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Ruairi Breen

Kilkenny

Summary

I am an Office Manager in Jessica Harrington Racing, showcasing my passion for horse racing. I am hardworking, responsible, and conscientious. I am a highly organised and efficient individual who loves challenges and the feeling of achievement when completing tasks. I have strong people skills which are very important in this industry and strong numerical skills. I am open to new ideas; I learn quickly and can adapt to changes at work. I am comfortable working both on my own and as part of a team.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

Jessica Harrington Racing
Moone
01.2023 - Current
  • A huge part of my role is owner communications, in this position I have daily contact with owners providing them with updates about their horses, this is done through both video and written updates.
  • Attending race meetings to represent Harrington's and meet owners.
  • I help in race planning, I compile race statistics to determine potential options for horses to maximise their chance to win and gain the all important black type.
  • I run the Jessica Harrington social media pages, creating posts and communicating to our large following.

Client Services Intern

Goosebump
Dublin
02.2021 - 08.2024
  • As part of my Commerce degree, I completed an internship with Dublin based advertising agency ‘Goosebump’.
  • I performed the role of client services intern:
  • Liaised with clients as well as third parties to coordinate, perform and complete client goals.
  • I completed tasks such as budgeting, market research, client liaison and pitching to prospective new clients.
  • Working both as an individual and part of a team on several projects
  • Taking ownership and responsibility for my work.

Assistant Manager

Barnfield Stud & Dairy Farm
Kilkenny
04.2016 - 12.2022
  • I managed a horse yard on weekends and during school holidays.
  • I have prepared horses for premier sales, I have learned about feed management and yard maintenance.
  • I performed standard duties of a stud hand and I have been involved in the buying of horses at sales.
  • During this I was also responsible for milking cows, hygiene in the milking parlour and calving duties.

Stud Hand

Rathasker Stud
Naas
06.2020 - 10.2020
  • I worked in Rathasker Stud for the duration of the Yearling prep and sales season.
  • Prepping yearlings for their intended sales as well as showing them at the premier yearling sales.
  • Constantly keeping up to date with stallion results and mares progeny.
  • Duties included that of any yard worker on a stud. Mucking out boxes, lunging and washing of yearlings as well as travelling with them to England.
  • Being involved in the process of having mares covered.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
09-2022

St. Kieran's College
Kilkenny, Ireland
05-2018

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Excellent People Skills
  • Strong Numeracy Skills
  • Qualified in all 7 ECDL Modules
  • Full Driving Licence

Accomplishments

  • Hurling:
  • U14 'Roinn C' Champions - of which I was captain.
  • Juvenile Leinster Schools Champion
  • Junior Leinster & All Ireland Schools Champion
  • U19 'Roinn C' champions.
  • Soccer:
  • U17 Club Player of the year
  • Division 2 Player of the year nominee

Affiliations

Horse Racing Industry:

This is my passion, keeping up daily with the latest news and results both Irish and Internationally. Attending both flat and national hunt race meetings as well as bloodstock sales as often as possible. I regularly work at the sales for various consignors. As well as conducting pedigree analysis on Sales Catalogues. Having purchased and sold horses in the past and continuing to do so into the future.

References

Sarah Love 086 235 2055 - Coolderry, Rathmoylan, Co. Meath - Managing Director Goosebump

Sir Nicholas Nugent 086 243 8899 - Ballinlough Castle, Ballinlough, Crowenstown Little, Co. Westmeath - Executive Director Goffs - Representative for Owner in Jessica Harringtons

Mrs Jessica Harrington 087 256 6129 - Commonstown Stud, Moone, Co. Kildare - Racehorse Trainer

Richie Galway 087 683 5983 - Knockrigg Stud, Knockrigg, Grangecon, Co. Wicklow - Racing Manager Punchestown Racecourse

Timeline

Office Manager

Jessica Harrington Racing
01.2023 - Current

Client Services Intern

Goosebump
02.2021 - 08.2024

Stud Hand

Rathasker Stud
06.2020 - 10.2020

Assistant Manager

Barnfield Stud & Dairy Farm
04.2016 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Commerce -

University College Dublin

St. Kieran's College

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