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Kate Benner - Darley Flying Start

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CURRICULUM VITAE<br />

<strong>Kate</strong> <strong>Benner</strong><br />

PERSONAL DETAILS<br />

Home Address:<br />

9416 Felsmere Circle, Louisville, KY, 40241, USA<br />

Telephone: +353 87 1906508<br />

E-mail:<br />

kbenner@darleyflyingstart.com<br />

Date of birth: 19 th June 1987<br />

Nationality: American<br />

Marital Status: Single<br />

EDUCATION<br />

Aug 2010-July 2012<br />

<strong>Darley</strong> <strong>Flying</strong> <strong>Start</strong><br />

International Management Training Program for<br />

Potential Thoroughbred Industry Leaders with training<br />

taking place in Ireland, UK, USA, Australia and Dubai.<br />

Attendance at all major thoroughbred race meetings<br />

and sales world wide.<br />

Work Placements completed<br />

USA: Keeneland Sales Company, Kentucky<br />

Australia: Gai Waterhouse Stables<br />

Dubai: John Hyde and Falcon &<br />

Associates<br />

Europe: Ted Voute, UK<br />

2005-2009 University of Kentucky- Lexington, KY<br />

B.Sc. in Equine Science/Management<br />

2001-2005 Ballard High School- Louisville, KY<br />

High School Diploma<br />

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT<br />

September 2009-July 2010<br />

Equibase Company, LLC<br />

Quality Control Coordinator: Responsible for daily<br />

operations including assessing and validating racing<br />

data for North American racetracks, maintaining<br />

Jockey Club databases, and performing customer<br />

service duties supporting the website and products


May 2009-August 2009<br />

May 2007-May 2010<br />

Neil Howard Racing Stable<br />

Stable Employee: Assisted with the care and daily<br />

management of thoroughbreds including<br />

administering therapeutic treatments, bandaging, and<br />

general grooming tasks<br />

Part-Time Work<br />

Fares Farm: Broodmare and yearling care<br />

Warrendale Sales: Groom/Showman/ran cards<br />

University of Kentucky: Equine Research Assistant<br />

ADDITIONAL SKILLS<br />

Languages<br />

English, basic Spanish and French<br />

Information Technology<br />

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power<br />

point, Microsoft Access, Outlook, Internet Explorer,<br />

SAS Database Systems, In-Compass<br />

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS<br />

Sport<br />

Other<br />

Lacrosse, Tennis, Polo<br />

Kayaking, Hiking, Camping, Reading, Travelling<br />

REFEREES<br />

Geoffrey Russell<br />

Director of Sales, Keeneland<br />

Grussell@keeneland.com<br />

Dr. Bob Coleman<br />

Director of Undergraduates-Equine Science/Management<br />

Equine Extension Specialist<br />

rcoleman@uky.edu<br />

Clodagh Kavanagh<br />

General Manager, <strong>Darley</strong> <strong>Flying</strong> <strong>Start</strong><br />

ckavanagh@darleyflyingstart.com

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