Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Hunting, Endurance, Showing
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Danielle Bent

Danielle Bent

Auckland,AUK

Summary

Adept in equine care and stable management, I leveraged my groundwork skills and exceptional attention to detail at Westbury Stud to enhance horse health and safety. My proactive approach and effective communication.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Stud Groom

Westbury Stud
04.2023 - Current

Day to day care of bloodstock

Assist in preparation of bloodstock for sales

Parading yearlings

Assist in the teasing process

Prepare broodmares for service

Recognising lameness or illness requiring vet or farrier attention and reporting

Administering treatments

All aspects of grooming

All aspects of stud routines

Feeding out

Educating horses to walk , lead , stand for farrier or vet

Treating minor injures , bandaging , poultices

General stable duties


Stud Groom

Cambridge Stud Karaka
10.2021 - 03.2023

Same as previous position

Vet Nurse Assistant

Veterniary Associates
07.2021 - 09.2021

Weekend sole charge

Duties involved

mucking out

checking horses in the hospital

feeding sheep

making feeds and feeding out

mucking out paddocks

assisting on call vets

calling if vets were required

communicating with management any issues


Pre Export Quarintine Groom

Abderry Equine Services
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Mucked out stables, swept yard and stacked feed and bedding to foster clean and comfortable environment for animals.
  • Led horses from stables to fields and back to maintain control of animals.
  • Filled hay nets and water buckets and measured feed and supplements to keep horses well-fed.
  • Prepared horses for export
  • Maintain of an upmarket appearance for the Abderry property by completing routine work associated with horse husbandry and yard management according to instruction
  • handling horses for the farrier and equine health professionals
  • grooming turn out of horses
  • mucking out stables
  • exercising horses in hand and taking them on and off the walker
  • making feeds
  • taking and noting temperatures of the pre export quarantine horses
  • maintain free and open discussion with the team in respect to the care of the horses involved with

Stud Groom

Cambridge Stud Karaka
09.2019 - 04.2020
  • Improved horse health by implementing a comprehensive and consistent grooming regimen.
  • Maintained clean and organized stable facilities for optimal horse well-being and safety
  • looking after dry and wet broodmares
  • mares and foals
  • educating young horses
  • assisting the rehab horses
  • spelling race horses
  • general stud duties
  • assisting vets and farriers
  • Conducted regular stall checks to ensure horses had access to fresh water, hay, and proper bedding material.
  • Reduced risk of injury with regular inspections and maintenance of stalls, tack, and equipment.
  • loading and unloading transported horses


Groundsman

New Zealand Bloodstock
10.2017 - 12.2018
  • Maintained equipment functionality with regular checks, cleaning, and minor repairs as necessary.
  • Collaborated effectively with fellow groundsmen to complete projects efficiently and maintain high-quality standards.
  • Boosted safety on the property by identifying potential hazards and promptly addressing them.
  • Used mowers , hot wash , blowers
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Improved overall grounds appearance with regular mowing, weeding, pruning, and edging tasks
  • during horses sales in the ring cleaning up manure

Equine Therapy /Stable Worker

Abernathy Racing
03.2014 - 12.2016
  • Provided excellent customer service to horse owners by promptly addressing concerns and maintaining clear communication channels.
  • Maintained clean and organized stables for a safe environment, ensuring optimal living conditions for horses.
  • assisted farrier, vet , trainers
  • breaking long reining young horses
  • water treadmill rehab
  • tacking up , untacking , washing


Furniture Sales

Harvey Normans
01.2013 - 12.2013
  • Handled sales transactions efficiently, ensuring accurate pricing and payment processing.
  • Demonstrated strong product knowledge, enabling customers to make informed purchasing decisions that enhanced their overall satisfaction.
  • Contributed to a positive and welcoming store environment through excellent customer service skills.
  • Built strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and a loyal customer base.
  • set up displays on the floor

Multi Media Sales Rep

Fairfax Media / Suburban Newspapers
01.2010 - 12.2012
  • Collaborated with team members to create innovative multimedia advertising campaigns for diverse client base.
  • Conducted market research to identify new business opportunities and generate leads for potential advertisers.
  • Implemented strategic sales techniques to maximize profitability and exceed quarterly sales targets consistently.
  • Utilized advanced analytics tools to monitor campaign performance, adjusting strategies as necessary to optimize results.
  • seeking out new and cold business accounts
  • ad layout and design
  • booking and promoting new features
  • time management
  • creating and designing relevant features
  • meeting sales targets
  • selling mini websites, online links
  • meeting multiple deadlines in a high pressure industry

Talent Coordinator

Kam Talent
04.2008 - 10.2009

Website management

talent submissions

answering phones

booking jobs

conducting interviews

advertising , marketing for new talent

banking , mail collection

data entry

  • Organized career fairs and networking events, increasing brand awareness among potential candidates.

CEO

Five Star Promotions
01.2003 - 12.2008
  • Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
  • event planning
  • maintaining corporate sponsors
  • marketing
  • website design and management
  • booking staff , managing staff
  • public relations
  • training new staff
  • setting up events
  • venue booking
  • advertising
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching innovative products or services.
  • Fostered strong relationships with industry partners to expand business opportunities.

Retail Worker

Hallensteins
05.1997 - 12.1998
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills when collaborating with fellow employees or assisting customers with inquiries or concerns.
  • Maintained a clean and organized sales floor, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized assistance and product recommendations.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately and efficiently while adhering to company loss prevention guidelines.

Polo Groom

Rudy Leifting Polo
01.1997 - 12.1997
  • Ensured horses'' well-being through regular health checks, monitoring for signs of illness or injury.
  • Maintained clean and organized stable environments for optimal horse health and safety.
  • Assisted in transporting horses between locations, ensuring safe travel conditions and minimal stress on the animals.
  • excercising 13 polo ponys
  • checking and cleaning tack
  • packing tack for games
  • loading , unloading horses at games. warming horses up before chuckas
  • bandaging

Stable Hand/ Apprentice

Frank Richie Racing Stables
01.1994 - 01.1997
  • Maintained clean stables for optimal horse health and safety standards.
  • Maintained saddles, bridles, and riding gear and helped fit items to specific horses.
  • Monitored horse behavior closely, promptly addressing any issues or concerns to maintain their wellbeing.
  • Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
  • bringing in horses , grooming , strapping
  • swimming injured horses , rehabbing
  • prepping for the races , bandaging
  • assisting with farriers , vets
  • owners viewings
  • Administered horse medication and necessary special care.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing multiple responsibilities within fast-paced stable environments.
  • Assisted in the rehabilitation of injured horses with proper exercise and medication administration.
  • Promoted a safe working environment, adhering to all necessary protocols and procedures.
  • Provided consistent high-quality care to horses by diligently monitoring their physical condition throughout daily interactions.

Skills

  • Groundwork skills
  • Stable maintenance
  • Equine first aid
  • Horse training
  • Vaccination schedules
  • Turnout management
  • Horse Transportation
  • Equine behavior
  • Pasture rotation
  • Equine nutrition
  • Parasite control
  • Lunging proficiency
  • Sales preparation
  • Grooming Expertise
  • Teasing procedures
  • Horse Management
  • Show grooming
  • Foal weaning
  • Youngstock development
  • Grooming best practices
  • Honest and Dependable
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking
  • Animal Care
  • Excellent Communication
  • Human and Animal Safety
  • Feeding and Watering
  • Self Motivation
  • Medication Administration
  • Animal Observations
  • Time management abilities
  • Animal Grooming

Hunting, Endurance, Showing

I ride every day and compete when i can. In the off season winter i hunt. 

Timeline

Stud Groom

Westbury Stud
04.2023 - Current

Stud Groom

Cambridge Stud Karaka
10.2021 - 03.2023

Vet Nurse Assistant

Veterniary Associates
07.2021 - 09.2021

Pre Export Quarintine Groom

Abderry Equine Services
06.2021 - 09.2021

Stud Groom

Cambridge Stud Karaka
09.2019 - 04.2020

Groundsman

New Zealand Bloodstock
10.2017 - 12.2018

Equine Therapy /Stable Worker

Abernathy Racing
03.2014 - 12.2016

Furniture Sales

Harvey Normans
01.2013 - 12.2013

Multi Media Sales Rep

Fairfax Media / Suburban Newspapers
01.2010 - 12.2012

Talent Coordinator

Kam Talent
04.2008 - 10.2009

CEO

Five Star Promotions
01.2003 - 12.2008

Retail Worker

Hallensteins
05.1997 - 12.1998

Polo Groom

Rudy Leifting Polo
01.1997 - 12.1997

Stable Hand/ Apprentice

Frank Richie Racing Stables
01.1994 - 01.1997
Danielle Bent