Lily Angrignon
Castlegar,BC
Summary
A highly motivated and results-driven professional with a strong work ethic and a commitment to exceeding company expectations. Demonstrates exceptional ownership, initiative, and accountability in all projects. Skilled in building productive and collaborative working relationships, ensuring smooth operations and successful outcomes. Focussed on delivering high-quality work while taking a proactive approach to challenges.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Shoe La La
Nelson, British Columbia
07.1999 - 04.2025
- Managed and encouraged employees to be productive, engaged and self-motivated.
- Maintained a welcoming, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Key buyer for Shoe La La, working closely with the owner to streamline product choices and improve store profitability.
- Kept a professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Regular responsibilities included all the shipping and receiving for the business, inputting large volumes of new products into the computer system and handling the majority of warranty claims.
- Worked extensively with both Lightspeed and Shopify POS systems.
Clinic Coordinator
Fawn Anderson
Castlegar, BC
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Responsible for coordinating Fawn's Anderson's Classical Vaquero Natural Horsemanship Clinics across Canada and abroad.
- Duties included advertising, securing appropriate event facilities, collecting deposits, and evaluating riders to assess that they were at the appropriate level for the course.
- Served as a liaison between clients and instructor
Casual Female Guard
Nelson City Police
04.2004 - 07.2007
- Duties included monitoring and overseeing female detainees at the Nelson detention facility.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked in a restricted access area with emphasis on following strict safety protocols.
- Kept a detailed log and conducted physical checks as well as monitoring CCTV footage in 12 hour day or graveyard shifts.
Horse Trainer and Coach
Self Employed
07.1995 - 07.1999
- Focused on giving young horses a great foundation using positive training techniques.
- Specialized in correcting negative and sometimes aggressive or dangerous behavior in horses by helping them work through past trauma.
- Strong emphasis on teaching clients to communicate with their horses in a safe and humane way by better understanding the equine fight or flight instinct.
Education
Interior Log Scaling Course
Selkirk College
Castlegar, BC 03.2025 - 05.2025
Grade 12 -
LV Rogers Secondary School
Nelson, BC 09.1993 - 06/1995
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Reliable
- Positive Attitude
- Problem Solving
- Critical thinking
- Self Motivation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Customer and Supplier Relations
- Verbal and Written Communication
Additional Information
Strong interest in conservation and outdoor recreation
Avid horseback rider
Hold both class 5 and 6 driver’s licence
Hobbies include many outdoor activities including atv'ing, motorcyles, horseback riding and training, gardening and generally exploring the outdoors.
References
Trudy DiPasquale-Former Owner/Shoe La La
Phone: (250) 352-5565
trudeke8@hotmail.com
Fawn Anderson-Owner/Classical Vaquero Natural Horsemanship
Phone: (352) 509-1283
Email: classicalnaturalvaquero@gmail.com
Henry Paivarinta- Retired Deputy Chief/Nelson Police Dept.
Phone: (778) 997-9379
hkpaiv@gmail.com
Paul Rasmussen
Phone: 250-608-1077
magnusnrs@gmail.com
Volunteer ExperIence
Barn Manager/ Casual/Eagle Ridge Ranch/2023-Present
- Managed day-to-day operations of facility when owner away on extended trips.
- Ensured safety and wellness of all animals on premises.
- Utilized correct and safe equine handling methods.
- Managed daily feeding, turnout and upkeep of the facility.
Nelson Riding Club/Member/Volunteer 1995-present
- Long standing member and volunteer
- Volunteer support for various equestrian activities, fundraising and grounds upkeep.
Timeline
Interior Log Scaling Course
Selkirk College
03.2025 - 05.2025
Clinic Coordinator
Fawn Anderson
01.2020 - 07.2022
Casual Female Guard
Nelson City Police
04.2004 - 07.2007
Manager
Shoe La La
07.1999 - 04.2025
Horse Trainer and Coach
Self Employed
07.1995 - 07.1999
Grade 12 -
LV Rogers Secondary School
09.1993 - 06/1995