Mariah McGuiness
Belgrade
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in leadership and team building at Elkhorn Ranch, Montana. Proven ability to manage operations and enhance horse training programs while ensuring compliance with health regulations. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills drive successful outcomes in fast-paced environments, fostering positive relationships and achieving operational excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Barn Manager
Elkhorn Ranch Montana
Gallatin Gateway
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Hired and managed a team of 5 to 8 wranglers directly under me.
- Managed working hours and priorities needed maintenance.
- Trained new employees and scheduled various training, such as first aid.
- Worked closely with the Forest Service on grazing leases and graze management.
- Managed daily operations of barn facilities and horse care.
- Supervised staff in feeding, grooming, and training horses.
- Coordinated schedules for horse riding lessons and events.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations for animal welfare.
Wrangler
Circle Z Ranch
Patagonia
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed daily care and feeding of horses at a renowned guest ranch.
- Assisted guests during horseback rides, ensuring safety and comfort throughout.
- Maintained tack and equipment, ensuring readiness for all riding activities.
- Monitored horse health, reporting any concerns to the ranch veterinarian.
- Guided guests on ranch tours, sharing knowledge about equestrian practices.
Wrangler
Elkhorn Ranch
Gallatin Gateway
01.2012 - 10.2022
- On a weekly basis evaluate the relative riding and backcountry skill level of national and international guests and take groups of up to 12 guests into remote regions of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness on horseback.
- Exercise good time management and situational awareness in order to ensure all guests have an enjoyable experience and return in a timely and safe manner.
- Interface directly with the Forest Service, Fish Wildlife and Parks, and Yellowstone National Park personnel.
- This job has afforded me the opportunity to develop great people skills and the ability to quickly align parties with differing interests.
- Spending summers in the backcountry has enabled me to quickly assess my surroundings and the general conditions of guests who are out of their normal element.
Recruiter
Barrington James
Raleigh
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed candidate sourcing using advanced recruitment tools and databases.
- Conducted interviews to evaluate candidate skills and cultural fit.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate records of candidate interactions in the applicant tracking system.
- Developed and posted engaging job advertisements across various platforms.
Business Intern
Advanced Electronic Designs (AED), Inc
Bozeman
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Performed extensive research on the Montana State and Federal labor laws, and competitor benefits then Co-authored the new AED Employee Manual which incorporated the latest laws, including the CARES Act and FFCRA requirements, and enhanced employee benefits.
- I received positive feedback from the management team and employees alike on the changes.
- Developed a training plan and then provided training on leadership vs management to AED Supervisors and management. Along with working with the supervisor’s team on communication and personal growth.
- Worked along with the COO in vetting new applicants.
- Worked with a team to perform an evaluation of the AED company processes that could be automated in order to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
- I also worked with the COO and the manufacturing team to implement some of these changes.
- Assisted AED CFO in developing interview questions, an interview matrix, and job postings for new hires.
- Developed a new-hire employee checklist to ensure employees receive a consistent and complete indoctrination to AED.
- Organized the move of twenty-five AED employees into a new facility following the completion of construction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Jake Jabs College of Business & Entrepreneurship, Montana State University
Bozeman, MT05.2021
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
- Goal-Oriented
- Experience in leadership
- Active listening
- Team building
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Horse training
References
- Mark Henry, Chief Operating Officer, Advanced Electronic Designs, Inc., 2928 Technology Blvd., Bozeman, MT, 59718, (406) 579-7923
- Sarah Schwendeman, Former Chief Financial Officer, Advanced Electronic Designs, Inc., 2928 Technology Blvd., Bozeman, MT, 59718, (406) 581-4213
- Linda Miller, Elkhorn Ranch Manager, 3211 Sales Rd, Belgrade, MT, 59741, (406) 209-2071
- Virginia Bratton, Academic Adviser, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, vbratton@montana.edu, (406) 600-5684
Certification
- First Aid
- Comical Guide for Yellowstone National Park
- Wrangled Training (Dude Ranch Association)
Timeline
Barn Manager
Elkhorn Ranch Montana
01.2023 - 11.2024
Wrangler
Circle Z Ranch
10.2022 - 05.2023
Recruiter
Barrington James
11.2021 - 05.2022
Business Intern
Advanced Electronic Designs (AED), Inc
01.2019 - 05.2021
Wrangler
Elkhorn Ranch
01.2012 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Jake Jabs College of Business & Entrepreneurship, Montana State University
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