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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
02.2025 - 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
02.2023 - 02.2025
  • 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
05.2021 - 07.2024
  • 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
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • 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
07.2021 - 04.2022
  • 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
04.2020 - 04.2022
  • 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
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • 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
07.2017 - 02.2020
  • 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
Anstruther

Skills

  • 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
02.2025 - Current

Senior Stud Hand

Coolmore Stud
02.2023 - 02.2025

Wedding Coordinator

The Cow Shed
04.2022 - 11.2022

Work rider

Olly Murphy Racing
07.2021 - 04.2022

Show salesperson

Townfields Saddlers
05.2021 - 07.2024

Work rider

Lucinda Russell Racing
09.2020 - 05.2021

Seasonal harvest supervisor

MA & MP Stockwell
04.2020 - 04.2022

Part-time waitress

The Golf Hotel
07.2017 - 02.2020

Waid Academy

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