Kathryn Fitzgerald
Lake Forest
Summary
Dynamic professional experienced in event management and leadership development. Proven track record in executing marketing strategies and ensuring safety protocols, enhancing customer service and problem-solving skills in competitive equestrian environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equine Training & Management Intern
Eric Dierks - Stonehedge Farm
Union Grove
05.2025 - Current
- Supported daily care and management of high-performance eventing horses.
- Acquired skills in groundwork, classical dressage, and horse biomechanics.
- Assisted operations at dressage shows to gain experience in competitive environments.
- Received commendations for work ethic and potential, enhancing professional network.
Summer Camp Counselor/Manager & Barn Staff
Elizabeth Anderson - Jump4It Equestrian
Gurnee
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Directed children's equestrian summer camp operations, overseeing scheduling, activities, finances, and parent communication.
- Executed marketing strategies that enhanced camp visibility and increased enrollment.
- Maintained camper safety while promoting a positive and educational atmosphere.
- Conducted year-round horse care, including feeding, turnout, grooming, tacking, and basic medical tasks.
- Honed leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills through effective camp management and barn operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organismal Biology
Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama, AL05-2028
Skills
- Event management
- Horse care
- Leadership development
- Customer service
- Marketing strategies
- Problem solving
- Safety protocols
- Equine first aid
- Equine nutrition
- Stable management
- Horse handling techniques
- Horse training expertise
Certification
Commendation of Biliteracy - French
Timeline
Equine Training & Management Intern
Eric Dierks - Stonehedge Farm
05.2025 - Current
Summer Camp Counselor/Manager & Barn Staff
Elizabeth Anderson - Jump4It Equestrian
05.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Organismal Biology
Auburn University