Casey J. Hammond
Versailles,KY
Summary
To move forward in a career with further advancement opportunities within the animal health industry.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Caring Committee Facilitator
WinStar Farm, LLC
01.2023 - Current
- Plan and lead monthly meetings with the Caring Committee
- Organize daily requests for help from the Caring Committee and fulfill requests in a timely manner
- Document and keep spreadsheets of requests completed
- Maintain yearly budget
- Plan several yearly events for the farm which include the Company Summer Picnic, Thanksgiving Brunch, and Christmas Breakfast for the entire staff
- Keep an "Open Door Policy" for any employee needing to talk about a personal problem or someone needing a shoulder to lean on
Sales Show Manager
Legacy Bloodstock, LLC
09.2022 - Current
- Greet all potential buyers and organize the showmen for viewings of thoroughbred horses at the Fasig-Tipton and Keeneland Sales
- Stay current on any new racing results and inform potential buyers of any pedigree updates that didn't make the catalog
- Keep a watchful eye on the horses for any signs of distress such as colic, dehydration, and lameness
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations
Equine Records Assistant/Training Center Administration
WinStar Farm, LLC
01.2021 - Current
- Communicate with thoroughbred trainers and owners to collect health records for all horses arriving farm wide and verify ownership
- Sorted, copied, filed all documents and paperwork from incoming horses upon arrival
- Keep all horse profiles current and track farm owned horses' movements in the Jockey Club's program Horse Farm Management
- Prepare all departure paperwork including USDA International Health Papers
- Enter all veterinary procedures and farm medications for billing purposes
- Review and edit pre-billing statements before closing each month
Veterinary Technician/Lab Technician
WinStar Farm, LLC
03.2013 - 12.2020
- Responsible for ordering pharmaceuticals and other farm supplies while meeting strict monthly and yearly budgets
- Maintained current physical inventory and tracked all inventory through Cubex programming
- Assured accurate pricing for billing
- Assisted with daily veterinarian procedures
- Performed routine laboratory work
- Prepared and administered antibiotics, vaccines, intravenous fluids
- Performed rehabilitation therapies
- Maintained herd health for approximately 600 horses
Product Sales Representative and Shipping Manager
BET Laboratory Product Division
07.2011 - 03.2013
- Sales included manufactured herbal supplements and vitamins
- Customer services
- Client relations
- Accounts receivables and payables
- Office management
Lab Technician
BET Laboratory, Endocrinology
07.2011 - 03.2013
- Performed radioimmuno assays on serum for hormone analysis
- Analyzed data and provided consultation for veterinarians
- Diagnosed abnormalities in patient hormone levels and provided treatment options
Veterinary Technician
Hill N Dale Farm
08.2010 - 07.2011
- Assisted Veterinarian with daily procedures
- Performed routine laboratory work
- Ordered pharmaceuticals and horse related supplies
- Scheduled and prepared equine vaccines, administered fluids
Veterinary Technician
Equine Medical Associates
01.2010 - 08.2010
- Ambulatory Tech assisting five farms and daily emergency calls
- Stocked Veterinarian’s truck with supplies
- Filled customer orders
- Performed CBC’s IgG’s, set up uterine cultures
- Assisted with X-rays
Reproduction Intern
Gumz Farms
, Kentucky
01.2009 - 08.2009
- Assisted in delivery of foals
- Handled stallions in breeding shed and during mare teasing
- Collected stallions, artificially inseminated and cultured mares
- Packaged semen shipments
- Exercised stallions
- Administered medication
- Attended the American Quarter Horse Congress to advertise the farm’s Stallions and booked mares for the following year
Education
B.S - Agriculture; Animal Science, Equine Emphasis
Murray State University
A.A - General Education
Kaskaskia Community College
Skills
- Exceptional verbal/written communication
- Strong problem solving
- Organization
- Working collaboratively
- Time management
- People skills
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Friendly, positive attitude
References
Heidi Caudill - Winstar Farm, Laboratory Director/Veterinary Technician (Retired) Phone: (859) 537-5021
Wyndee Eastham - Legacy Bloodstock, Owner/Office Manager Phone: (859) 621-7395
Jennifer Striplin - Neogen, Senior Territory Sales Manager Phone: (937) 475-5075
Beth Douglas - BET Lab & Pharmacy, Owner/Office Manager Phone: (859) 229-8386
Timeline
Caring Committee Facilitator
WinStar Farm, LLC
01.2023 - Current
Sales Show Manager
Legacy Bloodstock, LLC
09.2022 - Current
Equine Records Assistant/Training Center Administration
WinStar Farm, LLC
01.2021 - Current
Veterinary Technician/Lab Technician
WinStar Farm, LLC
03.2013 - 12.2020
Product Sales Representative and Shipping Manager
BET Laboratory Product Division
07.2011 - 03.2013
Lab Technician
BET Laboratory, Endocrinology
07.2011 - 03.2013
Veterinary Technician
Hill N Dale Farm
08.2010 - 07.2011
Veterinary Technician
Equine Medical Associates
01.2010 - 08.2010
Reproduction Intern
Gumz Farms
01.2009 - 08.2009
B.S - Agriculture; Animal Science, Equine Emphasis
Murray State University
A.A - General Education
Kaskaskia Community College