August E. Meyer Email & Phone Number

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

I'll be calling the races and setting the morning line odds. This is a dream job come true !

I write and blog for the Winning Ponies handicapping site. Since 2008, I have provided story content, free selections, and covered topics in racing.

Daily handicapper creating selections as the "Professor of Ponies."

• Planned kickoff for the advance deposit wagering site “Keeneland Select”• Hired as first satellite employee for the Keeneland Association• Designed promotions and contests for members• Kept apprised of all wagering sites and created strategies for new products• Coordinated email and snail mail correspondence for members• Maintained a profile among high-end players• Created content for blogs and handicapping selections• Incorporated sales and marketing content for target audiences• Conducted handicapping seminars• Assisted Turfway Park with handicapping contests, and filled in as back-up track announcer

• Directed media purchasing and advertising for River Downs• Oversaw, and planned a budget of $300,000 per year• Created all promotional events for the calendar year• Maintained relationships with all media partners and reps• Implemented sales and sponsorship contracts• Worked with advertising agency to create all artwork• Hosted the “Regular Guy” radio show on 1530 Homer• Designed handicapping seminars for visiting groups• Worked as on-air talent for “Regular Guy” handicapping TV show• Hired, trained, and scheduled internship program• Filled in as the track announcer for an interim basis

Florence, Kentucky

• Managed Race Book operations• Planned educational programs about handicapping and horseracing• Oversaw the FasTrack Rewards program, including budgeting, staffing and scheduling• Created player programs that were directed in the marketing department• Planned and hosted player trips to Las Vegas, Laughlin, and Reno, Nevada• Hosted “Turfway Track Talk” on 1360 Homer• Worked as on-air talent for the Television Games Network on major race days

Graduated, High School/Secondary Diploma Programs

Activities and Societies: Football, mentor program for elementary students.

B.A. Social Studies, Secondary Education And Teaching, Graduated