Elsie Western
Upper Moutere,TAS
Summary
I am a detail-oriented with experience in retail and equine instruction. Proven skills in effective communication and task delegation, ensuring exceptional service delivery. Passionate about animal welfare and dedicated to sharing the positive experiences of interacting with horses.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Assistant
Backdoor Surf
Nelson
01.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to enhance operational efficiency during peak business hours.
- Engaged positively with each customer, delivering professional support that contributed to sales and service satisfaction.
- Processed payments using cash register, credit card machine and POS system.
- Operated cash registers efficiently during peak hours of business being trusted to be on the tills on boxing day being the busiest day of the year.
- Managed opening and closing procedures, ensuring shop security and readiness for daily operations.
Instructor, Farm Hand and Trek Guide
Golden Hills Equestrian Center
Enner Glynn, Nelson
11.2023 - 12.2025
- Employed instructor of individual and group riding lessons of all ages spanning from 3 to 80 with focus on safety, technique and learning.
- Guided and supported horse treks for varied groups, guaranteeing safety and enjoyment.
- Cultivated children's skills with horses through riding school programs as volunteer instructor for 5+ years.
- Preformed general farm duties such as operating side-by-sides, backing trailers, collecting and disposing of horse poo, cleaning bathrooms, establishing native tree plantings and guiding other helpers in job assignments.
- Working with live stock performing tasks such as mustering cattle and sheep, handling livestock in yards.
- Supervised feeding and monitoring of up to 25 horses during farm owner's absence.
Cleaner
Palms Motel
Nelson
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Cleaned guest rooms, creating a welcoming environment for visitors.
- Assisted with laundry services, providing fresh linens for guests.
- Collaborated with team members to uphold high cleanliness standards.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Completed NCEA Level 1,2,3
Garin College
Richmond Skills
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Task delegation
- Persistence
- Equine management
- Customer service
- Lesson planning
- Animal husbandry
- Time management
- Physically capable and athletic
- Leadership
Referee
Golden Hills Equestrian Center
Sharon Higgins
- PH: 027 547 2257
- Email: goldenhills@quarterhorse.co.nz
Timeline
Retail Assistant
Backdoor Surf
01.2025 - Current
Instructor, Farm Hand and Trek Guide
Golden Hills Equestrian Center
11.2023 - 12.2025
Cleaner
Palms Motel
12.2022 - 02.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Completed NCEA Level 1,2,3
Garin College