Professional Experience

Import / Export Agent, International Racehorse Transport, Miami, FL 12/06–5/10

· Coordinated horse transport between South America & Europe.

· Organized quarantine facilities, travel logistics and Jockey Club registration.

· Executed new business development strategies & demonstrated ability to improve procedures.

· Maintained excellent written and oral communication skills, problem resolution abilities, and

high level of confidentiality.

· Monitored the integrity of company standards when working with subcontractors.

(Above work required around the clock attention.)

Farm Manager / Personal Assistant, Reata Polo Farms, Wellington, FL 3/04–9/06

· Director of polo operations in Alpine, Texas.

· Managed 30 horse polo property.

· Foreman of construction site for an 18 stall barn, including the installation of a polo field.

· Assisted in the beginning of a thoroughbred stable.

Marketing Director / Stadium Manager, Royal Palm Polo Sports Club, Boca Raton, FL 10/01-5/04

· Established business relations, and customized sponsorship packages for clients.

· Coordinated corporate visits and host to patrons & players during tournaments.

· Managed staff of 12 to run stadium for spectators.

· Advertising Sales Manager of Polo Players’ Edition.

Belmont Stakes Coordinator, The New York Racing Association, Elmont, NY 9/98 – 2/01

· Assisted in the design of the first CD ROM Brochure in the industry.

· Corresponded with private clients to improve tourism at NYRA.

Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer, The New York Racing Association, Saratoga Springs, NY 9/97 – 9/98

· Responsible for tracking Belmont sponsorship payments.

· Liaison between horsemen and healthcare officials regarding benefits & payment.

(Held seasonal positions for businesses including;

KatieRich Farms, Narvick International, Fasig –Tipton, Fox Lair Thoroughbred Rehabilitation)

Volunteer

La Escuelita, Limon #2, Santana, Nicaragua 3/2011-5/2011

Education

State University of New York at Cortland, Bachelor of Arts in Education 1995

North London University, Minor in Geography 1995

New York University, Certificate in Marketing 1999

References available upon request.