Gianna Jacobson

Determined, hard worker with some college experience seeking a new career to learn and thrive in. Skilled in public relations. Always puts 110% into every job assigned. Thinks creatively and objectively with the careful analysis of a situation from all sides. Quick learner and maintains organization under high intensity.

Barista - Starbucks - Devon, PA

(2025-09)

• Created premium handcrafted drinks to standard efficiently.
• Strived to create meaningful customer connections and maintain good standing with regulars.
• Set to maintain a positive environment through cheerful disposition.
• Improved on time management, multitasking skills, and task efficiency.
• Gained opportunities to take on more leadership-type roles and provide guidance to new and current co-workers.
• Provided with the opportunities to think and make quick, calculating decisions in a high-paced environment.
• Upheld rules, guidelines, and standards both on and off the floor, as well as when interacting with customers.
• Learned how to better handle customer support situations for both positive and negative situations.

Tour Guide - Lane's End Farm - Versailles, KY

(2022-06 - 2022-11)

• Created an exciting and interactive experience.
• Provided information intended for learning purposes for visitors.
• Maintained a cheerful and fun atmosphere.
• Learned how to interact professionally with visitors, both familiar and unfamiliar with the equine industry and terminology.
• Maintained steady timing for each stop and chose the correct amount of information to share within said timing.

Student Worker/Groom - Lane's End Farm - Versailles, KY

(2021-11 - 2023-01)

• Provided daily care for broodmares and foals.
• Gained practical experience in breeding, foaling, and Thoroughbred facility operations.
• Assisted with veterinary and farrier appointments.

Beginner Lesson Instructor - Lighted Way Equestrian - Stow Creek, NJ

(2021-04 - 2021-07)

• Instructed basic horsemanship skills and leadership qualities.
• Developed effective communication and patience to guide students.

Working Student Groom - ReeLee Restarting and Retraining - Chalfont, PA

(2020-11 - 2021-07)

• Assisted in starting green horses, both on the ground and in the saddle.
• Enhanced horse handling, riding, communication, and observation skills.

Intern - Devon Horse Show & County Fair - Devon, PA

(2019-05 - 2019-05)

• Shadowed various roles to understand event preparation.
• Assisted in the ticketing office for a premiere horse show event.

Intern Groom - Radnor Hunt Club Stables - Malvern, PA

(2018-09 - 2019-03)

• Gained stable groom experience and learned about stable operations.
• Strengthened horse handling skills and familiarity with boarding stables.

Bachelor of Science - Equine Science and Management - University of Kentucky (2019-08 - 2022-10)

Scholar's Diploma - Lower Merion High School (2019-06) Ardmore, PA

Pre-college Summer Course - Equine Management - University of Massachusetts at Amherst (2017-07 - 2017-07) Amherst, MA