Kayla Bruce
Wollongong,NSW
Summary
Adept in equine nutrition and stable management, I leveraged groundwork skills and teamwork aptitude at Shibumi Equestrian Center to enhance herd health and efficiency. Demonstrated reliability by spearheading preventive maintenance, significantly improving animal welfare. My communication prowess facilitated effective fundraising campaigns for Amnesty International, underscoring my ability to engage and mobilize community support. Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stable Worker
shibumi equestrian center
Bundanoon, NSW
05.2015 - 11.2021
- Monitored grounds and reported damage or issues to supervisor before making repairs.
- Preparing nutritional feedings according to instructions provided by owners.
- Educating new staff members on proper animal handling techniques and safety procedures.
- Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks or other enclosures.
- Cleaning stalls and replenishing bedding material.
- Bringing in horses from pastures when needed.
- Recording data related to the health conditions of each horse in a log book.
- Closely monitored and recorded behavior and health of horses and livestock.
- Segregated animals according to weight, age, and physical condition.
- Maintained equipment with preventive maintenance and repairs.
- Feeding, watering, and grooming horses.
- Implemented rotational grazing systems to optimize pasture use and livestock health.
- Communicating regularly with management regarding the condition of each horse under their care.
- Organized and cleaned barns, stables, and other farm structures regularly.
- Loading and unloading hay bales into storage areas.
- Used all-terrain vehicles to patrol expansive land holding, pastures and grazing areas to monitor animal activities.
- Followed safety protocols when operating tools and equipment.
- Assisted with daily care and feeding of livestock, ensuring optimal health.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring accuracy of work product.
- Administered medications and vaccinations or arranged for veterinarians to provide extensive treatment.
- Moved equipment, poultry or livestock manually or using trucks or carts.
- Mixed feed, additives and medicines in prescribed portions.
- Worked with owner to determine ranch needs.
- Turning out horses into pastures or paddocks for exercise periods.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Charity Fundraiser
amnesty international
Joyner , Qld
06.2011 - 11.2011
- Engaged with the public in streets and shops to secure donations for charitable causes.
- Facilitated face-to-face fundraising efforts in various public locations to support charity initiatives.
- Conducted street and shop fundraising activities to raise awareness and gather donations.
Charity Fundraiser
oxfam
Wollongong, NSW
06.2009 - 09.2009
- Supported events by recruiting sponsors and volunteers to meet financial and operational needs.
- Engaged with community members through street and door-to-door fundraising efforts.
- Conducted door-to-door fundraising campaigns to support charitable initiatives.
- Engaged with the public to raise funds by tabling in front of shops.
- Facilitated fundraising efforts by setting up tables in front of retail locations.
Communications Operator
telstra
Wollongong, NSW
11.2007 - 02.2008
- Suggested and checked alternate spellings, locations or listing formats to customers lacking details or complete information.
- Answered incoming calls and routed to the appropriate personnel.
- Assisted individuals with hearing difficulties with using assistive services to complete calls.
- Completed connections between callers, departments and professionals.
- Ensured that all communications were handled in a timely manner according to established protocols.
Server Assistant
donut king
Warrawong, NSW
03.2006 - 02.2007
- Carried food orders to specific restaurant tables and served guests.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Processed customer payments efficiently and accurately.
- Maintained inventory levels by restocking supplies as needed.
- Ensured availability of necessary items by consistently restocking supplies.
Education
Certificate 3 - Family And Community Services
TAFE NSW
NSW11-2025
High School Diploma -
Albion Park Highschool
Albion Park Nsw12-2005
Skills
- Groundwork skills
- Communication
- First aid application
- Foal handling experience
- Equine nutrition
- Herd management
- Injury prevention strategies
- Behavior observation
- Reliability and punctuality
- Teamwork aptitude
- Feeding schedules management
- Problem-solving capacity
- Tack maintenance
- Stable management
Affiliations
- i love going to the gym to balance my mind and heighten my moods
- i am a mother of three young men and enjoy spending time with them together and one on one
- i enjoy the outdoors and being in nature to balance home and play
Certification
- i hold a manual license and have own transport.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Stable Worker
shibumi equestrian center
05.2015 - 11.2021
Charity Fundraiser
amnesty international
06.2011 - 11.2011
Charity Fundraiser
oxfam
06.2009 - 09.2009
Communications Operator
telstra
11.2007 - 02.2008
Server Assistant
donut king
03.2006 - 02.2007
Certificate 3 - Family And Community Services
TAFE NSW
High School Diploma -
Albion Park Highschool
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