Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Natalie Strader

Mt Pleasant

Summary

Highly motivated equestrian with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing other dynamics in the business. Comfortable working independently and as collaborative team member. Applies business experience to exceed in other major roles in the equestrian industry.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Trainer

Hunter Meadows Farm
Concord/Mount Pleasant
04.2011 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of the farm and coordinated lesson programs, camp activities, and daily maintenance of the farm and client's horses.
  • Oversaw all horse care and ensured top quality care and facility excellence.
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships with clients and students through outstanding customer service, always maintaining professional integrity, and providing a safe environment.
  • Created marketing strategies to promote farm through social media, local advertising, attending horse shows, and maintaining great relationships with other local farms and feed/tack stores.
  • Managed a Hunter/Jumper show team consisting of client boarders and students that consistently presented well and ranked highly in the local circuits.

Head Trainer

Sundance Stables
Huntersville
08.2005 - 03.2011
  • Designed and implemented training programs, camps, clinics, and horse shows for clients and students of the stables.
  • Collaborated with other trainers to identify training needs, scheduling conflicts, and lesson horse management.
  • Mentored junior trainers, sharing best practices and effective teaching strategies.
  • Maintained a clean work environment, designed jumping courses, and trained working students.
  • Oversaw a large show team consisting of 20 students and horses, packing the trailer, and readying the horses and students for weekend-long shows.
  • Coached the UNCC collegiate team.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Biochemistry

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Skills

  • Horse training
  • Facility management
  • Lesson program development
  • Marketing strategy
  • Customer relationship management
  • Horse sales
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Staff mentoring

Timeline

Owner/Trainer

Hunter Meadows Farm
04.2011 - Current

Head Trainer

Sundance Stables
08.2005 - 03.2011

Some College (No Degree) - Biochemistry

Appalachian State University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Natalie Strader