Jacob Anderson
Connersville,IN
Summary
Hardworking person with experience in teamwork, along with a strong individual work ethic. Attention to detail while maintaining a safe environment for myself and fellow coworkers. Basic knowledge of operating and maintaining some farm equipment. A willingness to learn new things and gain new skills.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Starter
Turfway Park
Florence, KY
12.2025 - Current
- Reoccurring seasonal position: Dec 2023 - Mar 2024, Dec 2024 - Mar 2025.
- Executed race preparations and coordination with team members for efficiency.
- Ensure the safety of coworkers, horses, and jockeys during all activities.
- Evaluated horses at starting gate to determine optimal training strategies
- Communicated with trainers and owners regarding horses' performance, and recommended actions.
- Efficiently position the starting gate accurately for each race to maintain standards.
Farm Hand
South Point Farm
Franklin , IN
04.2025 - Current
- Ensured regular cleaning and maintenance of stalls for safe living environments.
- Facilitated daily exercise routines for horses to promote health maintenance.
- Utilized equipment to perform essential maintenance for effective farm operations.
- Executed tasks assigned by farm owner to uphold aesthetics and functionality.
- Executed repairs and maintenance on fences, barns, watering systems, and training devices.
Assistant Starter
Horseshoe Indianapolis
Shelbyville, IN
04.2020 - Current
- Operated and positioned the starting gate accurately for each race to maintain standards.
- Ensure the starting gate equipment is set up properly before each race to maximize efficiency for the Starter.
Assistant Starter
Oaklawn Racing & Gaming
Hot Springs, AR
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Reoccurring seasonal position: Dec 2020 - May 2021, Dec 2021 - May 2022, Dec 2022 - May 2023.
Assistant Starter
Colonial Downs
New Kent, VA
07.2019 - 09.2019
Assistant Starter
Finger Lakes Race Track
Farmington, NY
2015 - 2019
Education
High School Diploma -
Manchester-Shortsville Central School
Shortsville, NY06-2010
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Race coordination
- Safety management
- Team collaboration
- Individual work ethic
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and hardworking
- Task prioritization
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Starter
Turfway Park
12.2025 - Current
Farm Hand
South Point Farm
04.2025 - Current
Assistant Starter
Horseshoe Indianapolis
04.2020 - Current
Assistant Starter
Oaklawn Racing & Gaming
12.2019 - 05.2020
Assistant Starter
Colonial Downs
07.2019 - 09.2019
Assistant Starter
Finger Lakes Race Track
2015 - 2019
High School Diploma -
Manchester-Shortsville Central School