Steven Herr
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Farrier
Self employed
Greensboro, NC
01.1998 - 12.2023
- Consulted with veterinarians on treatment plans for horses with hoof issues.
- Applied shoeing techniques to provide necessary support to horse's feet.
- Performed corrective shoeing procedures according to veterinarian instructions.
- Constructed custom shoes for specific needs as requested by clients.
- Diagnosed lameness issues related to the horse's feet and legs structure.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on horseshoes and replaced them when needed.
- Provided advice on how best to care for a horse's feet between visits.
- Utilized an array of specialized tools such as nippers, hammers, and rasps while working with horses' feet.
- Repaired cracked or broken hooves using various methods such as glue-on shoes or casting materials.
- Monitored horses post-treatment to ensure that their hooves were healing correctly.
- Educated owners about proper nutrition and exercise routines that will benefit their horses' hoof health.
- Evaluated horses prior to shoeing or trimming in order to assess their individual needs.
- Examined a horse's gait in order to identify any abnormalities requiring attention.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls from customers regarding their horses' hoof problems.
- Visited farms regularly in order to keep track of all the horses' progress with their farrier care plan.
- Instructed owners on how often they should have their horse's hooves trimmed or shod.
- Cleaned up after each job was completed including sweeping away debris from the stall area before leaving the property.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Delivered excellent service to pet owners to drive repeat business.
- Assessed animals for injury and illness.
Assistant Manager
Lox Stock and Bagel
Greensboro, NC
01.1984 - 01.1993
- Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Education
High School Diploma -
06-1974
National Merit Scholarship
Skills
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Safe work practices
- Professional Networking
- Customer Service
- Animal Training
- Weight Charting
- Work Planning
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Animal Behavior Education
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Customer Communication
- Time management abilities
- Professionalism
- Effective Communication
- Injury evaluation
- Reliability
- Self Motivation
- Dependable and Responsible
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Honest and Dependable
- Inventory Management
- Appointment Scheduling
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionTimeline
Farrier - Self employed
01.1998 - 12.2023
Assistant Manager - Lox Stock and Bagel
01.1984 - 01.1993
Guilford College - High School Diploma,
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