Olivia Diffley
Middleton
Summary
Manages high-pressure environments with a focus on efficient scheduling and maximizing productivity. Proven ability to handle emergencies with exceptional time management skills while maintaining routine operations and staying professional. Strong engagement with staff and customers, wanting to gain more of an understanding of a wider range of animals. Committed to continuous skill development to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction and new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Arena Party
Arena UK, Wales & West, London International/More
2024.11 - Current
- Assisted with physical work tasks including building and carrying poles and wings.
- Quickly acquired and implemented new skills to enhance daily operational efficiency.
- Completed assigned tasks within strict deadlines.
- Exhibited respect, friendliness, and readiness to provide help as needed.
- Managed situations involving horses and riders with severe injuries and fatalities.
- Conducted screenings for riders and horses to prevent injuries from affecting public events and live television broadcasts.
- Supported injured riders during recovery processes.
- Delivered lunch runs for staff members.
Stable Hand/Groomer
Croft End
Oldham
2018.05 - 2025.12
- Assisted with feeding, cleaning, mucking out and exercising horses.
- Supported young children during riding lessons.
- Maintained cleanliness of the yard and surrounding areas.
- Ensured animal welfare by administering prescribed medications in feeds.
- Led guided tours around the facility to parents/visitors, promoting understanding and appreciation of equestrian life at Croft End.
- Monitored health conditions, promptly reporting issues to staff when I thought something could possibly be wrong.
- Built strong working relationships with fellow stable hands and riders for team collaboration.
- Kept records to monitor horse welfare.
- Groomed horses regularly and cleaned and sterilised grooming kits for improved appearance and health in coat.
- Exhibited excellent time management skills; completed assigned tasks within designated timeframes ensuring minimal waiting periods for clients.
- Maintained saddles, bridles and riding gear and helped fit gear to specific horses and also to new riders.
- Worked in Croft End cafe cleaning and making drinks for customers while serving
Education
ICCE's (equivalent to GCSE's) -
King of Kings School
ManchesterDiploma of Higher Education - Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management (720)
Reaseheath College
Oldham 2023.09 - 2025.07
Skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Time management in emergencies
- Scheduling efficiency
- High-speed productivity
- Routine management
- Staff and customer engagement
- Pet behaviour understanding
Affiliations
- Watching F1 and MotoGP Sports
- Horse Riding
- Motorbikes/Driving
- Art
- Football
- Gym
Contact details
- EMAIL: oliviadiffley@gmail.com
- ADDRESS: 53 York Road East, Middleton, Manchester
- PHONE: 07592810819
Timeline
Arena Party
Arena UK, Wales & West, London International/More
2024.11 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management (720)
Reaseheath College
2023.09 - 2025.07
Stable Hand/Groomer
Croft End
2018.05 - 2025.12
ICCE's (equivalent to GCSE's) -
King of Kings School