Gabrielle Madders

I am an enthusiastic and hard working team member who aims to produce the highest standard of work achievable. I have a high work ethic and enjoy pushing myself further to excel in every aspect of work I do. This can be demonstrated through my work at Abbots Bromley school, unfortunately my time here has been cut short due to the schools financial need to out source the equestrian centre, however in this difficult period, I have pushed myself to achieve my BHS exams in the short time frame provided to me. Although I am missing the jump component of my Stage 3 to achieve my AI, I am continuing to work hard at my riding to complete every aspect. I am also training towards my stage 4 horse knowledge and care, of which I aim to achieve by the end of the year. Through my work towards my BHS exams, I have developed a desire to learn and broaden my knowledge, I enjoy every aspect of my work and I am able to work pro-actively in a team or efficiently as an individual.

March 2017- Present - Hope Farm livery and Showing Yard, Stafford.
Part Time Groom
Sole charge at home when others away at competitions.
Groom at numerous shows, including Royal Windsor.
Exercising of the competition horses.
Maintaining a practical, hands on approach to the daily running's of the yard.
Observation work with the youngsters to gain experience.

October 2014 – April 2016 - Rodbaston Camps, South Staffordshire College, Penkridge.
Apprentice
Here I conducted my Level 2 Worked based diploma in horse knowledge and care.
Working closely with yard manager Gemma Harris on the day to day running's of the yard.
Working as part of a coordinated team to maintain high standards on all general yard duties.
Maintaining a practical, hands on approach to the daily running's of the yard.
Experience working in a busy college environment with students of various ages and abilities, developing a hands on approach to learning.
Riding and establishing fitness programmes over the holiday periods.
Involvement in show preparation for BD and BS competitions.
Working alongside the coordinators in running Stage 1 and 2 training evenings, to improve my knowledge and gain extra training.

March 2014 - August 2014 - Costa Coffee, Stafford
Barista
Responsible for delivering brand standards, cash management, opening the unit, preparing for the shift, closing the unit, orders, monitoring and delivering high standards of customer service, accepting deliveries, checking the quality of the espresso by accurately measuring & recording the grind & dose, daily Health & Safety and Food Safety checks, reporting and action any issues as required.
Train all new team members to Barista level using appropriate training materials.
Maintain stock levels/availability by replenishing display/fridges within company guidelines/planograms, rotating stock to ensure compliance with company health & safety guidelines.

June 2011 - Blue Cross Equestrian Centre, Rolleston.
Yard Member-Work Experience
Up keeping to the high standard of work displayed.
Helping in all general yard duties.
Preparing horses for potential new homes.
Involvement in the re homing process, including shadowing home checks.
Helping in the organisation of the charities open day.

April 2016 – Present - Abbots Bromley School, Staffordshire.
Working Pupil
Working as part of a well-established team on the schools equestrian centre, conducting all general yard duties.
Working closely with yard manager Steph Vickers on the day to day running's of the yard.
Maintaining a practical, hands on approach to the daily running's of the yard.
Responsible for maintaining high standards on the yard.
Preparing horses for lessons and involvement in horse, rider allocation.
Teaching pupils of various ages, abilities and nationalities.
Riding horses and establishing fitness programmes over the school holiday periods.
Engagement in training sessions outside of work hours to contribute to my BHS exams and Level 3 work based diploma.
Travelling to other local yards to teach under the supervision of Steph Vickers to add to my teaching experience.