1. McKenzie Ames
545 S Broadway,Apt 3562
Lexington, KY 40508
T: (270) 625-3091 E: maam225@l.uky.edu
Objective To gain employment in the area of animal science/agriculture.
Experience Maine Chance Thoroughbred Horse Farm (University of Kentucky)
Farm Hand August 2015-Present
Work as a general farm hand cleaning horse barn and stalls; maintain horse feeding schedule; groom horses
when needed; medicate and care for unhealthy horses; participate in foal watch during foaling season to care for
pregnant mares and newborns; mend fence posts and boards;
Hu-B’s at Kuttawa Harbor
Cashier/Information Clerk/Hostess/Server May 2014- August 2015
Managed the information desk and cash register at a busy marina located on Lake Barkley in Kuttawa, KY.
Assisted customers with boat rentals and boat slip rental payments; provided resort information to guests and
answered phone calls; seated restaurant guests as well as served tables on holidays and busy weekends;
organized, sized and restocked clothing racks, shoes,and accessories.
Kentucky Wildlife Center- Lexington, KY
Volunteer January 2015-May 2015
Fed and cared for newborn and young wildlife; cleaned and treated sick/wounded wildlife; cleaned and
maintained cages and incubators.
Education University of Kentucky- August 2014-Present
Major- Animal Sciences; graduate May 2017
Western Kentucky University
Attended August 2013- May 2014
Caldwell County High School
Graduated May 2013
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Skills and Other
Activities
Skills: Experience with MAC and PC computers; MICROSOFT OFFICE computer programs; various
electronics such as cash registers and Apple devices; operate tractors and drive trucks with hitched trailer;
capable of communicating with people who possess various communication styles; outgoing personality; well
groomed
Other Activities: Sigma Alpha (Professional Sorority) UK Chapter; Team Wildcat member; Ecology Club
member; UK Dairy Club member; attend UK Men’s and Women’s Basketball games and other UK sporting
events; participate in intermural sports
REFERENCES
Bryan Cassill
Maine Chance Farm Manager
3293 McClure Road
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 749-4037
Cheryl Spencer
Hu-B’s at Kuttawa Harbor Manager/Owner
73 6th St
Kuttawa, KY 42055
(270) 625-3048
Ann Leed
Academic Program Coordinator
