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Lara Heric

Lara Heric

Entrepreneur And Freelancer
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Summary

With a passion for making a meaningful impact in society, I bring a unique blend of creativity, determination, and keen attention to detail to my work. Thriving in environments that provide clear direction while allowing for creative freedom, I am committed to driving sustainability and creating impactful solutions. By maintaining a balanced work-life approach, I enhance motivation and effectiveness, seamlessly integrating personal interests with professional responsibilities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Research Assistant Intern

Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences
09.2023 - 07.2024
  • Developed a citizen science platform for monitoring biodiversity on equine yards.
  • Co-authored a research paper.
  • Developed proficiency in various software programs used for data analysis and presentation purposes.
  • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Conducted thorough statistical analyses on collected data sets to derive meaningful conclusions from research findings.

Creative Entrepreneur & Small Business Owner

Self-employeed
12.2021 - Current
  • Built strong brand recognition and customer loyalty by delivering high-quality products and services consistently over time.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with exceptional project management skills and timely delivery of products and services.

Graphic and Web Designer

Self-employeed
09.2019 - Current
  • Implemented responsive design techniques to ensure optimal viewing on multiple devices and screen sizes.
  • Developed custom graphics for websites, ensuring consistent branding and visual identity across all platforms.
  • Provided ongoing support and maintenance for client websites after launch, addressing any technical issues or design updates as needed.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.

Restaurant Worker

FALLA
10.2024 - Current
  • Successfully balanced multiple responsibilities simultaneously, including taking orders, serving meals, clearing tables, and attending to guest needs promptly.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure accuracy of orders, resulting in fewer customer complaints.
  • Greeted customers at front counter to answer questions and input meal orders into POS system.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized dining area for an enjoyable dining experience.

Warehouse Worker

Olympia
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
  • Achieved timely dispatch of orders using effective time management strategies during the picking process.
  • Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.

Horse Riding Instructor

Konjeniško Društvo Pesnica
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Evaluated rider performance regularly, adjusting lesson plans as needed for optimal results.
  • Taught proper communication and riding commands for optimal control and safety around horses.
  • Managed stable operations efficiently, ensuring proper care for horses while maintaining a clean work environment.

Server

Gostilna Kramberger
01.2019 - 06.2020
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.

Horse Groom

McLean Reitsport
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Prepared horses for riding, competitions and shows to condition animals to perform at best.
  • Facilitated smooth communication between staff members regarding individual horse needs and scheduling adjustments as needed.
  • Collaborated with veterinarians to administer treatments, vaccinations, and monitor ongoing medical conditions in horses.

Education

Technical Upper Secondary Education - Digital Communications And Media

SŠOM
Maribor, Slovenia
04.2016 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Animal Husbandry (Equine, Sports, And Business)

Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Scienes
Velp, Netherlands
04.2020 - 01.2024

Skills

    Microsoft Office

    Adobe Software

    WordPress

    HTML/CSS

    SPSS

    Research Skills

    Data Processing

    Statistical Analysis

    Report Writing

    Digital marketing

    Social Media

    Content creation

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 28/01/2001
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Slovene

Publications

GREEN TREASURES: INVESTIGATING THE BIODIVERSITY POTENTIAL OF EQUINE YARDS THROUGH THE PRESENCE AND QUALITY OF LANDSCAPE FEATURES IN THE NETHERLANDS, Inga A. Wolframm, Lara Heric, Andrew M. Allen, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0301168

Interests

Photography and videography

Animal welfare

Art and crafting

Timeline

Restaurant Worker

FALLA
10.2024 - Current

Warehouse Worker

Olympia
08.2024 - 10.2024

Research Assistant Intern

Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences
09.2023 - 07.2024

Creative Entrepreneur & Small Business Owner

Self-employeed
12.2021 - Current

Horse Groom

McLean Reitsport
08.2021 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Science - Animal Husbandry (Equine, Sports, And Business)

Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Scienes
04.2020 - 01.2024

Graphic and Web Designer

Self-employeed
09.2019 - Current

Server

Gostilna Kramberger
01.2019 - 06.2020

Technical Upper Secondary Education - Digital Communications And Media

SŠOM
04.2016 - 01.2020

Horse Riding Instructor

Konjeniško Društvo Pesnica
01.2016 - 01.2019
Lara HericEntrepreneur And Freelancer