Jeffrey A. Matty, Jr.
Bensalem,PA
Summary
Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting and increasing effectiveness through key programs and initiatives of thoroughbred racing. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of the PTHA's daily operations. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing first-rate communication and organizational skills. Recognized for successfully collaborating with management to develop work plans, financials and strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association
Bensalem, PA
01.2022 - Current
- Work closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide daily operational strategy.
- Built relationships with membership, legislatures, and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment within thoroughbred racing.
- Exercise appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
RACING MANAGER
BESECKER RACING STABLE
09.2014 - 12.2021
- Manage 100+ horses at a given time in the portfolio
- Create expense reports, budgets and payment systems
- Assist and advise trainers on entries, nominations, and campaign outlooks
- Assist with purchasing broodmares, yearlings, and two-year olds in training
- Organized and executed the full Besecker dispersal through Fasig-Tipton, December of 2019
- Oversaw and managed results consisting of 750+ wins and 16.5 million in earnings.
Corporate Development Manager
Freedom Business Center
09.2014 - 12.2021
- Implement team building initiatives and support for maintenance of organizational culture
- Research, propose, and implement vendor services to decrease costs to organization
- Develop sales and marketing material for executives and company sales reps
- Interface with CEO to position tasks and responsibilities to ensure growth strategies, company goals, and objectives are aligned
- Liaison between clients and research analysts, ensuring client satisfaction
Assistant Stakes Coordinator
Monmouth Park Racetrack
05.2012 - 08.2014
- Scheduled stakes program and allocated purse structures
- Solicited stakes nominations from trainers across the country
- Ensured payment of nomination and entry fees with bookkeeper
- Reviewed past performances to ensure the best quality fields of eligible horses
Racing Official
Parx Racing
05.2011 - 09.2012
- Entered horses in condition book races
- Assisted stakes coordinator with nominations and entries
- Drew races for that day's card via draw
- Scouted for horses of specific conditions who may have fit into Parx's races
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Sports Marketing
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA05.2014
Skills
- Finance and Accounting Oversight
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Marketing Strategy Development
- Staff Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Additional Information
- Board Of Directors Member (Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association)
- Licensed Real Estate Agent (New Jersey, Pennsylvania)
Timeline
Executive Director
Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association
01.2022 - Current
RACING MANAGER
BESECKER RACING STABLE
09.2014 - 12.2021
Corporate Development Manager
Freedom Business Center
09.2014 - 12.2021
Assistant Stakes Coordinator
Monmouth Park Racetrack
05.2012 - 08.2014
Racing Official
Parx Racing
05.2011 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Management
Saint Joseph's University
Bachelor of Science - Sports Marketing
Saint Joseph's University
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