Kate Kalafut
Coon Rapids,MN
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive hands-on experience in equine care, sales, and team support. Proven ability to cultivate strong client relationships, manage workflow, and communicate effectively across diverse audiences. Recognized for a strong work ethic, adaptability, and the capacity to maintain composure in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Committed to delivering exceptional results while fostering collaboration and teamwork.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager/Horse Wrangler
Swan Mountain Outfitters
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Ensure guest and horse safety while leading trail rides of 2-17 people
- Maintain a healthy herd by monitoring behavior, vetting as needed, and promptly reporting any major concerns to management
- Feed hay daily via skid steer or by hand
- Tack up 25+ horses daily
- Implement risk management protocols and provided clear instructions for riding safety
- Continuously develop horsemanship skills through ongoing training and experience
- Enhanced guest experience with engaging trail rides, incorporating local history and wildlife information.
Barn Hand
Diamond In The Rough Stables LLC
06.2021 - 02.2025
- Monitored horses to detect illness, injury, or disease.
- Cleaned stalls and replenished bedding material as needed
- Provided daily care tasks such as feeding, watering, exercising, and turn in/turnout.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times for horses and handlers.
- Administered basic first aid and followed care plans for sick or injured animals.
Assistant Manager
Totally Tan & Spa
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Trained new team members in stock procedures, upselling, and customer service
- Maintains records related to sales for upper management
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers’ needs
- Adapted sale strategies based on customer interaction and feedback
- Assist teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals
Education
University of Minnesota - Duluth
From Aug 2023 - Dec 2023High School Diploma -
Coon Rapids High School
From Sept 2019 - May 2023Skills
- Effective interpersonal communication
- Horse handling
- Groundwork techniques
- Riding proficiency
- Staff management
- Customer relations
- Sales growth
- Product and service sales
- Documentation skills
Timeline
Assistant Manager/Horse Wrangler
Swan Mountain Outfitters
05.2025 - 09.2025
Assistant Manager
Totally Tan & Spa
12.2023 - 08.2024
Barn Hand
Diamond In The Rough Stables LLC
06.2021 - 02.2025
University of Minnesota - Duluth
High School Diploma -
Coon Rapids High School