Sophia O'Toole
Kildare
Summary
Motivated animal carer, skilled in caring for diverse species of animals amd currently studying zoology as part of an environmental science degree. Hoping to do a masters in conservation. Recognized in past jobs for expertly monitoring conditions, maintaining cleanliness and documenting daily activities. Outstanding physical stamina, used to being active. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stud Employee
Owenstown Stud
Kildare
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Assessed animals for injury and illness.
- Maintained barns, stalls, paddocks and other horse-related facilities in a clean and safe condition.
- Administered medications to the horses and their foals.
- Monitored horses' health on a regular basis and reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while handling horses.
- Developed individualized diets for each horse based on age, activity level, breed.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving horses or riders.
- Trained new staff members in proper horse care procedures.
- Provided daily care for horses, including feeding, grooming, and exercising them.
- Herded cattle
Riding School Employee
Blackberry stables
Kildare
02.2014 - 02.2020
- Organized, supervised, and evaluated horse riding activities in a safe environment.
- Inspected horses before use to ensure they are fit for purpose and safe to ride.
- Provided safe and stimulating environment for children
- Assisted with the selection of appropriate equipment for each child's needs.
- Monitored progress of students by providing feedback during lessons and evaluating performance at regular intervals.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks around the stables such as mucking out stalls, filling hay nets and cleaning tack.
- Ensured that safety guidelines were followed at all times while teaching classes or giving private lessons.
- Observed and monitored the safety of all children in care.
- Assessed students' physical capabilities prior to starting a lesson plan in order to determine what type of activities would be suitable for them.
Education
Bachelor of Environmental Science - Zoology
University of Galway
Galway, Ireland 08-2027
Leaving Certificate -
Celbridge Community School
Celbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland 05-2023
Skills
- Rehabilitation experience
- Equipment Organization
- First aid trained
- Weight management
- Feeding schedules
- Trailer loading
- Animal Training
- Meal Preparation
- Customer Service
- Medication Administration
- Animal Examinations
- Health and safety induction
Accomplishments
- Biology student of the year
- Geography student of the year
- Bronze medal awarded for CPR demonstration
- Accepted into dublin zoo's volunteer programme
- lead yard handler responsible for 30 animals at a given time
Certification
- Fire safety awareness
- First aid certified (St. John ambulance)
- Allergen awareness
- Dealing with difficult customers
- Manual Handling certified
Languages
English
First Language
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
B1
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Stud Employee
Owenstown Stud
10.2020 - 06.2022
Riding School Employee
Blackberry stables
02.2014 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Environmental Science - Zoology
University of Galway
Leaving Certificate -
Celbridge Community School
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