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Maralee Anderson

Goodna,QLD

Summary

I have been riding horses since I was 4 years old, I started training and selling horses of my own when I was around the age of 8, as I was training horses and selling them I got to meet some amazing people who gave me the opportunity to work with them and learn new skills from them.


I have worked for Michael sekulich helping break in yearlings, train and sell horses, bring horses back into work, handle yearlings and foals, wash, feed, & rug horses, I also got to have the amazing experience of riding and helping with his studs.


MJ equine has been a great experience of slowly creating my own horse training business during this time I have handle all different types of horses, I have done equissage sessions for clients and have also done all sorts of trying for clients, i have also worked with other horse riders helping them excel and learn more with in their riding.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Training Horses

MJ Equine
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with horse training sessions to enhance performance and prepare them for shows or competitions.
  • Collaborated with other apprentices to maintain a safe and efficient work environment, ensuring optimal results in horse training.
  • Improved horse training techniques by incorporating modern methods and equipment.
  • Enhanced horse training programs by incorporating innovative techniques and exercises.
  • Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements for horse training facilities, maintaining safe and professional environment.
  • Established reputation for excellence in horse training, attracting clients seeking high-quality training services.
  • Ensured high-quality horse training through consistency in exercise routines, skill development exercises, and regular assessments of progress.
  • Optimized horse training sessions by adapting methods to suit each animal''s unique temperament and abilities.
  • Strengthened understanding of rule changes by attending annual training sessions and workshops.
  • Implemented comprehensive staff training programs, resulting in improved performance and skill development.
  • Promoted responsible horse care by educating students on proper grooming techniques and equipment maintenance.
  • Ensured rider success by providing thorough instruction on proper riding form, equipment usage, and horse handling techniques.
  • Improved student horsemanship skills through personalized instruction and hands-on demonstrations.

Training, Working, Handling and Breaking Horses

Michael Sekulich
01.2020 - 08.2023
  • Inspected, prepared, cleaned, disinfected and maintained comfortable horse stable and enclosures.
  • Maintained animal health records, treating minor injuries and reporting serious injuries to owners for consultation with veterinarians.
  • Prepared horses for specific competitions or tasks.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable environment for horses, ensuring proper care and attention to their physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
  • Established a professional reputation as a reliable, skilled horse trainer capable of producing consistent results while prioritizing the safety and well-being of each equine athlete under their care.
  • Worked with ranch hands to clean stables and riding areas.
  • Managed feeding, rugging and general stable procedures, communicating issues or significant maintenance requirements to management when necessary.
  • Provided treatment for minor horse injuries.
  • Rode horses to meet required pace or timed work and executed jump-outs to develop skills and compliance of individual animals.

Customer Service Cashier

Busy Bee Cafe
03.2022 - 02.2023
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting a welcoming environment for customers.
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly, maintaining composure during busy periods or difficult interactions.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Processed customer orders and accurately handled payment transactions.
  • Resolved customer complaints with professionalism and empathy, resulting in increased customer loyalty.
  • Met customer service goals and exceeded customer expectations.
  • Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
  • Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important, and appreciated by answering questions about products sold throughout store.
  • Promoted a positive shopping experience by greeting customers warmly upon entry and providing assistance as needed.
  • Developed and managed relationships with customers to increase customer loyalty.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently handling transactions and addressing inquiries.
  • Answered product questions using knowledge of sales and store promotions.
  • Managed cash register operations accurately, reducing the risk of shortages or overages in daily reconciliations.
  • Identified and resolved discrepancies and errors in customer accounts.
  • Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
  • Demonstrated product features, answered questions and redirected objections to highlight positive aspects.
  • Set up new sales displays each week with fresh merchandise.
  • Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
  • Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Participated in regular inventory counts, ensuring accuracy in store stock levels.
  • Contributed to achievement of sales targets through suggestive selling techniques.
  • Managed cash drawer and financial transactions to maintain accurate store accounts.
  • Assisted in creation of promotional displays, attracting customer attention and boosting sales.
  • Resolved customer complaints, leading to noticeable improvement in customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Provided support to fellow cashiers by stepping in during breaks or assisting with complex transactions as needed.
  • Handled sensitive information securely while processing payments through various methods including cash, credit cards, and gift cards.
  • Processed returns and exchanges with care, adhering to store policies while prioritizing customer satisfaction.

Education

Veterinary Assistant Course - Health And Medical of Animals

Learning Lounge
Australia

Agriculture - Cattle Industry

Kingaroy State High School
Kingaroy, QLD
10.2022

Wood Work - Creating Wood Art

Kawana Waters State College
Buddina, QLD
08.2020

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Quick Learner
  • Fast Learner
  • Problem-Solving
  • Horse handling
  • Equine rehabilitation
  • Groundwork skills
  • Equine first aid
  • Horse Handling Techniques
  • Equine Behavior Knowledge
  • Lesson planning abilities
  • Show Preparation
  • Stable Management
  • Groundwork Techniques
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Patience and Empathy
  • First Aid Application
  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Physical Fitness Maintenance

Accomplishments

I have accomplished a lot with in my horse riding career, I have competed and placed very high in dressage and hack classes, I have competed at the ekka and in high welsh shows, I have also competed in show jumping and did the QLD show jumping states, i also competed all over qld in pony club (sporting) and campdrafting to make the qld pony club states where I competed in the formal gymkhana, sporting and campdraft, from here I qualified for the qld team and got to compete in the nsw pony club states.


After all them accomplishments I moved into the a new direction of competition I started barrel racing at nbha jackpot series and eventually got into nra where I have learnt to breakaway rope and steer undecorate, I made finals for nra sitting 11th in the jnr barrel race for my first year of rodeo, then last year I made finals for the jnr barrel race sitting 9th and I was also the nra princess for 2023, this year I am currently sitting top 5 of the jnr barrel racing standings, I’m sitting 12th for the open barrel race for finals, and am sitting 12th for the steer undecorating finals.


The horse that I have been using for last year and this year I have finished her education in barrel racing, trained her to rope, take a flag, steer undecorate, and pole bend.

Timeline

Training Horses

MJ Equine
01.2023 - Current

Customer Service Cashier

Busy Bee Cafe
03.2022 - 02.2023

Training, Working, Handling and Breaking Horses

Michael Sekulich
01.2020 - 08.2023

Veterinary Assistant Course - Health And Medical of Animals

Learning Lounge

Agriculture - Cattle Industry

Kingaroy State High School

Wood Work - Creating Wood Art

Kawana Waters State College

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