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Shannon McLaughlin

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Dependable, hard-working individual with knowledge of horses, barn management and upkeep, trail rides and arena lessons, and fostering a positive environment among staff, coworkers, and guests. With four years of experience working in the field and 13 years of experience riding seasonally and caring for horses, I am committed to horsemanship, barn management and upkeep, and work ethic.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Wrangler

YMCA Raintree Ranch
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Supervised safety procedures during horse rides and interactions to provide safe and enjoyable lessons for both staff and campers
  • Conducted regular equipment inspections to maintain safe working conditions for both staff members and animals.
  • Implemented safety protocols for all trail rides and arena lessons, minimizing incidents and ensuring camper and staff wellbeing.
  • Trained wranglers on best practices for horsemanship techniques, animal care, and camper/staff engagement strategies.
  • Kept animal pens, stalls, and farm equipment clean to ensure animal welfare.
  • Examined horses for injuries, sickness, and overall wellbeing.
  • Maintained inventories and supplies for 45 horses, 4 pigs, 2 sheep, and 2 goats.
  • Established strong communication channels between wranglers, counselors, and leadership in order to establish strong relationships between employees.

Wrangler

YMCA Raintree Ranch
06.2021 - 08.2023

(Employed the summers of 2021-2023)

  • Improved and taught horsemanship by leading ground and arena lessons with campers daily, implementing safe and effective techniques for horse care and riding.
  • Provided essential first aid treatment for injured horses.
  • Instructed and supervised arena lessons and trail rides daily.
  • Collaborated with team members to create enjoyable and memorable experiences for all campers.
  • Successfully maintained high retention rates among campers by fostering a sense of community and belonging among campers.
  • Assisting in properly fitting tack and equipment to horses of all sizes, as well as address or fix issues with equipment or tack to ensure safety or horses and campers.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety of stalls and horse facilities.
  • Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness or injury.
  • Collaborated with fellow wranglers on projects, such as improvements, barn projects, or trail maintenance for enhance camper experiences.
  • Managed daily operations of the barn, including feeding, cleaning stalls, and maintaining equipment in good condition.

Catering Production

Corner Bakery Cafe
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Expedited project completion by managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborated effectively with team members to ensure seamless coordination on complex projects requiring multiple steps or inputs from various sources.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by understanding client needs, addressing concerns promptly, and providing solutions that exceeded expectations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06.2024

Associate of Arts - Psychology

San Diego City College
San Diego
06.2022

Skills

  • Equine first aid
  • Relations with parents, staff, and campers
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Riding instruction
  • Horse and Barn Management
  • Trail Guiding
  • Dependable and Hardworking
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Kubota/Tractor Operation
  • Physical Stamina
  • Lameness/Injury/Illness Identification

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Head Wrangler

YMCA Raintree Ranch
06.2024 - 08.2024

Catering Production

Corner Bakery Cafe
10.2022 - 05.2023

Wrangler

YMCA Raintree Ranch
06.2021 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of California - Los Angeles

Associate of Arts - Psychology

San Diego City College
Shannon McLaughlin