Cody Watson

watson.c.a9@gmail.com 248 ◦ 697 ◦ 6479 4429 Monterey Pine Ave, Portage, MI

Passionate and curious storyteller with a willingness to work hard while having fun along the way!
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design May 2020
University of Findlay, Findlay, OH
● Minor in Art History. Graduated Magna Cum Laude with cumulative GPA of 3.81
● Course load included: Image manipulation, conceptual illustration, marketing, typography,
web page development, photography, advertising & PR
Associate of Arts in Western Equestrian May 2018
University of Findlay, Findlay, OH
● GPA of 3.83
● Course load included: equine nutrition, equine reproduction, judging, colt breaking

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Barn Staff
Pine Meadow Farm, Augusta, MI June 2023- Present
● Provides direction and assistance to other barn staff and helps to maintain a safe
working environment for both people and animals
● Treat illness or injury including administering prescription medication
● Assist in caring for 30+ boarded horses including feeding, turn in and out, observing for
any health or soundness issues and preparing grain and supplements
Shipt Shopper
Shipt, Findlay, OH Zone, Metro Detroit Zone, Kalamazoo Zone May 2020 - June 2023
● Shop for customer’s groceries and other items, then deliver
● Communicate with customers through text and calls to make any needed substitutions
Assistant Trainer
RH Farm Rescue & Stables, Burlington, NC September 2022 - April 2023
● Teach students from ages 5 to 60s in mostly private lessons how to catch, groom, tack
up and ride, often using games and patterns as a teaching tool
● Assess and train rescue horses from a variety of situations
● Assist in managing the herd of rescue horses and boarded horses
Assistant Barn Manager
Windmill Farm, Commerce Township, MI January 2021 - August 2022
● Assist in managing a herd of 40+ horses along with boarded horses including feeding,
blanketing, observing for any health or soundness issues and helping to make feed
adjustments based on body condition
● Treat illness or injury based on recommendations from manager, owner, vet and farrier
including packing and wrapping hooves and administering prescription medication
● Complete general barn and pasture upkeep tasks
Riding Instructor
Vantage Point Equestrian, Commerce Township, MI March 2021 - August 2022
Groom September 2020 - December 2020
Bloomfield Open Hunt, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Western Farm General Laborer
University of Findlay Western Barn, Findlay, OH September 2019 - August 2020
 Graphic Design Marketing Intern
University of Findlay, Findlay, OH October 2019 - May 2020
● Use the Adobe Suite including InDesign and Photoshop to create posters, booklets, and
other promotional materials for the University of Findlay.
Peer Tutor - Graphic Design
University of Findlay, Findlay, OH September 2018 - May 2020
Summer Camp Instructor
Wildwind Equestrian Center, Northville, MI June - August 2019
Props Assistant
Mills Entertainment, Findlay, OH December 2018
Kennel Attendant
Paw Print Inn, Inc., Novi, MI August 2016 - January 2019

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Feb 2024 - Present
Kalamazoo, MI
University of Findlay Theatre Program Marketing Assistant August 2019 - May 2020
Findlay, OH
● Work with theatre professor Meriah Sage and other marketing assistants to design
necessary promotional materials for the UF Theatre Program
Harmony Acres Arabian Parade Horses July 2017 - August 2019
Northville, MI
Maybury Riding Stable, LLC June 2014 - June 2016
Northville, MI

SKILLS
Adobe Suite - 3 years
● Proficient in the industry standard Adobe Suite programs including Photoshop, Illustrator,
InDesign and Lightroom
Microsoft Suite - 10+ years: Excel, Powerpoint, Word
Social Media
● Experience with posting on various social media platforms including Instagram, Twitter,
Facebook, Tumblr and Snapchat
Digital Photography - DSLR Camera
Horse Training - 3 years - Clark Bradley, Mark Smith, Randy Wilson, Jerry Coleman, Nancy Harm
Western Riding - 10+ years
Hunter/Jumper - 4 years - Lisa Oberg, Ariel Filonczuk, Beth Vanderploeg