Tasha Houghton
Kristensen Excavation
Three Forks,MT
18
years of professional experience
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in horse care and customer service, notably as Stable Manager at Old Oak Farm. Proven ability to enhance animal welfare through tailored nutrition and health monitoring. Dependable and adaptable, with strong attention to detail and effective time management skills, ensuring optimal operations and client satisfaction.
Work History
Excavator Operator
3 Years 1 Month- Operated excavators for site preparation, trenching, grading, and utility excavation.
- Inspected equipment daily to identify maintenance needs and prevent downtime.
- Interpreted blueprints and grade stakes to execute precise digging requirements.
- Coordinated with crews to maintain safe, efficient excavation workflows on active job sites.
- Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.
- Assisted in site preparation tasks, including clearing debris and vegetation, ensuring a safe work environment for all team members.
Sales Associate
1 Year 6 Months- Advised customers on saddles, tack, and equestrian supplies using detailed product knowledge.
- Fitted bridles and saddle equipment to match horse and rider needs accurately.
- Processed sales transactions through POS systems with consistent accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintained organized inventory, restocked merchandise, and supported receiving procedures.
Stable Manager
11 Years 3 Months- Managed daily stable operations, ensuring consistent horse care, feeding, and turnout routines.
- Coordinated staff schedules, delegated barn duties, and maintained clean, organized facilities.
- Monitored horse health, documented observations, and communicated concerns to veterinarians and farriers.
- Oversaw feed, bedding, and supply inventories, ordering materials to prevent shortages.
- Trained barn staff in grooming, mucking stalls, tack care, and stable standards.
- Organized and executed efficient daily routines for horse care, feeding, turnout, and exercise ensuring optimal animal welfare.
- Managed emergency situations calmly and effectively while prioritizing the safety of horses and staff members involved in incidents or accidents.
- Enhanced horse care standards through regular health checks, tailored nutrition plans, and proper grooming techniques.
- Streamlined stable maintenance procedures for a cleaner and safer environment for both horses and staff.
- Collaborated effectively with veterinarians to develop preventive healthcare plans tailored to individual horse needs while monitoring general herd health trends closely over time.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
- Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
Education
No Degree - Equine Business Management
Skills
Horse care expertise
Customer service
Dependable and responsible
Time management
Attention to detail
Flexible and adaptable
Timeline
Excavator Operator
Kristensen Excavation
09.2023 - CurrentRead More
Sales Associate
Three Forks Saddlery
06.2021 - 12.2022Read More
Stable Manager
Old Oak Farm
01.2009 - 04.2020Read More
Johnson And Whales University
No Degree from Equine Business Management
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