- Horse riding, showing and production
Sophie Shepherd
72 Stoney Lane, Cauldon Stoke on Trent,Stffordshire
Summary
A driven individual looking to commence a career within human resources. I’m interested in developing my existing people centred skills whilst learning on the job.
Already educated to A Level standard I’m certain I will be able to manage the work required for the accompanying qualification.
Approachable and friendly I enjoy interacting with others and possess excellent communication skills and am equally at home working as part of a team or individually.
With a keen eye for detail I like things to be done properly and always look for ways to improve methods.
I feel I have the personality and drive to succeed in this role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Horse Breaker and Show Rider
Thorswood Stud
08.2025 - Current
- Assess ponies for backing while coordinating with owners to understand individual needs.
- Ensure compliance with yard health and safety requirements through thorough documentation checks.
- Adhere to medical and dietary requirements for optimal health management.
- Prioritise horse welfare consistently through diligent care and attention.
- Assist in creating tailored action plans for each pony.
Support individual needs to ensure effective care.
Facilitate personalised strategies for improvement. - Support attendance at shows and clinics.
Waitress
Ye Old Crown, Waterhouses
12.2024 - Current
- Keep dining area tidy, clearing tables and resetting them for new guests in a timely manner.
- Deliver meals and beverages promptly, ensuring orders are correct and meet customer satisfaction.
- Ensure friendly and fast service to process high-volume food and drink orders at peak times.
- Greet new customers, answered initial questions and take drink orders.
- Handle customer complaints with empathy, offering solutions to resolve issues and maintain positive dining experiences.
- Assist colleagues during busy periods, fostering a team-oriented atmosphere to improve overall service.
Additional Needs Support Worker
Equalbase Cheadle
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Voluntary placement attended weekly for 9 months as part of my Btec Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care.
- Encouraged service users to be independent and active members of the group.
- Tracked and documented client behaviours, activity engagement, skills development and notable incidents.
- Developed trusting relationships with service users and advocated on their behalf.
- De-escalated violent, aggressive and threatening behaviour.
- Planned and implemented group activities, fostering a supportive community atmosphere that encouraged client engagement and progress.
- Maintained client confidentialit.
- Liased with managers to reflect on best practice.
Education
BTec Level 3 Extended Diploma - Health and Social Care
NSCG Leek Campus
Leek 2024 - Current
GCSEs -
Leek High School
Leek 2021 - 2024
Skills
- Customer relationship management and excellent communication skills experience from direct customer and manager contact within all my part-time and volunteering roles
- Problem-solving skills developed particularly within the equine field, where frequently diverse strategies are needed to bring out the best in the pony
- Adhere to strict codes of confidentiality and discretion, working with clients at my placement with Equal Base
- Conflict resolution skills, showing empathy and diplomacy, honed at Equal Base to calm tensions amongst service users and dealing with often-inebriated customer complaints at the pub
- Highly-tuned time management and organisational skills as a direct result of juggling two part-time jobs, voluntary work, and a full-time college course requiring endless assignments often with tight deadlines
- Capable team player, equally at home working independently as I am in the equine sector, having sole responsibility for addressing the training needs of each pony, using initiative to achieve positive results
- Attention to detail is paramount in the horse showing world If you want to be among the top producers then every aspect has to be presented perfectly
- Computer literate adept with word, excel and powerpoint
- Eager to learn new skills to support individuals in their chosen career
Interests
Timeline
Horse Breaker and Show Rider
Thorswood Stud
08.2025 - Current
Waitress
Ye Old Crown, Waterhouses
12.2024 - Current
Additional Needs Support Worker
Equalbase Cheadle
09.2024 - 07.2025
BTec Level 3 Extended Diploma - Health and Social Care
NSCG Leek Campus
2024 - Current
GCSEs -
Leek High School
2021 - 2024