Anna Locke
South Haven,KS
Summary
Dynamic agronomy professional with proven expertise at MKC, excelling in operations management and budget analysis. Achieved significant cost reductions while enhancing customer satisfaction. Skilled in inventory control and effective communication, driving team performance and sales growth. Committed to delivering innovative solutions and maintaining regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Agronomy Operations Manager
MKC (Mid-Kansas Coop)
Wellington, KS
04.2022 - Current
- Oversaw operations of agronomy employees in Wellington and Danville, including field application processes and tender drivers.
- Executed innovative strategies that lowered operating costs without sacrificing customer satisfaction.
- Addressed customer complaints swiftly to maintain optimal satisfaction levels.
- Analyzed monthly agronomy budget to uncover cost reduction possibilities.
- Administered inventories of fertilizers and chemicals for efficient management.
- Facilitated direct sales of chemicals and fertilizers to customers on-site and during field applications.
- Generated daily work orders in AgWorld for comprehensive liquid and dry applications.
Agronomy Sales & Service
PAC (Progressive Ag Coop)
Wellington, KS
01.2016 - 04.2022
- Facilitated management of agronomy employees in Wellington & Danville, overseeing operations of field applications and tender drivers.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding billings, payments, account status.
- Resolved discrepancies between customers' remittances and invoices received.
- Generated daily work orders in AgWorld for liquid and dry applications for customers
- Collected soil samples from customer farms and provided recommendations for chemical and fertilizer applications based on the soil samples.
- Fabricated hydraulic hoses according to industry standards.
Increased sales of bearings and seals through effective marketing strategies.
Coordinated supply chain operations for feed and seed products to optimize performance. - Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Counter Sales and Grain-grader
Farmers Coop Grain Assn.
Wellington, KS
01.1998 - 01.2016
- Examined and tested grain during harvesting seasons of wheat, corn, soybeans, and milo.
- General laborer responsible for loading customer feed, seed, merchandise, chemical products and fertilizers
- Managed billing of chemical and fertilizer work orders, merchandise, and other customer-related tickets
- Submitted scale tickets, bills, LP tickets, and required paper documentation.
- Streamlined cleaning and organization of warehouses and offices, ensuring cleanliness through regular sweeping and mopping
- Created hydraulic hoses tailored to specific industry needs.
Managed sales for bearings and seals, driving revenue growth.
Delivered high-quality feed and seed products to enhance agricultural productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wellington High School
Wellington05-2003
Associate of Science - General Biology
Cowley County Community College
Arkansas City, KS05-2005
Bachelor of Science - General Biology
Emporia State University
Emporia, KSBachelor of Science - General Biology
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05-2007
Skills
- Operations management
- Budget analysis
- Inventory control
- Field application
- Customer service
- Sales leadership
- Team management
- Regulatory compliance
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Employee evaluations
- Task prioritization
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Achievement: Dale Carnegie Course: Skills for Success
- Peak Performance Management Series Completion
- 25 year Service Award within MKC
Affiliations
- 4-H parent volunteer through Happy Hustlers Club
- Raising show pigs and goats with our children
- Raising cattle, farming & haying on our family farm
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Agronomy Operations Manager
MKC (Mid-Kansas Coop)
04.2022 - Current
Agronomy Sales & Service
PAC (Progressive Ag Coop)
01.2016 - 04.2022
Counter Sales and Grain-grader
Farmers Coop Grain Assn.
01.1998 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Wellington High School
Associate of Science - General Biology
Cowley County Community College
Bachelor of Science - General Biology
Emporia State University
Bachelor of Science - General Biology
Wichita State University
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