Over 30 years experience with horses and the horse industry, 2+year formal equestrian education (Riding Master VI program), barn management, teaching, training, 20 years owning my own horse business. 15 years experience in service oriented positions providing facilities management. Personnel management, supply services, teaching/training in organizational and competitive settings, experienced eve
nt coordinator. EXPERIENCE
Equine Industry
• Graduate of Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre
• Experience in the following riding Disciplines:
1. Dressage
3. Hunters/ Jumpers, Eventing
• 30 years experience in training
• 20 years riding instruction
• Breeding, stallion collection, artificial insemination, and embryo transfer
• Mare care and foaling
• Farrier
• Instructed in theory and showing
• Owner/Operator boarding/training facility
1. Training
2. Teaching/Instruction
3. Boarding
4. Trail and wagon rides
5. Operated 3 facilities simultaneously
• Trained in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
1. Psychotherapy programs
a. Private therapy sessions
b. Institutional therapy (State Mental Hospital, Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch)
2. Leadership Programs
a. Personal Development
b. Team building
c. Leadership / management
• Completed an international clinician and judges certification course
• Taught 1000’s of hours of riding instruction
• Organized and conducted successful clinics and demonstrations.
• 4-H leader
• Developed own registered trade mark “Second Nature™ Riding & Training”
• Carriage Driver in historic cities
Facilities Management
15 years experience in the designing, planning, and management of multiple physical facilities
• Managed 6 riding and training facilities
• Designed and implemented many safety, security, preventative, and facilities
maintenance programs.
• Coordinated the needs and requests of many associates of a large corporation
encompassing multiple facilities
• Steward of furniture inventories, distribution, purchasing, design and rework
• Provided security through the design, installation, maintenance, and control of
both electronic and physical access systems and the supervising and directing
of security personnel.
• Performed and supervised the buildings and grounds maintenance of multiple
facilities
• Coordinated the purchase and inventory of supplies and materials for the
buildings and grounds maintenance and office / shop utilization.
• Set up, coordinate, and manage vendor accounts
• Coordinated and assisted in the design of multiple facilities to include over
100,000 sq ft office/warehouse buildings, stables and barns, indoor and
outdoor arenas.
• Experienced in the design and build out of plumbing, electrical, data,
telecommunications, and furniture
Personnel
Experienced in the supervision and motivation of personnel/associates. People oriented with a proven record of effectively dealing with people at all levels. Served in several customer service positions.
• Supervised barn hands and maintenance personnel
• Supervised over 120 individuals in their daily work activities.
• Conducted liaison with external organizations and internal departments to
receive/perform services. Instruction/Training
Personally trained and instructed individuals in a wide range of subjects
• Conducted and assisted with horse riding and training clinics
• Professional riding instructor, with over 1000 hrs of instruction
• Trained many facilities maintenance personnel
• Instructed security personnel in proper security procedures
• Facilitated internal and public programs in Franklin Covey Co. “7 Habits of Highly
effective People”
• Trained to facilitate Franklin Coveys “4 Roles of Leadership”
• Trained more than 400 individuals in basic communications skills
• Coordinated and provided basic military skills instruction on a regular basis
• Instructed 1000’s of Marines in basic marksmanship skills, and close combat
pistol techniques. Equipment
Provided and supervised the daily activities associated with the operation and maintenance of heavy machinery, farm machinery, prime movers, and state-of-of-the-art communications and electronic equipment.
• Experienced in the use of farm machinery, heavy equipment, and prime movers
• Extensive experience in the design, installation, and operation of security and
access control equipment.
• Performed site planning, setup, operation, and maintenance of communications
equipment
Event Organizing
Professional event organization skills on both personal and commercial levels.
• Orchestrated the successful production of horse riding and training clinics and
seminars
• Responsible for the planning of private, commercial, and company gatherings to
include event location, catering, entertainment, advertising, and production. Computer Skills
Possess multiple computer skills and understanding of both PC and Macintosh systems and networks
• Own www.contactus.com, for a web Page development / hosting site.
• Knowledge of the internet, WebPages, sites, design and hosting
• Knowledge of graphic design, picture capture, and video editing
• Knowledge of desktop publishing
• Design, setup and control of databases, word processing, flowcharts, overhead
display, and calendars.
• Understanding of networks and network wiring, Assisted in design and install of
cat5 network system.
• Word Processing – MS word, Claris works, MS works
• Data bases – Filmmaker pro, Claris works, MS outlook, and MS access
• Spread sheets – Excel, Claris works
• Graphics – PhotoShop, Canvas, PowerPoint
• Financial – QuickBooks Pro
Construction
Experienced in residential and commercial construction
• Residential/Commercial construction for 2 years
• Performed and supervised the repair and maintenance of residential and
commercial properties
• Proficient in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and cement work
Education
• Graduate of Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre
1. Riding Master 6
a. Western – Reining, Cutting, Western Pleasure, Trail, Western Riding,
Halter, Showmanship
b. Dressage
c. Hunters/Jumpers
2. Teaching – Level II
3. Training
4. Theory
5. Showing
6. Breeding – Ohio State University
7. Farrier
• 4 Roles of Leadership Facilitators Course – Franklin Covey Co. 1999
• Presenters/Facilitators development Course - Franklin Covey Co. 1999
• 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Facilitators Course - Franklin Covey Co. 1998
• Horse Training/Riding Instructor Certification Graduate - National Clinician/Judge
1997
• General Education Courses – Utah Valley State College 1994/95
• Principal Centered leadership Training – Covey Leadership Center 1996
• Quality Training and Problem Solving Processes – CLC, Xerox Training 1995
• First Things First / Q2 Training – Covey Leadership Center 1994
• Seven Habits of Highly Effective People – Covey Leadership Center 1994
• Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Course – USMC 1989
• Communications Non-Commissioned officer leadership Course – USMC 1985
• Marksmanship Instructors Course – USMC 1983
• Microwave Radio Operators Course – USMC 1981
• Field Radio Operators Course – USMC 1981
Personal
Completed my education at Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre with honors in Nov 2001. I have participated in and successfully completed multiple clinicians and instructors courses and certifications. I have developed my own registered trademark. I have worked with many top reining and western pleasure trainers. I have 11 years of military service, honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps. Nominated for accelerated promotion ahead of contemporaries. Recognized on two separate occasions for exceptional performance of duties. Characterized by superiors as a highly motivated, hard working and industrious individual. Supervisors listed my strengths as being a self-starter and willing to sacrifice to get the desired results. Uses criticisms to improve. Is completely honest and fair. Uses sound judgment and common sense. High knowledge and technical skill level.
