Sarah Schmidt
Rush City
Summary
Attentive assistant barn manager possessing excellent problem-solving, multitasking and time management skills. Skillful in maintaining buildings and grounds, assessing welfare and health of animals and promoting boarding facilities to prospective clients. Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds and working in fast-paced environment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals, and a detail-oriented team player.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Barn Manager
University Of Minnesota Crookston
09.2022 - Current
- Increased overall barn efficiency by maintaining organized systems for feed, bedding, and equipment storage.
- Improved horse health and well-being through diligent monitoring of daily routines and care needs.
- Proactively addressed maintenance issues within the facility before they escalated into costly repairs or safety hazards.
- Operated skidsteer and truck-and-trailer farm machinery to perform harvesting, landscaping, manure disposal and horse transport.
- Maintained safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Enhanced communication between barn staff and management through regular meetings, updates, and timely reports on facility conditions.
- Mentored junior team members through hands-on training sessions demonstrating exemplary equine handling skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Large Animal And Equine Science: Pre-Vet
University of Minnesota Crookston
Crookston, MN05.2024
Skills
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equestrian Facility Operations
- Animal Behavior Understanding
- Record Keeping Abilities
- Herd Health Monitoring
- Basic veterinary knowledge
- Barn Maintenance Abilities
- Equine Nutrition Knowledge
Certification
- Artificial Insemination Certification, Select Sires
Additional Information
Has lived on a personal equine farm for over a decade, with lots of additional experience with skidsteer work, tractor use, and trailer hauling.
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Assistant Barn Manager
University Of Minnesota Crookston
09.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Large Animal And Equine Science: Pre-Vet
University of Minnesota Crookston
Similar Profiles
Jennifer ManoleJennifer Manole
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Coordinator at University Of Minnesota CrookstonRetired and Senior Volunteer Program Coordinator at University Of Minnesota Crookston
Fyonn OlieloFyonn Olielo
Administrative Assistant at University of Minnesota CrookstonAdministrative Assistant at University of Minnesota Crookston
Fyonn OlieloFyonn Olielo
Administrative Assistant at University of Minnesota CrookstonAdministrative Assistant at University of Minnesota Crookston
Olivia beuningOlivia beuning
Six Pillars Contracting at Co-ownerSix Pillars Contracting at Co-owner
Samuel GilbertSamuel Gilbert
Volunteer Firefighter at City of Rush CityVolunteer Firefighter at City of Rush City