Lara Straussfeld Email & Phone Number

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Boca Raton, Fl

Boca Raton, Florida

Bryan/College Station, Texas Area

Oversee the student organization's equine welfare.

Port Mayaca, Florida

• Organized sign up of 30 players by compiling teams, passing out practice jerseys, timing practices, and setting up following lunches achieving customer satisfaction • Received 10 to 15 hay and shavings orders from boarders weekly, kept track of orders and orchestrated delivery leading to an efficient delivery process• Inspected 4 main facilities and eliminated any maintenance requests of boarders to ensure happy customers and safety• Negotiated with up to 5 boarders during days of low product output to create community organization • Conducted communication to hundreds of boarders/members/players/USPA and other contacts providing education on events I designed• Managed 10 tournaments by distributing information about tournaments, planning awards ceremonies, and organizing work crews leading to well executed events

Aiken, South Carolina

• Researched information on previous fundraisers for intercollegiate clubs to employ in future fundraising ideas without increasing costs, enhancing students ideas• Represented and advertised USPA at interdisciplinary events, including the Retired Racehorse Project, an event containing over 500 visitors, stimulating growth and education• Executed and brainstormed first annual Young Industry Polo Professional Training Seminar, pioneering an education program• Constructed middle school and interscholastic tournament organization including coordination of tournament resources for 30 tournaments to facilitate timely arrival of paperwork

Toronto, Canada Area

• Oversaw all aspects of the tournament season, including field management, team organization, and scheduling• Managed the polo tournaments, by scheduling teams and medical support for polo matches • Supported host team catering / BBQ’s• Served as the “go to” person to ensure a successful 2016 summer polo season for all needs and concerns

Teach club members how to ride and play polo*2016 National Runner's up*2016 Women's National Sportsmanship Recipient * Compete against schools from all over the country* Received the All-Star Award at the 2014 Central Intercollegiate Regionals* All-Star Award at the 2015 Central Intercollegiate Regionals

In charge of 22 head of polo horses* Create feed schedules, farrier appointments, and vet appointments* Assure that all the horses are healthy and sound to compete as well as fit enough* Document everything concerning the herd* Safely haul horses to various locations* Received $15,000 for the club by assisting with interscholastic and intercollegiate tournaments

Organize fundraisers for the club and network with the Houston Polo Club* Create social events for members to enjoy themselves and create good relations with others* Hosted NIC for 2 years

Assisted in contacting potential advertisers* Helped create their first annual 200 page visitors guide* Ran the social media accounts

* Played games as often as possible* Cared for up to 18 horses every day including sets and feeding* Assisted in riding green horses

*Halter broke approximately sixty head of colts* Checked colts and mares daily for health and proper weight* Cared for any injuries on the farm

*Fed and cared for the health of 8 horses* Exercised horses daily and assisted in training them to their full potential* Worked polo games three times a week, cleaning tack after each game

Master'S Degree, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Bachelor’S Degree, Animal Sciences

Activities and Societies: Texas A&M Polo Club

Business Minor