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Jessica Grealish

Carnmore,Galway

Summary

My passion for the breeding industry has flourished as a result of working under some of the industry's best. I'm eager to expand my knowledge within the thoroughbred industry building contacts and gaining valuable practical experience. My confident horse-riding and horse-handling skills coupled with global experience positions me well for a career in the industry.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work history

Cashier

Mace
Carnmore, Galway
04.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing issues and concerns.
  • Balanced till at end of day, maintaining accurate records.
  • Demonstrated patience while dealing with difficult customers, maintaining professionalism.
  • Handled cash and card payments with precision, maintaining customer confidentiality and discretion throughout.
  • Delivered outstanding customer care with proactive sales and listening skills.

Student/Rider/Groom

College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise
Fermanagh, United Kingdom
09.2021 - Current

Regularly volunteered at events/ local shows to enhance the colleges reputation by showing a high level of competence and knowledge

Adapted to schedules changes working weekends, monitoring mares overnight during foaling season, foaling mares

Producing assignment in topics such as Applied Enterprise Management, Equine Nutrition, Sports Performance Science, Investmnet appraisals and Equine business and managmnet.

Assisted in foal preparation for the sales, weighing and tracking growth rates of yearlings, assisting in breaking 3yos and attended/ prepped TB runners for point to point competitions across Ireland.

Represented CAFRE competing at Necarne International

Worked at Cavan International Finals, coordinated with the administrative team in an efficient manner and assisted the judges in final scoring



Babysitter

Donna Rohan
Cregmore, Galway
06.2012 - Current

Supervised and monitored the safety of 4 children to ensure well being at all times

Encouraged an interactive and engaging environment to build their learning and motor skills

Showed a high level of flexibility regarding schedule changes and received constant positive feedback from exceptional skills provided

Role-modeled desired behaviors, habits and actions on impressionable children



Intern

Spy Coast Farms
Lexington, Kentucky
09.2023 - 09.2024

Interned for 1 year rotating through different divisions including Young Horse Development, Equine Rehabilition, CEM Quarantine / Stallions, Reproduction and travelled to North Carolinas western division as well as assisting with Vet Work at Burleson Farms

This solidified my passion for the industry particularly in Kentucky. Gaining invaluable experience and working with some of the industry's best. Working with such a range of horses in all divisions allowed me to sharpen my skills and build both my perosnal and professional skills & qualities. The exposure across the board to such a variety of experiences allowed me to gain confidence in my ability and broaden my knowledge within the industry.



Mullins Sport Horses

Nial Mullins
Claregalway, Galway
05.2018 - 08.2018

Summer position

Gained practical experience in sport horse reproduction and artificial insemination as well as prepping the phantom for collection

Handling mares during teasing and learning how to process semen for shipment

Oversaw the general care of competition horses, schooling on the flat, bandaging, mucking out etc.

Learned and applied new skills on the day to day, demonstrated a professional and friendly attitude. Received positive feedback of always showing a high level of productivity, efficiency and willingness to learn


Rider/Groom

O'Briens Equestrian Center
Athenry, Galway
05.2012 - 10.2017

Assisted in teaching lessons and coordinating with management in preparation for the days schedule

Exercised a range of horses, from sport ponies, competition horses and green horses both flat and jumps

Provided administrative support in cash handling, event planning and customer enquirers.

Responsible for general yard duties including feeding, turning out, prepping, clipping, lunging etc

Enhanced client relationships with professional knowledge of the business and engaged in polite conversation with clients




Education

A-Levels - Political Science, Biology, Agricultural Science, Art History, English and Mathematics

Colaiste Bhaile Chlair (Calregalway College)
Galway
08.2016 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Equine Managment

College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise
United Kingdom
09.2021 -

Skills


  • Ability to work Independently or as Part of a Team
  • Work well Under Pressure
  • Adaptable and Flexible to changes/new environments
  • Good Time Management and Problem Solving skills
  • Eager for Continuous Improvement
  • Administrative and Computer skills
  • Confident horse riding & handling abilities
  • Equine nutrition and management skills
  • Strong record keeping and organisational skills



Accomplishments

    Through my academic school years I was nominated three consecutive years to be Student Council Representative

    Participated in Module United Nations Political Debates from 2016-2018

    Represented my college class in 2021 -2023 on the Student Staff Communication Committee

    Volunteered and aided the organisation of charity events supporting Cancer care west,

    Hospice and Epilepsy and many more

    Played rugby all over Ireland, competed at Connacht level for Judo from 2013-2018

    Outside of work I thoroughly enjoy spending time with my family, baking, painting, watching movies and travelling

Refrences

CAFRE:  +44 28 6634 4853

Mace: Martina Casserly (Manager) +353 87 287 2911

Spy Coast: Kristen Wilson (Education Coordinator) +1 410 349 7723

Donna Rohan + 353 87 763 4792



Timeline

Intern

Spy Coast Farms
09.2023 - 09.2024

Cashier

Mace
04.2023 - Current

Student/Rider/Groom

College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise
09.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Equine Managment

College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise
09.2021 -

Mullins Sport Horses

Nial Mullins
05.2018 - 08.2018

A-Levels - Political Science, Biology, Agricultural Science, Art History, English and Mathematics

Colaiste Bhaile Chlair (Calregalway College)
08.2016 - 06.2021

Babysitter

Donna Rohan
06.2012 - Current

Rider/Groom

O'Briens Equestrian Center
05.2012 - 10.2017
Jessica Grealish