Abbey Huffman
Crestwood,KY
Summary
Goal-oriented individual enthusiastically pursuing a communications related career in the horse racing industry. Knowledgeable about various aspects in the industry and experienced in multimedia skills. Striving to combine my passion for racing with my "people person" personality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Exercise Rider
Ian Wilkes Racing Stable
Goshen, KY
05.2020 - Current
- Exercise racehorses during training hours
- Responsible for putting horses on Theraplate each day
- Barn housekeeping duties
Barista
Common Grounds
Lexington, KY
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences
- Learned every menu preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet all customer needs
- Made and served several café beverages per day with speed, quality and consistency
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages
- Memorized ingredients and recipes for all specialty drinks
- Constantly expanded personal knowledge of coffee styles and varieties
- Prioritized drink requests while managing interruptions
Exercise Rider
Pat Huffman Racing Stable
LaGrange , KY
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Exercised racehorses every morning
- Assisted in stable chores
Stable Hand
Ian Wilkes Racing Stable
, KY
05.2017 - 11.2019
- Performs a wide variety of hands on tasks in the morning and afternoon.
- Works spring, summer and fall seasons when the team is in Kentucky or New York.
Production Assistant
HRRN - Horse Racing Radio Network
Louisville , KY
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Production Assistant for the 2018 Breeders Cup and the 2019 Kentucky Derby weekend
- Spotted and gathered meaningful interviews
- Helped rundown the show and give input
- Communicated with other team members
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05.2020
High School Diploma -
Oldham County High School
Buckner, KY05.2017
Skills
- Strong communication
- Responsibility
- Organization
- Multimedia creativity
- Reliability
- Time Management
Related Experience
- Board Member for Nexus Racing Club - performed various tasks including running social media, communicating with partners and members, pitched ideas, and holding conference calls.
- Reporter for the Midway Messenger - reported and wrote stories for the horse racing beat for the online certification.
- Crew Member for the UK Student News Network newscast and sportscast - performed all the tasks involved in putting together a newscast including reporting, anchoring, interviewing, shooting and editing, writing, producing and graphics.
Timeline
Exercise Rider
Ian Wilkes Racing Stable
05.2020 - Current
Exercise Rider
Pat Huffman Racing Stable
05.2019 - 09.2019
Barista
Common Grounds
01.2019 - 03.2020
Production Assistant
HRRN - Horse Racing Radio Network
11.2018 - 05.2019
Stable Hand
Ian Wilkes Racing Stable
05.2017 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
University of Kentucky
High School Diploma -
Oldham County High School
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