Sarah Millward
Mannville,AB
Summary
Dependable, collaborative team player with strong communication and organizational skills, and a high level of reliability. Experienced ranch hand with a background in cattle work, and calving operations, horse handling, as well as leadership roles within schools. Comfortable working long hours in remote conditions, managing livestock, and safely leading youth and groups, both in outdoor environments and school settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch Hand
Leewood Racnh
Mannville, Alberta
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained and repaired fencing to ensure livestock safety and containment.
- Closely monitored and documented the health of calves including tagging, weighing and administering treatment to calves as needed.
- Operated farm machinery during harvest season, including balers, fertilizer spreaders, discs, harrows, rock pickers and bale processors.
- Maintained clean, dry bedding in barns and pens to ensure calf and cattle health and safety.
- Collaborated with team members on daily ranch operations and maintenance tasks.
- Sorted and moved cows between different pens and pastures.
- Assisted with branding activities during calving season.
Part Time/Wrangler/Trail Guide
Caribou Wild Mountain Tours
Whitehorse, Yukon
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Guided guests through wilderness trails, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Provided clear communication and support to ensure guests felt confident, safe and comfortable on their horses.
- Trail Cutting and maintenance of trails in back country.
- Ground work training with foals, focusing on halter handling and desensitizing.
- Ensured participant safety by conducting regular equipment checks and safety briefings.
- Displayed strong customer service skills when interacting with guests and providing information about local attractions or services available nearby.
- Instructed visitors on proper horsemanship techniques by demonstrating correct mounting, dismounting and rein handling techniques.
- Responsible for feeding, watering and maintaining clean barn conditions for horses.
Seasonal Worker Calving Ranch Hand
Leewood Ranch
Mannville, Alberta
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Closely monitored and documented the health of calves including tagging, weighing and administering treatment to calves as needed.
- Collaborated with team members on daily ranch operations and maintenance tasks.
- Sorted and moved cows between different pens and pastures and ensured water troughs remained operational during winter.
- Maintained clean, dry bedding in barns and pens to ensure calf and cattle health and safety.
Wrangler/Equestrian Trail Guide
Broken Rails Ranch
West Kelowna, British Columbia
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided clear communication and support to ensure guests felt confident, safe and comfortable on their horses.
- Responsible for feeding, watering and maintaining clean barn conditions for horses.
- Monitored horse health.
- Guided guests through wilderness trails, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Ensured participant safety by conducting regular equipment checks and safety briefings.
- Instructed visitors on proper horsemanship techniques by demonstrating correct mounting, dismounting and rein handling techniques.
- Responsible for feeding, watering and maintaining clean barn conditions for horses.
Wrangler/Maintenance hand
Sundance Guest Ranch
Ashcroft, British Columbia
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Maintained and repaired fencing to ensure livestock safety and containment.
- Moving irrigation lines.
- Guided guests on horseback rides through scenic trails at the ranch.
- Communicated effectively with guests to address questions and concerns promptly.
Primary Teacher
Roscommon School
Auckland , New Zealand
01.2014 - 04.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards and facilitated small group activities to promote peer collaboration.
- Mentored first year teachers and provided leadership within my teaching team.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student performance and classroom updates.
- Coached the netball team and co-led the school music choir.
- Provided individualized support to students with diverse learning needs and maintained a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in TESSOL - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand 05-2019
Bachelor of Education - Bachelor of Education
University of Auckland
Auckland New Zealand11-2013
Skills
- Reliable and honest
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Organizational Skills
- Hard worker
- Livestock work
- Ranch maintenance
- Trail guide
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Part Time/Wrangler/Trail Guide
Caribou Wild Mountain Tours
08.2025 - 09.2025
Ranch Hand
Leewood Racnh
09.2023 - Current
Seasonal Worker Calving Ranch Hand
Leewood Ranch
02.2023 - 04.2023
Wrangler/Equestrian Trail Guide
Broken Rails Ranch
11.2022 - 12.2022
Wrangler/Maintenance hand
Sundance Guest Ranch
09.2022 - 10.2022
Primary Teacher
Roscommon School
01.2014 - 04.2022
Post Graduate Diploma in TESSOL - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Education - Bachelor of Education
University of Auckland