With
the Victorian thoroughbred breeding industry growing strongly, the stories of
success in the sales ring and on the racetrack have also been increasing.
Off the back of this growth, Thoroughbred Breeders Victoria has established a
new position of Marketing & Communications Officer.
Jessica Moodie, with a strong family background in the breeding industry and
exceptional marketing and communications qualifications, will start in this new
role later this month.
Jessica grew up in a family consumed by racing and breeding. Under the brand
Contract Racing and more recently Hesket Bloodstock, the family business has
achieved enormous success out of the breeding barn and on the race track.
Jessica has a Bachelor of Arts (focusing on Media & Communications), from
the University of Melbourne and is currently completing her Masters in the same
field.
She has also undertaken important public relations and social media roles for
the Victoria Racing Club and Godolphin in recent years.
"Having grown up around the thoroughbred racing and breeding industries with
incredibly accomplished and passionate parents, I am grateful to have inherited
their keen interests as well as their strong work ethic," Jessica said.
"When contemplating what type of work to pursue, complementing my own passion
for thoroughbred racing and breeding with my studies was a very natural
progression.
"It is a great privilege to be appointed in this new role at TBV, and I have
now realised one of my ultimate ambitions. I am eager to commence my work with
the team at TBV and strive to cement the prestige of thoroughbred racing and breeding
in Victoria."
Jessica will work alongside TBV Executive Officer Patrick Clancy who will
shortly begin an additional role of Director of Policy for Thoroughbred
Breeders Australia.
President of TBV James O'Brien said the appointment of Jessica to the new role
was a feather in the cap of TBV.
"The quality of candidates applying for this position was exceptional with
applicants from across Australia and overseas. Jessica was a stand out across
this quality group of people.
"The TBV Committee welcomes Jessica on board and looks forward to her
contributing to the further growth of our local industry."
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