Ava McDonough
Bath,UK
Summary
I am reliable and dedicated with a strong work ethic as well as being a hard-working employee with attention to detail and care for others. I am willing to take on challenging work to improve worker and customer success in fast-paced and tough environments. I consistently deliver support for different types of needs.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Work experience at West Kington Stud
Jane Holderness-Roddam
West Kington
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Handled difficult equine behaviour with patience, ensuring a calm environment for all animals.
- Built strong working relationships with fellow stable hands and riders for team collaboration.
- Prepped horses, trailers and equipment for travel.
- Ensured stable cleanliness by routinely mucking out stalls.
- Maintained tack room organisation, keeping all equipment easily accessible.
- Coordinated with farm manager regarding daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Provided thorough grooming services for high-quality horse appearance.
- Tack cleaning, resulted in prolonged equipment life.
- Monitored horse behaviour for signs of distress or illness.
Education
GCSEs - English (literature and language), science (combined), maths, geography, sociology, art, french
Hayesfield Girls School
Bath 09.2020 - 06.2025
Skills
- Efficient multitasking - Whilst working at West Kington, I had to prepare numerous horses at any one time
- Calm under pressure - Performed in music concerts at Bath Spa University and Bath festival in front of hundreds
- Customer Service and relationship management - I started my own business selling handmade products which involved being at the forefront of customer care
- Equipment Maintenance - During my work at West Kington, I would keep equipment maintained by thoroughly cleaning tack
- Persuasive negotiation - Honed my sales, marketing and negotiation skills in selling my handmade products to the public
- Empathetic - I am an empathetic friend and supportive co-worker
- Creative problem solving - I am used to learning new and challenging pieces of music, which are at first above my skill set
- Rational thinking - I have to be calm under pressure when dealing with horses and other large animals
- Emotional resilience - During difficult times, I have built resilience, mental toughness and have compassion for others
- High endurance - During my work experience, I carried out physical tasks during long shifts in all weathers
Affiliations
- Grade 1 Piano Certificate
- Working towards Grade 4 Piano Certificate
- Keen horse rider - I have taken part in shows and endurance rides.
- Running
- Reading
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Work experience at West Kington Stud
Jane Holderness-Roddam
07.2024 - 07.2024
GCSEs - English (literature and language), science (combined), maths, geography, sociology, art, french
Hayesfield Girls School
09.2020 - 06.2025
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