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Helen Holgate

Clarendon,NSW

Summary

Seasoned Operations Manager and leader with 10 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient, able to work under pressure and problem solve. Solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.

Dedicated Foreperson/trackwork rider with countless years of experience working with horses and also cattle. Keeps stables and horses in top condition, able to lead a large team to gain full potential of people and horses.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Prestige Racehorse Transport
09.2013 - Current
  • Daily operational running of busy horse transport business with 11 trucks, including payroll, bank reconciliations, GST reporting.
  • Organizing daily runs for trucks, raceday, stud work and paddock work.
  • Attending horse sales to organize horses bought, this included safe loading of all horses in our care.
  • Established positive and effective communication among staff to help build strong team spirit.
  • Making sure all trucks are serviced and well maintain.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency

Track Work Rider/Head Stable Hand

Noel Mayfield-Smith
09.2004 - 09.2011
  • Mixed special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
  • Worked as part of a team to clean boxes and general maintenance.
  • Maintained saddles, bridles and riding gear and helped fit items to specific horses.
  • Ride horses to instructions of trainer.
  • Educate horses to help each gain their full potential.
  • Travel with and take full care of horses while racing interstate and had full responsibility of many successful horses.
  • While Noel and Emma traveled to Irland I ran their stables which at this time had over 30 horses.
  • Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
  • Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property

Horse Groom

Peter Haynes
04.1999 - 09.2004
  • Make specialized feeds for performance horses.
  • Lead horses from stables to paddocks and back to maintain control of animals.
  • Ride horses, also help with controlled workload for horses recovering from injury.
  • Clean out stables, swept yard and stacked feed and bedding to foster clean and comfortable environment for animals.
  • Cleaned and brushed horse's coats to improve skin and coat and decrease health problems.
  • Be responsible for preparing horses for events and loading appropriate gear, while at events fully care for horses.

Transportation Coordinator

Ultra Frame UK
08.1996 - 03.1999
  • Provided timely transportation from depot to shops thought the UK.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Analyzed transportation data to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Tracked shipments from dispatch through delivery to verify timely arrival.
  • General office.

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Customer relations specialist
  • Business administration
  • Superb time management skills
  • Business planning
  • Logistics Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Self-Motivated
  • Attention to Detail
  • Handling young horses
  • Livestock management
  • Groundskeeping

Timeline

Operations Manager

Prestige Racehorse Transport
09.2013 - Current

Track Work Rider/Head Stable Hand

Noel Mayfield-Smith
09.2004 - 09.2011

Horse Groom

Peter Haynes
04.1999 - 09.2004

Transportation Coordinator

Ultra Frame UK
08.1996 - 03.1999

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