ELLISHA WADE

• Mentored junior farmhands and backpackers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement in initiative and opportunities to grow and develop new skills in all duties performed on a day-to-day basis.
• Outline clear and concise instructions for daily procedures required by employees.
• Prioritized a clean, safe, and organized working environment for employees and clients.
• Oversaw inventory, making sure there was always an adequate amount of feeds and supplements available, and ordering more as required.
• Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
• Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
• Effectively report all communications with business owners and higher management.

I resumed working here again for a second time in February of 2025. after 5 years in other workplaces.

• Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operation of cashier services during peak hours.
• Developed strong relationships with guests, fostering a welcoming environment that encouraged repeat visits.
• Aiding management in the training of new staff and cross-training existing staff to increase customer service efficiency.
• Monitored gaming activities to prevent fraud and protect club assets effectively.
• Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
• Handled large sums of money responsibly while executing transactions quickly without compromising accuracy.

• I have now completed two seasons with Chatsworth Park during both 2020 and 2024.
• Employed to run and oversee the mare and foal breeding unit for a client-based stud farm located in Scone, NSW.
• Oversaw the night shift foaling team and assisted where necessary with all foaling's, neonatal care of foals, and pre- and post-natal care of mares
• Provided expert knowledge and organization in maintaining up-to-date medical records, including both administering medications, treating wounds, monitoring health progress, and adjusting medical protocols for optimal outcomes, and additionally maintaining detailed records.
• Effectively work and communicate with all departments on the farm and other management, ensuring unity.

• Monitored the ongoing health and well-being of up to 150 animals on site.
• Keeping detailed, up-to-date records of all departures and arrivals, vaccination schedules, liaising with clients, and other veterinarians.
• Effectively working together in a small team.

• Appropriately took direction from the stable manager and trainers, and collaboratively discussed additional training requirements for ridden horses in work to ensure peak performance.
• Assisted in the rehabilitation of injured horses with proper exercise and medication administration.
• Managed daily feeding and care routines for diverse equine populations.
• Ensured adherence to stable policies and procedures by consistently modelling best practices for fellow team members and providing guidance as needed.
• Maintained clean stables for optimal horse health and safety standards.
• Led initiatives to enhance horse care practices, resulting in improved animal welfare.
• Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing multiple responsibilities within fast-paced stable environments.
• Administered horse medication and necessary special care.
• Worked with stable hands to clean stables and riding areas.
• Collaborated with veterinarians on regular check-ups, helping to ensure optimal equine health.

• Causal academic teacher at the University of Queensland providing in depth teaching during all practical/tutorial classes and marking of assessment for the subjects of Animal Physiology, Animal Anatomy and Biology and Animal Health and Epidemiology.