Richard Mzukisi Sotyu
Kimberley
Summary
Reliable employee seeking stud groom position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Stalion Groom
Mauritzfontein Stud
Kimberley
06.2018 - Current
- Handle & care for stallions
- Cover mares
- Teasing
- Work flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Stud Groom
Mauritzfontein
Kimberley
09.2011 - 07.2018
- Foaled down mares
- Sick Foal care
- Sales Prep
- Breeding work, teasing, breeding etc
- Followed horse care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Kept yearling coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness or injury and communicated concerns to manager
- Monitored horse behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries or potential diseases.
Stud Groom
Gary Player Stud Farm
Colesberg
01.1995 - 05.2010
- Washed, trimmed and brushed horses to maintain good grooming standards.
- Foaled down mares
- Cared for sick horses
- Prepared yearlings for sale
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness or injury and communicated concerns to manager
Education
High School Diploma -
11.1994
Junior certificate
Skills
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Self-Motivated
- Active Listening
- Decision Making
- Responsible
Timeline
Stalion Groom - Mauritzfontein Stud
06.2018 - Current
Stud Groom - Mauritzfontein
09.2011 - 07.2018
Stud Groom - Gary Player Stud Farm
01.1995 - 05.2010
Colesberg High School - High School Diploma,