Tara Stockwell
Summary
Resourceful, self-motivated professional with a strong background in leadership, teamwork, and hands on problem-solving across agricultural, equine, and event based roles. I thrive in fast paced, high pressure environments because I can adapt to new situations and embrace challenges. I take pride in managing people, building effective teams and communicating clearly. My career spans diverse sectors from supervising fruit harvest operations to coordinating weddings and foaling elite racehorses.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Farm Shop Manager
MA&MP Stockwell
Crail, Fife
2025.02 - Current
- Responsible for the daily operation of a busy farm shop.
- Managed a team of staff, overseeing rotas, training, and motivating team members to provide excellent customer service.
- Maintained accurate stock levels through weekly inventory checks, liaising with local suppliers to ensure consistent and quality stock.
- Handled financial operations including cashing up, ordering systems, supplier invoicing, and sales reporting.
- Built loyal customer relationships through friendly service, local knowledge, and a passion for sustainable farming and community engagement.
- Managed social media platforms, enhancing online presence.
Senior Stud Hand
Coolmore Stud
Fethard, Tipperary
2023.02 - 2025.02
- Perform basic health checks and report observations to the veterinary staff.
- Support veterinary staff in administering medications and treatments.
- Assess mares and foals for injuries and signs of illness in order to mitigate potential risks and to provide timely medical treatment.
- Six months of hands-on experience in a foaling unit, foaling down one hundred and fifty mares.
- Since I joined Coolmore, I have spent two seasons in Coolmore Australia, for the southern hemisphere breeding season and have been assigned several responsibilities. On my working weekends, I have had full responsibility for 110 mares and foals. I ensure jobs are done to a high standard and manage people efficiently.
- I have worked with some top-class broodmares, and upcoming racehorses and saw them through from foaling to sales preparation.
- Showed mares and foals to clients for parades in an efficient manner.
- Maintenance of paddocks, including irrigation systems and fence repairs.
Show salesperson
Townfields Saddlers
Coventry, Warwickshire
2021.05 - 2024.07
- Worked part-time as a sales representative for Townfields saddlery and I attend shows throughout the season to sell their products to a high standard
- A few shows I attend include Badminton, Royal Windsor, RIHS, Horse of the year and London Horse show to name a few
- During this time I have gained experience in selling a variety of equestrian products and learning to reach sales targets
- Operated tills to accurately process cash and credit card transactions.
Wedding Coordinator
The Cow Shed
Crail, Fife
2022.04 - 2022.11
- Ensured weddings ran to schedule and met client specifications by closely observing operations and staying proactive throughout the event
- Led event staff and contractors in production and logistics to meet key deadlines
- Maximised customer engagement and satisfaction by delivering excellent customer service
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
Work rider
Olly Murphy Racing
Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire
2021.07 - 2022.04
- Exercising several racehorses each day
- Presenting the horses at the races, turned out to a high standard
- Speaking and engaging with owners regarding how well their horses are working.
- Held a point to point jockey license and trained my own racehorse to success
Seasonal harvest supervisor
MA & MP Stockwell
Crail, Fife
2020.04 - 2022.04
- Managing a team of 60 foreign fruit pickers, ensuring the quality was up to the packhouse standards as well as the quantity they were picking
- Overcoming problems with language barriers and having to learn some Bulgarian and Romanian to communicate effectively
- Completing weekly audits within the packhorse to make sure it was complying with hygiene standards.
Work rider
Lucinda Russell Racing
Kinross, Perth
2020.09 - 2021.05
- Exercising several racehorses each day
- Presenting the horses at the races, turned out to a high standard
- Speaking and engaging with owners regarding how well their horses are working.
- Held a point to point jockey license and trained my own racehorse to success
Part-time waitress
The Golf Hotel
Crail
2017.07 - 2020.02
- Delivered food and drinks to tables in line with restaurant standards, acting as point of contact for customer queries, feedback and concerns
- Prepared drinks such as coffees and soft drinks during busy periods to assist bar staff
- Helped kitchen staff plate and organise orders, ensuring table service was delivered within agreed timescales to maximise customer satisfaction.
Education
Waid Academy
AnstrutherSkills
- Organisation
- Leadership & Team Management
- Public speaking
- Event planning and management
- Time Management
- Recruitment and hiring
- Excellent communication
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Sales & Customer Service
References
References available upon request.
Hobbies and Interests
- Skiing
- Horse riding - mounted games for Scotland developing a competitive spirit and a key team member
- Point-to-point racing
- Enjoy travelling home and abroad
Timeline
Farm Shop Manager
MA&MP Stockwell
2025.02 - Current
Senior Stud Hand
Coolmore Stud
2023.02 - 2025.02
Wedding Coordinator
The Cow Shed
2022.04 - 2022.11
Work rider
Olly Murphy Racing
2021.07 - 2022.04
Show salesperson
Townfields Saddlers
2021.05 - 2024.07
Work rider
Lucinda Russell Racing
2020.09 - 2021.05
Seasonal harvest supervisor
MA & MP Stockwell
2020.04 - 2022.04
Part-time waitress
The Golf Hotel
2017.07 - 2020.02
Waid Academy