Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Volunteer

Erin Richards

Llantwit Major,Vale of Glamorgan

Summary

I am currently still in school, doing my GCSEs (Business Studies, Triple Science, Spanish, Public Services). I am wanting to go to sixth form to further my education.

Caring Stable Hand with 4 years of experience. Adept at paying individualized attention to horses and stables while working quickly and efficiently. Exceptional understanding of horse training and riding equipment maintenance.

Careful Farm hand brings attention to detail, multitasking and time management abilities to handle continuous farm work. Observant and knowledgeable, with focus on protecting animals and obtaining maximum yield. Works great alone or with others to meet daily goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

Stablehand

Dimlands Riding School
Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan
2021.07 - Current
  • Fed, groomed and prepped many horses for lessons.
  • Raked, mucked and swept stables.
  • Built strong working relationships with fellow stable hands and riders for team collaboration.
  • Oversaw water and feed supply levels.
  • Adapted to inclement weather and flexible shift schedule.
  • Groomed and bathed horses to maintain good hygiene levels.
  • Maintained saddles, bridles and riding gear and helped fit gear to specific horses.

Farm Hand

Flemingston Farm
St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan
2019.11 - Current
  • Assisted in farm animal breeding procedures.
  • Cleaned farm buildings and equipment to maintain stable operations.
  • Carried out all tasks in line with hygiene rules, upholding optimum safe working practices.
  • Loaded and unloaded livestock to transport to correct destinations.
  • Assisted in performing breeding activities of farm animals.
  • Provided feedback to farmers regarding issues and problems encountered on farm.
  • Sheared sheep and skirted acquired wool to prevent contamination of other fleece in storage with manure and urine stains.
  • Prepared feed for and fed livestock and poultry.

Education

GCSEs -

Whitmore High School
Barry
2018.09 -

Skills

  • Excellent people skills
  • Working as a team and autonomously
  • Upbeat, Outgoing and Positive
  • Use my initiative when necessary
  • Strong communication
  • Health and Safety awareness
  • Efficient under pressure
  • Guest rapport
  • Highly responsible and reliable
  • Verbal communication
  • Problem solving
  • Outstanding customer service

Languages

English
Fluent
Welsh
Intermediate (B1)
Spanish
Intermediate

Timeline

Stablehand

Dimlands Riding School
2021.07 - Current

Farm Hand

Flemingston Farm
2019.11 - Current

GCSEs -

Whitmore High School
2018.09 -
Erin Richards