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Kate Bell

Summary

Highly motivated and eager to join your team, I am interested in the presented opportunity. I bring valuable experience that can benefit all areas of the farm. With exceptional communication skills, I am an articulate communicator who understands the different styles required when working with colleagues or customers. Additionally, my previous experience in customer relations has allowed me to provide support and empathy to customers while assisting veterinarian staff with treatments. I possess great attention to detail, honed through previous work that required constant vigilance in monitoring mood, behavior, and patterns. Furthermore, my animal care expertise includes attention to detail regarding animal welfare, including night shifts for foal watch and consistent updates on various aspects of horse care. Beyond my experience and capabilities, I have been commended for my high level of interpersonal skills and naturally engaging personality. My motivations include learning new things and meeting the needs of organizations to ensure high-quality outcomes. As a referee, coach, and player of Oztag, I have represented my club in state, interstate, national, and international competitions. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to discuss my application and this position further in an interview. Please feel free to contact me using the provided details. Thank you in advance for your time.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Stable Hand/Young Horse Handler

Emirates Park
09.2023 - Current
  • Full time worker, with attention to detail in all aspects of farm work
  • Attendance of required sales as a leader, and 2IC
  • Maintained clean stables for optimal horse health and safety standards.
  • Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
  • Administered horse medication and necessary special care.
  • Assisted in the rehabilitation of injured horses with proper exercise and medication administration.
  • Promoted a safe working environment, adhering to all necessary protocols and procedures.
  • Assisted in the training of new stable hands, sharing expertise on best practices for equine care and maintenance tasks.
  • Foaling of mares, with pre and post foaling needs, caring for foals at foot.
  • Enhanced horse care by implementing efficient grooming and feeding routines.

Barrier Attendant

Brisbane Racing Club
01.2022 - Current
  • Race day and trail attendances
  • High Communication skills between starters, jockeys and other attendant's
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing multiple responsibilities within fast-paced high-stress environments.
  • Maintained safety when using equipment and tools by following established precautions.
  • Keeping level headed with young horses, difficult horses in the barriers, space awareness with quick reaction times

Track Work Rider

Freelance Track Rider
01.2021 - Current
  • Improved rider safety by conducting thorough pre-ride inspections and addressing any potential issues.
  • Communication with trainers and stable hands in regards to horse's performances, and when required owners
  • Education of young horses, from first day at the track to jump outs.
  • Working with difficult horses, or horses with vices.

Leader

Australian Thoroughbred Sales
01.2020 - Current
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Confidant with colts and fillies

Stable Hand

Gollan racing
01.2020 - Current
  • Full time work in a fast-past environment is attention to detail and consistent communication between staff
  • Having the knowledge behind me to work with the younger breakers coming into the stable and with keeping up with vet treatments and notifying of factors effecting racehorses to the foreman.
  • Maintained clean stables for optimal horse health and safety standards.
  • Maintained saddles, bridles, and riding gear and helped fit items to specific horses.
  • Monitored horse behaviour closely, promptly addressing any issues or concerns to maintain their wellbeing.
  • Assisted in the training of new stable hands, sharing expertise on best practices for equine care and maintenance tasks.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing multiple responsibilities within fast-paced stable environments.

Causal Team Member

First Choice Liquor Market
01.2022 - 09.2023
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills when collaborating with fellow employees or assisting customers with inquiries or concerns.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately and efficiently while adhering to company loss prevention guidelines.
  • Improved overall efficiency through proactive restocking of product shelves during low-traffic periods.
  • Actively engaged customers to provide general assistance and information on store merchandise.

Track Rider

Jack Bruce Racing
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Improved rider safety by conducting thorough pre-ride inspections and addressing any potential issues.
  • Communication with trainer and foreman in regards to te horse's work, or for any possible gear change that could be required
  • Attendance of race days and trails when required

Stable Hand/Night watch

Parsons Creek Farm
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Maintained clean stables for optimal horse health and safety standards.
  • Dipped or bathed animals with appropriate applications to control parasites.
  • Placed orders for animal food with vendors and confirmed delivery dates and times.
  • Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
  • Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
  • Managed inventory of supplies, maintaining an organized workspace and preventing shortages of essential items.
  • Coordinated daily activities for smooth stable operations, including turnout schedules and feeding plans.

Track Work Rider

Les Ross Racing
01.2021 - 01.2022

Stable Hand

Evergreen Stud Farm
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Full time work requires a lot of attention to detail and awareness of current area, due to working with such a large animals and fast paced working environment
  • This also included being a floater, being able to go form one part of the farm to the next without much need of warning, having the ability to work in all areas of the farm including, night watch for foaling, pre trainers and breakers, broodmare team, yearling and weaning team, and stable hand duties, made me quite a versatile member of the farm.

Waitress/Barista

Amuris Café
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Working on a roster basis, this position involved meeting general customers’ orders, while running food out for service, maintaining a clean seating area and work benches
  • Making and prepping coffees, and other cold drinks, while making and serving the sandwich bar.

Junior Veterinary Nurse Trainee

Redlands Veterinary Clinic
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Working on a roster basis, this position involved meeting general customer demands, processing accounts whilst having empathy, assisting veterinarians with examinations and treatment
  • Other duties included the daily care of hospital patients.
  • Demonstrated excellent restraint techniques ensuring the safety of both animals and staff during examinations or procedures.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to pet owners by addressing concerns promptly and courteously.

Education

Bachelor of clinical Exercise Physiology -

QUT Brisbane

Foaling Attandant

TAFE NSW
11.2024

Thoroughbred industry Careers
01.2019

Diploma of Sports Development -

TAFE South Bank
01.2016

RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) Certificate -

On-line
01.2015

Year 12 -

Faith Lutheran College, Redlands
01.2015

Skills

  • Animal Care
  • Team player attitude
  • Horse handling
  • Foal handling
  • Stable maintenance
  • Equine first aid
  • Basic veterinary knowledge
  • Customer Service
  • Customer Assistance
  • Cash Handling
  • Written and verbal communication

Sales

  • Evergreen stud, Magic Millions Gold Coast Sale 2020, Inglis Classic Sale 2020, Inglis Easter Sale 2020, Magic Millions National Yearling Sale 2020
  • Fairhill Stud, Inglis Australian Weanling Sale 2020
  • Phoenix Broodmare, Magic Millions National Weanling Sale 2020
  • Twin Hills, Magic millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale 2021
  • Brisbane Meadows, HVBA Inglis Sale 2021, Inglis Classic Sale 2021
  • Parsons Creek, Magic Millions National Weanling Sale 2021, Inglis Classic Sales 2022
  • Baramul Stud, Magic Millions National Yearling Sale 2021
  • Erinvale stud, Melbourne Premier Yearling sale 2023, Inglis Australian Weaning Sale 2023
  • Emirates Park, Gold Coast Yearling Magic Millions 2024, Adeliade Yearling Sale 2024, Easter Inglis Yearling Sale 2024

Professionalreferees

  • Kirana Quinn, Emirates Park, 0492156510
  • Ross Bone, Parsons Creek Farm, Farm Manger, 0477290304
  • Na’Amah Volkl, Former Evergreen Stud Farm, Former Broodmare/Foaling Manger, 0419128320
  • Craig Cavanough, Gollan Racing, Foreman/Assistant Trainer, 0487545667
  • Ross Smith, Brisbane Racing Club, Doomben Racecourse Manager, 0409486920

Volunteer Experience

  • Touch/Oztag Coaching, 2014, Current, Provide support for school aged children during scheduled training and competitive events. Continuous observations and communication allowed the appropriate organisation of training sessions whilst adjusting programs to meet the children’s needs and abilities.
  • Sound Crew, 2009, 2019, Maintained equipment, completed sound checks, and trained students. Assisted with productions, ensuring adjustments to sound met the needs of the programmed event, continuous monitoring of levels ensured feedback was eliminated. Ensured lights were programmed to coincide with the expectations of the production manager.
  • Kennel, Assisted cleaning, feeding, and exercising of dogs and cats. Allocated to a certain side of the kennels to look after, catering for any special needs including medication, extra exercise, and any feed requirements.

Attributes

  • Effective Communication Skills: Articulate communicator with an appreciation for the different communication styles required when working with other team members or with customers.
  • Honest and Reliable: Able to take on tasks with a degree of responsibility due to strong morals and ethics ensuring honesty and reliability.
  • Flexible: Understands the need to remain flexible to support last-minute demands and changes. Comfortable with changing environments and situations ensuring the ability to remain flexible and adaptable.
  • Time Management: Dedicated to effectively prioritising and managing time by allocating tasks and activities and keeping track of them in diaries and daily to-do lists.

Timeline

Stable Hand/Young Horse Handler

Emirates Park
09.2023 - Current

Barrier Attendant

Brisbane Racing Club
01.2022 - Current

Causal Team Member

First Choice Liquor Market
01.2022 - 09.2023

Track Rider

Jack Bruce Racing
01.2022 - 12.2022

Track Work Rider

Freelance Track Rider
01.2021 - Current

Stable Hand/Night watch

Parsons Creek Farm
01.2021 - 01.2022

Track Work Rider

Les Ross Racing
01.2021 - 01.2022

Leader

Australian Thoroughbred Sales
01.2020 - Current

Stable Hand

Gollan racing
01.2020 - Current

Stable Hand

Evergreen Stud Farm
01.2019 - 01.2020

Waitress/Barista

Amuris Café
01.2017 - 01.2019

Junior Veterinary Nurse Trainee

Redlands Veterinary Clinic
01.2012 - 01.2013

Thoroughbred industry Careers

Diploma of Sports Development -

TAFE South Bank

RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) Certificate -

On-line

Bachelor of clinical Exercise Physiology -

QUT Brisbane

Foaling Attandant

TAFE NSW

Year 12 -

Faith Lutheran College, Redlands
Kate Bell