prepared horses for travel and managed detailed packing lists.
  • Built and maintained relationships with industry professionals and high value customers.

Student Intern

SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY
05.2018 - 10.2018
  • Program management for Equine Western and Training Program, including managing equine facilities with 60+ horses.
  • Performed administrative duties and staff support tasks.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Prepared and presented funding proposal to secure $20,000 budget increase for competition.

Horseback Riding Instructor

Painted Bar Stables
Burdett, NY
04.2013 - 06.2018
  • Taught diverse group of students, ranging in all ages and abilities.
  • Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.
  • Diffused potentially dangerous situations between horses and students with practices instilled through experience and repetition.
  • Supported riders' pursuit of advanced equestrian skills, such as hunter/jumper.

Education

BBA -

SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville
05.2020

Skills

  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Leadership and Team Building
  • Teaching and Coaching
  • Adaptability and Dependability
  • Persistent and Resilient
  • Detail Oriented
  • Fast Learner

Affiliations

Scholar Ambassador, New York State Agriculture Society Member, National Young Farmer’s Coalition Member, Syracuse-Onondaga Food Systems Alliance

Additional Information

  • Elected Captain of SUNY Morrisville Women's Soccer Student Athletic Advisory Club Member, 2017 to 2020 Greg Shelley, PhD Leadership Academy, 2017 to 2020 Awarded Team Mustang Community Service Award Young Ag-professional eager to learn from industry leaders and apply my education and experiences to advance agriculture by serving, educating, and working with farmers to learn about their needs, drive innovation, and increase adoption of sustainable farming practices.

Timeline

Lead Server

Brewster Inn
04.2021 - Current

Assistant Trainer

Gata Rein Ranch
05.2019 - 10.2020

Student Intern

SUNY Morrisville
05.2018 - 10.2018

Horseback Riding Instructor

Painted Bar Stables
04.2013 - 06.2018

BBA -

SUNY Morrisville
RAEVYN SAUNDERS