instructor

Tara McConnell

EDUCATION

University of Missouri – Columbia

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science; May 2006

Master of Science in Agricultural Education; May/Aug. 2008

INTERNSHIPS

F.B. Miller- KABA/Cache Valley: Select Sires 2006

• Maintained a good working relationship with producers.

• Artificially inseminated cattle for producers in KY, IN and SD.

• Utilized an estrus synchronization program and heat detected.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Greensfelder Stables: Eureka, MO 2002-2004

• Riding lesson and summer camp instructor.

• Maintained records of payments and schedules for farriers, veterinarians and board bills.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Tiger Appliance Heating and Cooling: Columbia, MO 2005- 2008

• Customer relations, answering phones.

• Scheduling of appointments.

• Use of Word, Excel, Quickbooks.

University of Missouri- Equine Breeding and Training Facility:

Columbia, MO 2002-2006

• Trained new employees.

• Public relations with other areas of the University including field operations, veterinarians and animal health organizations.

• Administration of vaccinations and medications.

• Management of health records of mares, colts and research ponies.

Rock Creek Ranch: Weatherford, TX Jan. 2007- Apr. 2007

• Breeding manager.

• Management of recipient mares for embryo transfer.

• Maintain relations with veterinarians.

Equine Medical Service: Columbia, MO Feb. 2004- May 2004

• Helped with handling of mares/studs/colts upon arrival and when in barns.

• Feeding and care taking of over 60 horses and stalls in a medical environment.

University of Missouri – Veterinary Teaching Hospital:

Columbia, MO Aug. 2002-Dec. 2002

• Helped with care of sick small animals.

• Kept surgery and appointment rooms stocked and clean.

• Held animals for students while procedures were being performed.

ACTIVITIES/LEADERSHIP ROLES

University of Missouri Boy Scout Merit Badge Training 2007

• Coordinated a five-hour training program for Animal Science merit badge.

• Organized guest speakers and created curriculum for coursework.

New Spring Farms: Columbia, MO 2005-2007

• Training horses and assisting other employees.

• Associated with breeders and judges from across the nation during clinics held at the farm.

University of Missouri – Block and Bridle Club

• Equine Species Chair 2005-2007

o Instructed applicants on horse care and handling techniques.

o Contacted local horse trainers in search of a judge for the event.

• Little American Royal Tri-Chair 2006-2007

o Coordinated volunteers for the event.

o Managed entries for different classes.

o Obtained sponsors for the event.

St. Louis Carriage Company: St. Louis, MO 1999- 2006

• Helped train carriage drivers.

• Informed customers about the use of Draft Horses in St. Louis.

Lindbergh High School: St. Louis, MO 2000-2002

• Tutoring of middle school and elementary children.

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