Ireland Somers
Rocky Mountain House,Alberta
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. A hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Experienced and dependable general worker ready to efficiently complete tasks in various settings.
Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4-H Member
Vanessa Lobley (4038443815) / Penny Pals (4034290388)
Rocky Mountain House, Alberta
10.2011 - Current
- Facilitated team building exercises during meetings to foster stronger relationships within the group.
- Participated in public speaking competitions at county fairs to promote 4-H initiatives.
- Developed presentations on various topics related to 4-H activities.
- Attended 4-H meetings, conferences, and events to represent the organization.
- Advised leaders on best practices when it comes to running meetings efficiently.
- Drafted press releases about successful projects undertaken by 4-H clubs across the region.
- Organized and implemented community service projects for the benefit of local communities.
- Utilized online platforms such as social media sites to increase visibility of the organization's activities.
- Helped plan and coordinate educational programs such as workshops and seminars.
- Served as a mentor for younger members by providing guidance on leadership skills.
- Encouraged participation in fundraising campaigns for special projects or initiatives.
- Provided support to current members by answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Collaborated with other organizations in the community on joint outreach efforts related to youth development.
- Coordinated logistics for field trips, volunteer opportunities, and other group outings.
- Maintained accurate records of membership information and event attendance data.
- Promoted optimal animal health by feeding and watering on regular schedule.
- Set boundaries through disciplinary teaching and treat training.
- Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
- Monitored safety of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
- Patrolled holding habitats and grazing areas to monitor animal safety and make timely repairs to equipment, gates and pens.
- Mixed feed, additives and medicines in prescribed portions.
- Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks or other enclosures.
- Maintained stock health with proactive grooming, clipping, trimming, parasite control, castration, and shearing.
- Shifted animals between grazing areas to foster sufficient access to food.
- Updated records with data about animal growth, feeding patterns, costs and behaviours.
- Segregated animals according to weight, age, and physical condition.
- Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies.
- Marked livestock to identify ownership and grade using brands, tags or tattoos.
- Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
Consession Operator
Sandra's Consession
Caroline, Alberta
12.2021 - 01.2024
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain an attractive store.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Complied with all health and safety regulations while performing job duties.
- Greeted customers and provided friendly customer service.
- Assisted co-workers with tasks as needed to ensure smooth operations of the store.
- Ensured that all areas of the retail floor were properly stocked throughout each shift.
- Stocked shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Received payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers or automatic debits.
- Maintained cleanliness of the checkout area by sweeping floors, emptying trash cans.
Education
St. Dominic High School
Rocky Mountain House, AB06-2025
Skills
- Community Service
- Creative Arts
- Entrepreneurship
- Infection Control
- Exercising and playing
- Medication Administration
- Animal Handling
- Animal Training
- Physical Fitness
- Disease Prevention
- Animal Nutrition
- Basic maintenance
- Behavior Analysis
- Animal Care
- Workload Management
- Livestock Herding
- Tractor Operation
- Livestock Health
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Analytical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Time management abilities
- Physical Stamina
- Self Motivation
- Horse Grooming
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Relationship Building
- Emergency Preparedness
- Preventive Maintenance
- Written Communication
- Team building
Certification
- Class 5 Drivers License
- First Aid Certificate
Accomplishments
- Public Speaking/Judging Awards
- Honor Roll
Timeline
Consession Operator
Sandra's Consession
12.2021 - 01.2024
4-H Member
Vanessa Lobley (4038443815) / Penny Pals (4034290388)
10.2011 - Current
St. Dominic High School