Marien Van Der Hoven

Implemented an equine research program and coordinated, supervised, and scheduled program activities using a high-speed treadmill to monitor metabolic functions during exercise. Managed research databases and contributed to data collection/analysis and publication-ready reports while overseeing budgeting, inventory, preventive maintenance, and compliance with IACUC/OSHA protocols.

Provided veterinary technician support in an ambulatory practice serving training facilities and racetracks, including treatments, medication administration, physical exams, and lameness evaluation support. Assisted with imaging (digital radiography), ultrasound and endoscopy procedures, surgery prep/recovery, medical handling (catheters/tubes), sample collection, and accurate medical recordkeepin

Assisted associate veterinarians in ambulatory equine practice, supporting physical exams, lameness-related jogging assessments, and treatments with medication administration. Supported stall-side surgeries and diagnostic procedures, assisted with euthanasia/necropsy, maintained medical documentation, and managed schedules for veterinary technicians.

Trained and schooled horses and ponies for riding, showing, vaulting, and therapy for regular and special-needs riders while maintaining farm equipment and riding tack. Managed vaccination/deworming and treatment records for 25 animals, coordinated summer camp events and shows, and coached riders to local, regional, and state-level competitions including Special Olympics.

Managed general stud operations and led labor management of 15 workers, overseeing exercise, training, and showing of horses in hand, under saddle, and in harness. Handled breeding-related care (stallion husbandry, syncing broodmares, in-hand breeding, foaling), administered medical treatments, maintained records, and supported marketing and public relations while teaching and competing in dressag

Taught English, Mathematics, and Natural Science for Grades 6–8, including setting up and grading exams and supporting annual curriculum delivery. Managed day-to-day classroom instruction and student assessment for multiple subjects.

Led and directed the company sales team to achieve revenue goals by developing and implementing sales strategies, setting targets, analyzing performance data, and coaching staff. Managed hiring and training and built customer relationships while coordinating with other departments to resolve customer issues.

Provided administrative and organizational support to the managing director, including scheduling, travel organization, correspondence, and document preparation. Served as a point of contact and maintained confidentiality while supporting professional and personal management tasks.

Coordinated international export shipments by handling documentation, arranging transportation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and communicating with clients and freight forwarders. Prepared export documentation, booked cargo, tracked shipments, and resolved shipment issues using logistics and enterprise resource planning systems.

Completed a post-graduate degree in Didactics of Higher Education from the University of Pretoria in 1992–1994.

Earned a Bachelor's degree in Equine Science from Tshwane University of Technology in 1990–1994.

Earned a Bachelor's degree in Human Aesthetics from Tshwane University of Technology in 1987–1989.