Corey C. Potter
Knoxville, TN 37923
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Objective
A challenging position as an animal technician, further utilizing my
current skills and education directed towards a growth oriented position.
Skills
-Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.
-Extensive background working with large animals; particularly horses.
-Extensive equestrian knowledge base.
-Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills.
-Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task.
-Punctuality and the ability to meet short deadlines.
-Ability to operate heavy machinery.
Experience
2006-2010
Animal Technician I
Equine Drug Testing, Cornell University; Ithaca, New York
- Specimen collection by phlebotomy & catheterization.
- Performed general care for the horses (i.e. grooming,
feeding, and hoof maintenance).
- Performed various medical care as needed (i.e. injections,
general health checks, and wound care).
- Responsible for the general maintenance and cleanliness of
the barns and pastures.
- Responsible for new employee training.
- Responsible for machinery maintenance.
- Maintaining up to date health records for each horse.
2000 - 2006
Foreman
Morgan Landscaping; Newfield, New York
- Responsible for all new-employee training.
- Supervised 3+ people.
- Responsible for all machinery maintenance.
- Duties included: Lawn care, snow removal, and various
landscape projects.
- Performed bid estimates on both large and small accounts.
- Performed job estimates for clientele.
- Assisted clients in problem solving and general
maintenance/lawn care.
- Performed some landscape design for various clients.
- Maintained inventory.
1996 - Present
Hired Help
Hollows End Stables; Dryden, New York
- Performed general and medical care for the horses.
- Stall cleanings.
- Drove horse drawn carriage.
- Assisted in transporting and harnessing the horses.
- Assisted the farrier with shawing.
Education 2000
Dryden High School
NYS Diploma
2006
B.O.C.E.S
Advanced Welding Certification