Madison Prochaska
Scottsdale
Summary
Hardworking and adaptable professional with experience in hospitality and service positions, as well as a strong background in the equine industry. Skilled at welcoming and seating guests, coordinating table flow, managing to-go orders, and maintaining cleanliness in fast-paced restaurant environments. Experienced barista with cash handling, drive-thru service, and multitasking skills. Equally accomplished in horsemanship, green horse training, and riding instruction, with years of hands-on experience in horse care, barn management, and teaching students of all levels. Recognized for reliability, a positive attitude, and the ability to create a welcoming environment for both guests and clients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Dunkin' Donuts
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Prepared and served coffee, specialty drinks, and food items quickly and accurately
- Operated register and drive-thru, handling cash and card transactions
- Delivered friendly, efficient service to maintain customer satisfaction
- Maintained cleanliness of prep areas and dining space
Host / Busser
Miller's Ale House
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Greeted and seated guests in a friendly, efficient manner
- Managed to-go orders, including packing and handling customer pick-ups
- Maintained cleanliness of dining and work areas by bussing tables and resetting for new guests
- Supported servers and kitchen staff to ensure smooth restaurant operations
Host
Applebee's
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Welcomed guests and guided seating to maintain efficient table flow
- Assisted with bussing and cleaning to keep the restaurant presentable
- Handled to-go orders and coordinated with staff for timely service
Barn Hand
Seventh Farm Horse Riding School
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Fed horses and managed daily turnout schedules
- Administered medications for sick or injured horses
- Assisted in training green horses, focusing on flatwork to build a foundation for jumping
- Used a variety of riding techniques to improve balance, responsiveness, and confidence under saddle
- Helped prepare horses for jumping by reinforcing consistent rhythm, straightness, and rider aids
Barn Hand
Windy City Arabians Training & Learning Center
06.2015 - 08.2021
- Instructed students of various ages on proper grooming, horse care, and riding techniques
- Provided hands-on riding lessons tailored to the students' needs
- Performed daily barn chores including feeding, watering, stall cleaning, and turning in/out
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized barn environment
- Administered medications, wrapped legs, and monitored health of sick or injured horses
- Assisted in training green horses using groundwork and under-saddle techniques
- Helped prepare horses for shows and student use through consistent conditioning and desensitization work
Education
Bachelor of Science - Equine Studies
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI01.2025
Skills
- Guest service and communication
- Hosting and bussing procedures
- To-go order and drive-thru management
- Cash handling and POS systems
- Time management and multitasking
- Food and beverage preparation
- Teamwork in fast-paced environments
- Horse handling and safety
- Green horse training and groundwork
- Riding instruction (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
- Equine first aid and health monitoring
- Stall and barn management
- Time management
- Friendly and outgoing
- Team player
Timeline
Barista
Dunkin' Donuts
11.2024 - 05.2025
Host
Applebee's
02.2024 - 05.2024
Host / Busser
Miller's Ale House
06.2022 - 08.2024
Barn Hand
Seventh Farm Horse Riding School
10.2021 - 10.2023
Barn Hand
Windy City Arabians Training & Learning Center
06.2015 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Equine Studies
University of Wisconsin-River Falls