Assistant Manager/Manager. at Cabra Farm, St joseph's School for Deaf Boys, Cabra, Dublin 7.
NationalityIrish
Current locationIreland
Work categoryOther
Profile Activity
An enthusiastic, hardworking and reliable individual who uses her initiative to see a job through to completion. Adept at managing, supervising and planning Equine Assisted Therapy sessions for adults and children with disabilities. Adaptable,resourceful and eager to accept a new challenge and up-date present skills.
Amanda Mackey's Professional Experience
Cabra Farm, St joseph's School for Deaf Boys, Cabra, Dublin 7. - Assistant Manager/Manager.
Animal Husbandry i.e. feeding, grooming of horses, cleaning of enclosures, medicating animals and maintenance.
Prepared orders for animal feed/materials for the farm.
Kept daily animal reports, vet and farrier reports.
Provided assistance to horse riding instructor for Equine assisted Therapy sessions involving groups of disabled adults and children.
Kept accounts and paper work up to date.
Supervised three members of staff including one with a disability.
Organized weekly Horticultural classes and visits to the farm for other schools on site and locally.
Experience with Donkey's,Vietnamese pot bellied pigs,poultry and small animals,all of which we had at Cabra Farm.
Sony Ireland, Carricklea Industrial Estate, Naas Road, Dublin 8. - Warehouse operative
Picking and Packing orders.
Ensuring shelves were regularly restocked.
Brentwood Boarding Kennels, Wolton, the Ward, Co. Dublin. - Kennel Assistant.
Looked after the dogs and kept their living area clean.
Kept enclosed runs swept, hosed and disinfected daily.
Bathed, groomed, fed and exercised the dogs.
Mater Hospital, Eccles Street, Dublin 7. - Ward/Kitchen Assistant.
Took orders and served meals to patients.
Ensured Kitchen pantry was regularly stocked.
Maintained the Kitchen to a high level of hygiene.
Deerpark Riding Centre, Castleknock Road, Castleknock, Dublin 15. - Stable Hand.
Assisted clients of all ages ride,mount and dismount.
Ensured saftey regulations were observed by clients.
Accompanied clients on rides.
General stable duties-feeding,grooming and cleaning stables.
Castle Hoisery Company Limited, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7. - General Operative.
Prepared initial stage of garments and forwarding for completion.
Involved in different aspects of production.
Maintained a clean and tidy work environment.
Amanda Mackey's Education and Qualifications
second level/high school education -
St Thersa's College,George's hill, Dublin 7
Amanda Mackey's Additional Information
Interests
Reading, Horse riding (western style), Travelling and walking.
Volunteering with the D.S. P.C.A. in Rathfarnham and Festine Lente in Bray.
Full Clean Driving Licence.
Memberships
Member of the Volunteer base at the D.S.P.C.A. (Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals).
Member of Movie extra's.ie.
Awards
2004- Foundation Course in Intelligent Horsemanship, And a weekend course in Horse Psychology. - Achieved Certificates.- Kelly Marks(Horse Whisperer). Intelligent Horsemanship, UK.
1998- Horse Owners Certificate Level 2. - BHS (British Horse Society)
1996-Stage 1 Care and Horse Riding Certificate - BHS (British Horse Society).
1996- Certificate in Riding and Road Saftey - BHS (British Horse Society).
1995-1997- Equine Studies and Business Management Certificate (V.T.O.S.)
Community College, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath.