Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
Representation
Languages
Certification
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Riley Saunders

Long Ashton,United Kingdom

Summary

Results-driven professional with expertise in strategic planning and leadership, skilled in team building and effective communication. Proven problem-solver who maintains composure under pressure, delivering optimal results in challenging environments. Experienced public speaker with a track record of engaging audiences and simplifying complex concepts. Focused on utilizing these competencies to enhance organizational performance and support career advancement.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Mounted Dutyman Household cavalry

Army
Harrogate,Bovington,windsor,London, N/A
09.2022 - Current
  • 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.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.

Permanent Stable Guard

HCTW
Windsor
11.2024 - 02.2025

Spent a period of time working at Household Cavalry Training Wing (HCTW) as PSG (Permanent Stable Guard) part of the training team. My role was to administer medications and to teach, lead and supervise trainees making sure all work was completed by deadlines and to a high standard.

  • Supervised grooming tasks to uphold high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the yard.
  • Delegated tasks amongst the team and the trainees promoting an efficient work environment whilst ensuring everything was done efficiently to the highest standard.
  • Oversaw feeding schedules to ensure all horses received a balanced diet according to their specific needs.
  • Coordinated enrichment activities for horses contributing towards their mental wellbeing.
  • Maintained detailed records of each horse's diet, exercise regime, medical history and behaviour patterns.
  • Upheld high standards of animal welfare adhering strictly to regulations set by the British Horse Society.
  • Groomed horses using developed abilities in clipping, trimming, pulling and plaiting.

Education

GCSEs - GCSE

Nailsea School
Nailsea, North Somerset

Skills

  • Calm and thorough, able to work to high standards under high pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Public speaking
  • Team building
  • Strategic planning and organisation
  • Leadership

Affiliations

Riding

I have an extensive interest in riding stemming from my time as a member of the Household Cavalry. Despite having no previous equine experience I have discovered a new passion and love for the care and management of horses.


Charity and voluntary work

During my time as a Cadet and throughout my service in the British Army I have been actively and consistently partaking in a wide range of charitable events. I partook in the AFC Harrogate Skydive of 2023 where we raised the grand sum of 21500 pounds for ABF the soldiers charity and a variety of other things including raising money for :

  • The ABF
  • Cancer Research UK
  • Scotty's little Soldiers
  • Southwest Children's Hospice
  • Mind the mental health charity
  • British Poppy Appeal


Accomplishments

Awarded a certificate for the best BTECH at AFC Harrogate (Army Foundation College)

Awarded top of my course in Signals at RACTR (Royal Armoured Corps Training regiment)

References

References available upon request.

Representation

Nominated to represent the ACF (Army Cadet Force) on a MAP course (a selection of 30 Cadets from around the UK to represent the CCF on a week long trip in Bavaria.


Nominated to represent the British Army and Household Cavalry on a Diplomatic trip to Sweden and our counterparts The Swedish Life Guards. This included giving a speech about the trip detailing the differences, similarities and the key takeaways and delivering it to the full regiment consisting of around 150-200 personnel.




Languages

French
Beginner

Certification

  • Level 1 and 2 IT
  • Level 2 Animal Care and Veterinary Science
  • Full UK Driving License

Timeline

Permanent Stable Guard

HCTW
11.2024 - 02.2025

Mounted Dutyman Household cavalry

Army
09.2022 - Current

GCSEs - GCSE

Nailsea School

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