Brian Taylor
San Tan Valley,Arizona
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Latin America Dairy Productivity Manager
Land O'Lakes
04.2016 - Current
- Developed strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities even when meeting virtually for extended periods (2020-2023).
- Cultivated partnerships with external stakeholders to maximize business opportunities and extend network reach within industry sector.
- Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Launched new products and services with thorough market research, leading to increased revenue growth.
- Championed diversity and inclusion efforts within theworkplace, resulting in an inclusive environment that fostered creativity and innovation among employees from various backgrounds.
Latin America Manager
Calva Products
06.1997 - 04.2016
- Opened and developed Calva's milk replacer business in Mexico including Calva Internacional (Mexican BU), product registrations, coordinated logistics/border crossing, set up distributors and trained sales people.
- Developed relationships with key accounts and distributors in Mexico and Panama.
- Developed and maintained direct sales to large dairies and distributors in Utah, Washington, Oregon, New Mexico, Texas and Arizona.
Mexico Division Manager
Coast Grain Co.
10.1992 - 06.1997
- Formulated and sold complete dairy feed and supplements.
- Developed value added, niche feeds for deer, quail, pets, backyard chickens and pets to improve profitability during economically challenging times in Mexico.
- Managed team of two salespeople, five warehouse personnel and four finance and office staff.
- Coordinated importation and sales of up to four truckloads of feed per day.
Education
Master of Science - Animal Sciences
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.1989
Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.1986
Skills
- Workforce Management
- Marketing
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Sales management
- Revenue Forecasting
- Employee Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Training and Development
- Problem-Solving
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Latin America Dairy Productivity Manager
Land O'Lakes
04.2016 - Current
Latin America Manager
Calva Products
06.1997 - 04.2016
Mexico Division Manager
Coast Grain Co.
10.1992 - 06.1997
Master of Science - Animal Sciences
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences
University of Arizona
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