Dean Keppler
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Experience
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BloodHorse
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Copy Editor
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Jul 2023 - Present
• Ensure that text is correct regarding factual data, spelling, grammar, punctuation, terminology, semantics, and formatting, following the guidelines of the BloodHorse style guide and AP style. • Check each piece of writing to ensure it is sensible, fair, and well-executed. • Responsible for adding headlines, sub headers, footnotes, and photo captions as necessary. • Assist in adding press releases and digital content to the content management system. • Ensure that text is correct regarding factual data, spelling, grammar, punctuation, terminology, semantics, and formatting, following the guidelines of the BloodHorse style guide and AP style. • Check each piece of writing to ensure it is sensible, fair, and well-executed. • Responsible for adding headlines, sub headers, footnotes, and photo captions as necessary. • Assist in adding press releases and digital content to the content management system.
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The Van Dyk Group
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Broker-Salesperson
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Aug 2017 - Present
• Consult with clients regarding the renting, buying, and selling of residential properties in Ocean County, N.J., specializing in adult communities. • Evaluate (MLS) property listings, interview prospective customers, accompany clients to property sites, and discuss conditions of sale. • Conferred with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, lawyers, and pest control operators to ensure that the terms and conditions of purchase agreements were met before closing dates. • Prepare contracts, purchase agreements, and closing statements. Show less
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TVG Network Betfair US
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Online Racing Analyst/Handicapper/Writer
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May 2016 - Dec 2019
• Facilitate, promote, market, manage and track the implementation of online exchange wagering for New Jersey. • Keep updated ROI and Analytics of Selections; Wagering Trends; and Exemplify the Stark Differences between Odds available on the traditional Tote vs. Exchange. • Write weekly feature articles and blog entries for the BetfairUSA exchange site on upcoming stake races, handicapping trends, track-specific reports, and industry-related news. • Assist with On-track promotions/seminars and live TV for BetfairUSA/TVG. Show less
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Paulick Report
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Lexington, Kentucky, United States
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Horse Racing Handicapper/Writer/Columnist--
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Mar 2015 - Jan 2016
• Columnist and writer of Kepp’s Korner, a daily handicapping analysis designed for the simulcast player. It focused on trainer angles and racetrack spot plays from across the country. • Provided original interviews and reporting of racetrack trends; Q & A's with jockeys, trainers, professional handicappers, and other industry/racetrack executives. • Columnist and writer of Kepp’s Korner, a daily handicapping analysis designed for the simulcast player. It focused on trainer angles and racetrack spot plays from across the country. • Provided original interviews and reporting of racetrack trends; Q & A's with jockeys, trainers, professional handicappers, and other industry/racetrack executives.
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Houseabilities Realty
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Yonkers, New York, United States
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Licensed Real Estate Associate
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Jan 2001 - Jan 2012
• Consulted with clients regarding the renting, buying and selling of residential properties in Westchester County, N.Y. • Consulted with clients regarding the renting, buying and selling of residential properties in Westchester County, N.Y.
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Daily Racing Form
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Mar 2001 - Nov 2008
• Developed DRF Press book sector from inception into excess of $1-million-dollar lucrative division both online and print. • Established and initiated the new Elements of Handicapping paperback series that sold 42K plus copies in the first year of inception. • Supervised & introduced new marketing & book sale promotional programs while working with internal Marketing and Promotion management teams, outside vendors, and the National Book Network sales distribution center. • Orchestrated the creation of over 45 new DRF Press titles while soliciting and building relationships with over 25 seasoned and new authors. • Managed appropriate marketing materials and sales sheets including writing/editing promotional copy for online initiatives, catalogs, brochures, advertisements, press releases, fan guides and company daily newspaper. • Negotiated and generated author contracts; Established P & L for each title, as well as marketing goals and profitability of books, merchandise, fan-education guides, and other company-driven incentives. Show less
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American Kennel Club
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Non-profit Organization Management
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200 - 300 Employee
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Managing Editor
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Jan 1996 - Mar 2001
• Managed and developed three performance-dog publications including award-winning AKC Afield magazine. • Managed and developed three performance-dog publications including award-winning AKC Afield magazine.
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Education
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Richard Stockton State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA