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Abigail Wright

Strathmore,AB

Summary

Personable individual with experience in agriculture, equipment operation, livestock, and waitressing/customer service seeking a fulfilling full-time or part-time job. Highly organized and dependable, skilled at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Demonstrated willingness to take on additional responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Flexible availability for both day and night shifts.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pen Rider

Strangmuir Holdings LTD
10.2023 - 11.2024
  • Collaborated with other team members in managing daily operations at the feedlot effectively and efficiently.
  • Optimized pen rider schedules through effective communication with fellow team members about staffing changes or other pertinent information that may impact daily duties.
  • Contributed to smooth livestock transportation processes by organizing cattle according to destination requirements.
  • Ensured timely identification and treatment of sick or injured cattle, minimizing losses due to health issues.
  • Improved overall herd performance through efficient sorting, moving, and processing of animals.
  • Prepared pens for new arrivals by thoroughly cleaning stalls, checking equipment functionality, and refilling water troughs to ensure a welcoming environment for incoming cattle.
  • Maintained accurate records for tracking animal movements, vaccinations, and medical treatments, aiding in informed decision-making processes.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of fencing, gates, and other facility structures to ensure their integrity and maintain a secure environment for cattle at all times.
  • Implemented various techniques like low-stress handling methods to maintain calmness among cattle during daily interactions, promoting better welfare outcomes for all animals involved.
  • Enhanced cattle health by closely monitoring their condition and administering appropriate treatments.
  • Assisted with veterinarian visits to administer vaccinations and perform routine check-ups on the herd, ensuring optimal health conditions.
  • Reduced occurrence of injuries among cattle by maintaining a safe and secure environment within the pen area.

Waitress

Canadian Brewhouse
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new menu items and incorporating them into knowledgeable recommendations for guests.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
  • Built rapport with regular customers through friendly interactions and attentiveness to their preferences.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.

Cashier

Homehardwaresupply
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Adapted quickly to new technologies implemented at POS systems, ensuring seamless transition periods for both staff and customers.

Waitress

Ranchman's Cookhouse & Dancehall Inc.
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Worked in busy bar environment
  • Gave excellent service in completing drink and food delivery
  • Strived to be helpful to coworkers in high pace environment
  • Promoted concerts and events
  • Bussed and cleaned tables

Operator and Labourer

Summerhill Pyramid Winery
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Maintained grounds with professional mowing, maintenance and upkeep services with tractors
  • Attached and disconnected tractor heads for specific needs
  • Pruned, leafed and fertilized vines
  • Loaded and unloaded trailers with fertilizer
  • Worked with scheduling low pressure irrigation systems, fixing repairs as needed

Volunteer Ranch hand

Look at me now Equestrian
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Prepared horses for specific tasks
  • Advised students on standard riding gear, proper use and basic care and maintenance
  • Treatment minor horse injuries
  • Rode horses in training sessions and provided feedback on performance
  • Fit gear for horses and specific riders
  • Worked with a coach and lesson horses putting hours on horses to be ready for lesson program
  • Managed feeding, bedding and general stable procedures, communicating issues or significant maintenance requirements to management when necessary
  • Inspected, prepared, cleaned, disinfected and maintained comfortable horse stable and enclosures
  • Kept animal coats clean with regular grooming
  • Turned out horses, brought in and blanketed
  • Learned how to use back on track compression boots, wraps and blankets, assisted equine therapist

Pen Rider

Bruce Farms
10.2019 - 06.2020
  • STEER ONLY HOLSITINE AND MIXED BEEF
  • Rode pens, Pulled, Treated and Homed sick cattle, Followed IFHMS Protocols, Procedures and Treatments Shipping, Processed, Revaccination, Weight and Alley Sorted
  • Fencing
  • Drug and hospital inventory
  • Looked after horses over all health including, dealing with the farrier, deworming and feeding
  • As well as prepping other riders for the pens on horseback and working the horses after hours
  • Lead barn hand maintained, cleaning stalls, cleaning and maintaining tack
  • Inspected machinery, building, pens, yards, and fences for optimal efficiency and integrity
  • Documented animal growth, production costs, individual behaviors, feeding patterns and other data in daily logs and main database, noting trends and identifying areas of concern
  • Used tractors, trucks, trailers, forklifts and various attachments to transport animals, feed and supplies necessary for smooth and efficient farm operations
  • Cleaned stalls, pens, and equipment using skid steer tools for optimal health of cattle
  • Conducted thorough examinations of animals to identify concerns such as illnesses, diseases and injuries, as well as monitor and document physical changes

Farm Hand

Custom Hay and Straw And Custom Combining
05.2019 - 10.2019
  • Learned how to run multiple years and makes of different equipment
  • Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment
  • Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor
  • Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix
  • Administered feed supplements to cows and other livestock
  • Ran irrigation pumps and systems, moved pivot and wheel line, opened and closed pasture gates for pivot, during growing seasons and closely monitored crops for growth progress or issues
  • Worked For family summer 2019 doing custom hay and straw, learned how to run multiple makes and years of equipment, can cut, rake, and bale
  • Learned how to tend and move cattle, run irrigation pumps (wheel line and pivot)
  • Filled in a combine position for friends to gain equipment experience
  • Combined peas, wheat, barley
  • Straight cut and picked up swaths
  • Summer 2020

Waitress/Bartender

Blue yak tavern
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Checked identification of customers ordering cocktails to confirm patrons met age requirements to order alcoholic beverages
  • Assisted bartenders with washing of glasses and bar equipment when unusually busy
  • Performed opening and closing duties within bar area according to schedule
  • Assisted with bartending duties during high-volume shifts
  • Worked easily in faced paced college bar environment
  • Picked up shifts in liquor store if needed
  • Emptied out VLTs
  • Still currently have my PROserve

Education

High School Diploma -

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Receptionist
  • Retail Sales
  • Horsemanship
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Dependable and responsible

Certification

  • TCP, Traffic Control Person certified
  • ProServe

Additional Information

10 Years riding western, 2 years english riding, Quality horsemanship, Excellent Customer Service, Pro serve, Reel facts

Timeline

Pen Rider

Strangmuir Holdings LTD
10.2023 - 11.2024

Waitress

Canadian Brewhouse
05.2023 - 10.2023

Cashier

Homehardwaresupply
09.2022 - 03.2023

Waitress

Ranchman's Cookhouse & Dancehall Inc.
04.2022 - 07.2022

Operator and Labourer

Summerhill Pyramid Winery
04.2021 - 06.2021

Volunteer Ranch hand

Look at me now Equestrian
01.2021 - 03.2021

Pen Rider

Bruce Farms
10.2019 - 06.2020

Farm Hand

Custom Hay and Straw And Custom Combining
05.2019 - 10.2019

Waitress/Bartender

Blue yak tavern
01.2018 - 01.2019

High School Diploma -

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