Lana Dufour-Kosacz

LANA DUFOUR-KOSACZ

lanateal@gmail.com

University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI                                                                                May 2012

Child Care Provider, Newport, RI                                                                                    Summers 2009 - 2011

Nanny                                                                                                   

§  Provided care and ensured safety for  toddlers

§  Developed organizational skills

§  Facilitated schedule and social interactions

 

Norey’s Star Restaurant, Newport, RI                                                       May 2009 – December 2011

TIPS certified server

§  Taught etiquette to new employees

§  Worked closely with management

§  Part of the private party catering team

§  Acquired craft beer and wine knowledge

 

Blue Mermaid Island Grill, Portsmouth, NH                                                                   Summers 2008 & 2008

Hostess/FoodRunner/Busser

§  Checked identification and collected cover charges for bands

§  Organized reservations

European Equestrian Concepts, Orange, CA                                                                         January 2012 – present

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Organizational Intern

§  Aid psychologist and equine specialist in therapy sessions via greeting clients and introducing horses

§  Train volunteers via safety and informational seminars

§  Devised liability contract for volunteers

§  Train potential horses and evaluate suitability for the program

§  Daily care of twenty horses; projects range from nutrition plans to veterinary rehabilitation

                                               

Lend-A-Hand Therapeutic Riding Foundation, Cranston, RI                                      May 2011 – December 2011 Volunteered as side walker, horse handler, and barn assistant

§  Completed extensive training in safety procedures

§  Participated in training and evaluating prospective equines

§  Developed a solid knowledge of hippotherapy as a tool for physical, occupational, and speech therapy

 

Wishmaker Stables, Rollinsford, NH                                                                              Summers 2006 – 2008

Horseback riding instructor

§  Taught riding basics to beginners of all ages

§  Ran summer camp for children ages 8-14

§  CPR certified

 

University of Rhode Island Equestrian Team                                                                            2009 – 2011

University of Rhode Island Ski and Snowboard Club                                                                2009 - 2011

 

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel. Proficient at marketing on social network sites.