Stephen Koureskas
Arcadia
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Game, excelling in project management and communication. Successfully trained horses for competitions, achieving numerous wins while fostering strong client relationships. Highly adaptable and organized, skilled in managing multiple projects under tight deadlines, ensuring both client satisfaction and operational excellence.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Game Traffic
Game
09.2016 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Professional Horse Trainer
Self Employed
01.1987 - 08.2015
- Maintained a safe and productive training environment by implementing strict safety protocols and procedures for both horses and riders.
- Facilitated workshops on various aspects of equine care and management for clients seeking to improve their knowledge base or skill set.
- Successfully prepared horses for competitions, resulting in numerous wins at local, regional, and national levels.
- Expanded clientele base through active participation in industry events, networking opportunities, and professional development seminars.
- Led group lessons for beginner through advanced riders focusing on horsemanship skills, riding techniques, and showmanship preparation.
- Established long-term partnerships with suppliers/vendors to secure competitive pricing for products/services essential to maintaining a successful horse-training operation.
- Enhanced overall well-being of the horses under my care by maintaining clean stalls/paddocks/runs daily grooming/checking vital signs/monitoring water intake/distributing feed/hay supplements as needed.
- Increased client satisfaction through effective communication and collaboration with horse owners, addressing specific goals and concerns.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and word-of-mouth referrals.
- Monitored horses health and statuses before races or competitions.
- Trained animals to respond to specific cues from both owners and handlers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lalour North High
Lalor, VIC09-1982
Skills
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Flexible and adaptable
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Organization and time management
- Active listening
- Customer relationship management
Certification
- Vic Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- Construction Induction (White card)
- Implement Traffic Management plan
- CPR
- TMI1 Victorian traffic management implement level 1
- Operate a truck or trailer mounted attenuator (TMA)
- Electrical spotter
- RIW Cat 3 Medical
- TC2 Victorian traffic controller level 2
- TN12 Victorian traffic management level 2
- V/Line Induction (E-Learning)
- TM13 Victorian traffic management implement level 3
- Track safety awareness course
- TC1 Victorian traffic controller
- Control traffic with stop/slow Bat (Victorian ticket)
- NSW traffic control ticket
- Heavy vehicle driver license (HR)
Timeline
Game Traffic
Game
09.2016 - Current
Professional Horse Trainer
Self Employed
01.1987 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Lalour North High
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