Alexandria R.

Professional Summary Experienced equestrian professional, coach, and sales professional with over 15 years of hands-on horse experience and a background in therapeutic equine programs, horsemanship training, and farm operations. Also brings four years of high-performance experience in door-to-door solar sales, developing strong communication, resilience, and client relationship skills in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Skilled in horse training, client coaching, barn management, and sales. Known for strong intuition with animals, calm leadership, and the ability to build trust quickly with both clients and teams. ⸻ Core Skills Equine & Farm Skills • Horse training (young horses and retraining) • Dressage foundations and classical horsemanship • Natural horsemanship • Groundwork and young horse development • Equine behavior assessment • Therapeutic riding support • Tack fitting and equipment management • Feeding programs and barn routines • Turnout and pasture management • Trail riding instruction • Barn organization and system resets Sales & Communication • Door-to-door sales • High-ticket closing • Objection handling • Relationship building • Persuasive communication • Lead generation • Customer education • Negotiation Coaching & Client Work • Rider coaching and horsemanship education • Therapeutic equine facilitation • Working with children and special needs individuals • Confidence and mindset coaching • Group facilitation • Retreat and workshop hosting Wellness & Bodywork • Energy work and holistic healing practices • Body awareness coaching • Outdoor wellness sessions • Integration support after ceremonies or retreats Operations & Business • Social media marketing • Client scheduling and communication • Event and retreat coordination • Online coaching • Small business development • Content creation for Instagram ⸻ Professional Experience Solar Sales Representative Door-to-Door Solar Sales | Various U.S. Markets | 4 Years • Generated new business through door-to-door outreach and direct client engagement. • Educated homeowners on solar energy systems, financing options, and long-term cost savings. • Successfully managed high-pressure sales environments requiring persistence, resilience, and adaptability. • Built trust quickly with homeowners and handled objections in real time. • Developed strong closing skills on high-ticket solar installation contracts. • Maintained daily prospecting schedules and consistent lead generation. ⸻ Equine Professional & Coach Self-Employed | Various Locations | 2016–Present • Trained and developed young horses and problem horses through groundwork and classical riding methods. • Coached riders of various experience levels in horsemanship, groundwork, and riding fundamentals. • Facilitated equine-assisted experiences that helped clients build confidence, emotional awareness, and leadership skills. • Organized and improved barn systems including tack rooms, feed storage, and equipment management. • Led outdoor equine experiences. ⸻ Therapeutic Equine Program Assistant / Facilitator Various Therapeutic Riding Programs | • Assisted instructors in therapeutic riding sessions for children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities. • Handled horses safely during sessions while supporting rider balance and confidence. • Maintained horse welfare, tack safety, and calm environments for riders. • Supported program operations including grooming, tacking, and horse conditioning. ⸻ Working Student – Dressage Training Program Professional Dressage Training Barn | • Worked under professional trainers developing advanced horsemanship and dressage skills. • Exercised and conditioned horses in training. • Assisted with grooming, tacking, stall care, and daily barn management. • Prepared horses for lessons and training rides. ⸻ Holistic Wellness Facilitator Self-Employed | 2020–Present • Facilitated small group wellness circles and nature-based experiences. • Offered outdoor bodywork and energy-based healing sessions. • Organized community events including song circles and integration gatherings. • Built and marketed services through Instagram. ⸻ Additional Information • Over 15 years of horse experience (riding since age 5) • Experienced with young horses, trail horses, and lesson horses • Strong interpersonal communication and sales skills • Passionate about animal welfare and ethical horsemanship