Sylvia Nelson
Alpine,TX
Summary
A team player committed to quality horsemanship and sharing and teaching such horsemanship. Patient and safety-oriented.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Rancher
Anchor Ranch
Alpine, TX
10.2007 - Current
- Tracked technical improvements to save on ranch overhead.
- Herd management.
- Worked livestock using horses.
- Purchased regular supplies and special equipment, livestock or tools as part of skilled management.
- Colt starting.
- Daily care of horses and cattle
- Completed invoices for bills of lading, sales receipts, and supplies.
- Inspected animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Scheduled guest rides and lessons.
- Developed 3-4 day educational equine rides for guests.
- Maintained ranch records and documentation.
Intern Horsemanship Coordinator
Natural Gail
Harpers Ferry, IA
05.2001 - 11.2006
- Managed/Developed horsemanship program.
- Extensive daily horse care.
- Continued horsemanship experience/clinics with Lee Smith, Ray Hunt, Buster McLaury and Buck Brannanman.
- Horse gear/retail sales experience.
Wrangler
Home Ranch
Clark, CO
05.1999 - 09.1999
- Guided guests on daily rides.
- Wrangling of horses.
- Tack maintenance.
- Instructed western riding.
- Daily care of horses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Sociology/Community Service
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN 06.1977 - 08.1982
Skills
Team Player
Animal Record Maintenance
Scheduling
Physical Strength
Reliable
Observant
People Skills
Horse Experience
Timeline
Rancher
Anchor Ranch
10.2007 - Current
Intern Horsemanship Coordinator
Natural Gail
05.2001 - 11.2006
Wrangler
Home Ranch
05.1999 - 09.1999
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Sociology/Community Service
Bemidji State University
06.1977 - 08.1982
NRA Pistol Instructor.
- Utilized power point presentations.
- Review established training objectives & lesson plans, training materials and instructional methods prior to the beginning of assigned courses.
- Prepared class rosters and lesson plans.
- Effectively and safely teach use of handguns.
- Provide monthly training classes.
NRA Pistol Instructor.
- Utilized power point presentations.
- Review established training objectives & lesson plans, training materials and instructional methods prior to the beginning of assigned courses.
- Prepared class rosters and lesson plans.
- Effectively and safely teach use of handguns.
- Provide monthly training classes.