In March, I completed a three-week long LINK Internship with Weaselskin Equestrian Center. My mentor was be Jennifer Thurston. Weaselskin is a training center that focuses on the connection between person and horse. I worked on training one of horses so that I could help Jennifer find a way to articulate her methodology.
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Marisa Evans-Looney
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Objective
To obtain an internship where I will learn more about the business of equestrian management.
Education
Animas High School - Durango, CO 2011-Present
Courses Taken- Algebra 1, Geometry, Digital Arts, and Yearbook
GPA: 3.5
Volunteer and Work Experience
Child Care 2009-Present
Ø learning communication skills, leadership skills, CPR and First Aid training
Durango Historical Society Victorian Ball 2012 & 2013
Ø set up tables, prepared food and plates
Girls to Women Conference 2012 & 2013
Ø represented Animas High School
Ø spoke to young girls about high school academics and culture
Durango Humane Society 2012
Ø learned how to vaccinate kittens
Ø cleaned enclosures
Ø socialized dogs and cats
Life is Good Merchandise Store 2011
Ø developed customer relations skills, experienced monetary exchange
Extracurricular Activities
HD Ranch 2011-Present
Ø training in the hunter/jumper discipline at this equestrian facility in Hesperus
Ø tacking and grooming horses
Animas High School Yearbook 2012-Present
Ø advertising department, learned communication skills, developed skills working in Photoshop and designing pages
Durango High School Cheerleading 2011-2013
Ø developed teamwork skills, committed to practices four days a week
Durango Gymnastics Girls' Team 2000-2011
Ø learned to work with a community
Camp Redcloud Equestrian Program 2009
Ø learned horse care and western trail riding in Lake City, Colorado
Skills
v Experience in graphic design in Photoshop, and creating graphs and tables in Excel
v Works well with people of all ages
References available upon request
To obtain an internship where I will learn more about the business of equestrian management.
Education
Animas High School - Durango, CO 2011-Present
Courses Taken- Algebra 1, Geometry, Digital Arts, and Yearbook
GPA: 3.5
Volunteer and Work Experience
Child Care 2009-Present
Ø learning communication skills, leadership skills, CPR and First Aid training
Durango Historical Society Victorian Ball 2012 & 2013
Ø set up tables, prepared food and plates
Girls to Women Conference 2012 & 2013
Ø represented Animas High School
Ø spoke to young girls about high school academics and culture
Durango Humane Society 2012
Ø learned how to vaccinate kittens
Ø cleaned enclosures
Ø socialized dogs and cats
Life is Good Merchandise Store 2011
Ø developed customer relations skills, experienced monetary exchange
Extracurricular Activities
HD Ranch 2011-Present
Ø training in the hunter/jumper discipline at this equestrian facility in Hesperus
Ø tacking and grooming horses
Animas High School Yearbook 2012-Present
Ø advertising department, learned communication skills, developed skills working in Photoshop and designing pages
Durango High School Cheerleading 2011-2013
Ø developed teamwork skills, committed to practices four days a week
Durango Gymnastics Girls' Team 2000-2011
Ø learned to work with a community
Camp Redcloud Equestrian Program 2009
Ø learned horse care and western trail riding in Lake City, Colorado
Skills
v Experience in graphic design in Photoshop, and creating graphs and tables in Excel
v Works well with people of all ages
References available upon request