Kate Dempster
Kilmore,VIC
Summary
Compassionate professional in animal care, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in animal behavior assessment, medical treatment administration, and nutrition planning. Excels with, communication, and patience to ensure optimal care and welfare of animals in various settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Palm Equine
Lancefield, Vic
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by generating daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
- Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations, and customer service.
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Evaluated animals for trainability and ability to perform.
- Kept records documenting animal health, diet or behavior.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed when working with the horses.
- Monitored horses' health and temperament for signs of injury and illness.
Racing Manager
Ultra TB
Kilmore, VIC
04.2019 - 06.2023
- Evaluated animals for trainability and ability to perform.
- Worked closely with veterinarians to develop treatment plans for injured or ill animals.
- Monitored horses' health and temperament for signs of injury and illness.
- Developed individualized training plans for each horse based on experience level and needs.
- Provided daily care and grooming of horses, including brushing, bathing, clipping, and hoof cleaning.
- Advised owners on strategies for continuing training and reinforcing lessons.
- Presented and explained fees, clearly clarifying invoices and company policies.
- Built sustainable client relationships built on trust by applying excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Education
VCE -
Bendigo Senior
Bendigo, VIC11-2011
Certificate - Equine Studies
Bendigo Senior
Bendigo, VIC11-2010
Completed Year 10 -
Flora Hill
Bendigo, VIC11-2009
Skills
- Incidents management
- Health and safety compliance
- Production
- Marketing
- Performance reporting
- Performance monitoring
- Client Liaison
- Horse handling
- Delegation
- Staff training
Timeline
Operations Manager
Palm Equine
06.2023 - 11.2023
Racing Manager
Ultra TB
04.2019 - 06.2023
VCE -
Bendigo Senior
Certificate - Equine Studies
Bendigo Senior
Completed Year 10 -
Flora Hill
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