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Amelie Petley

Southampton,United Kingdom

Summary

Experienced yard assistant with a good work ethic and the ability to maintaining clean, organised environment and ensuring top-quality care for horses. Managed daily feeding, grooming, and health checks, contributing to healthier, happier horses and smoothly run stable. Committed to fostering positive atmosphere and improving stable operations through hard work and attention to detail.

Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion

Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Yard assistant

Katie Louis Hood
Southampton, Hampshire
07.2023 - 05.2025

My role as yard assistant was a mixture of paid work and volunteering. This stable was a charity where we worked with children with a wide range of disabilities. I helped teach the children how to ride horses and take care of them. We used my loan horse for some of these lessons.

  • Managed farm equipment maintenance, ensuring long-term functionality and efficiency.
  • Led guided tours around the stables, boosting visitor engagement.
  • Used effective communication skills whilst liaising with horse owners about their pets' progress.
  • Promoted animal welfare through regular check-ups and grooming sessions.
  • Identified signs of distress or illness in horses, facilitating timely medical interventions.
  • Worked closely with trainers and riders to understand individual horse needs resulting in tailored care plans.
  • Fed all animals on schedule, contributing to their overall health and well-being.
  • Took responsibility in preparing horses for transport to various events thus maintaining their comfort during travel.
  • Provided top-notch care for horses by administering medications as prescribed.
  • Ensured stable cleanliness by routinely mucking out stalls.
  • Handled difficult equine behaviour with patience, ensuring a calm environment for all animals.
  • Followed strict dietary plans for each horse to promote nutrition and health.
  • Maintained optimal living conditions for animals by cleaning and refilling water troughs daily.
  • Groomed and bathed horses to maintain good hygiene levels.
  • Organised supplies inventory regularly to avoid shortages at crucial times.
  • Improved horse's physical condition through a consistent exercise routine.
  • Provided essential support during foaling season enabling smooth birthing processes.

Argos Warehouse

Argos staff member
southampton, Hampshire
07.2023 - 11.2024
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.argos
  • Kept warehouse clean, ensuring a safe working environment.
  • Ensured safety standards with regular equipment maintenance checks.
  • Organised warehouse layout for optimised space utilisation.
  • Coordinated with team members for effective task completion.
  • Packed orders accurately to prevent damages during transit.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatch teams to ensure prompt deliveries.
  • Loaded lorries to expedite delivery schedules.

Paultons Park

Hospitality
Southampton , hampshire
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Maintained high hygiene standards for a clean and safe kitchen environment.
  • Prioritised tasks efficiently during peak hours, ensuring timely service delivery to customers.

Education

GCSEs -

The Mountbatten school
Hampshire
09.2019 - 06.2023

NVQ Level 3 - Uniformed Protective Services

The Richard Taunton six form college
Hampshire
09.2023 - 04.2025

Skills

  • Equine behaviour comprehension
  • Patient
  • Animal welfare knowledge
  • Stable management
  • Stable cleaning
  • Professional driving licence
  • Stress handling
  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Team building
  • Resourcefulness
  • Adaptability to unpredictable situations
  • Strategic planning
  • Equine empathy
  • Horses behaviour understanding
  • Tack cleaning and repair

Affiliations

  • I Have a horse on Loan called Alfie I visit him most days, I love being outside in all weathers.
  • I enjoy arts and crafts, particularly making my own cards and decoupage.
  • I enjoy swimming and going to the gym.

Certification

Driving License

Timeline

NVQ Level 3 - Uniformed Protective Services

The Richard Taunton six form college
09.2023 - 04.2025

Yard assistant

Katie Louis Hood
07.2023 - 05.2025

Argos Warehouse

Argos staff member
07.2023 - 11.2024

Paultons Park

Hospitality
06.2023 - 08.2023

GCSEs -

The Mountbatten school
09.2019 - 06.2023
Amelie Petley