Carl D. Hays III
Eagle
Summary
Dynamic executive with a proven track record at Agventure Tech, leading innovative AI-driven projects and securing patents. Expert in strategic planning and high-performance team building, I excel in driving business development and managing investor relations, consistently delivering measurable outcomes and fostering strategic partnerships.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Agventure Tech
Eagle
04.2024 - Current
- Directed agriculture technology company specializing in autonomous utility vehicles for orchards.
- Researched and secured non-provisional patent for innovative artificial intelligence platform.
- Demonstrated artificial intelligence platform in vineyards.
- Developed advanced machine learning applications utilizing diverse statistical methods to meet objectives.
- Led engineering team in designing, building, testing, and connecting autonomous utility vehicle with Cloudflare database and mobile applications.
- Provided product and project management services to Simplot's cutting edge Cattle Health program.
- Transitioning to executive leadership team to scale company.
Vice President of Revenue
Willowview Consulting LLC
Eagle
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Launched and directed marketing division, overhauling willowviewconsulting.com for government projects and developing willowview.us for commercial initiatives.
- Crafted comprehensive marketing roadmap targeting diverse audiences and implementing digital strategies for measurable outcomes.
- Developed and deployed a machine learning campaign using seamless AI and HubSpot.
- Provided product and project management services to Simplot's cutting-edge cattle management solution.
- Established business development processes, integrated CRM, and conducted over 100 discovery meetings to promote engineering services.
Director of Channel Development
Elevat-iot
03.2018 - 03.2023
- Crafted core value propositions that generated 2,500 active subscriptions and established a 50,000 asset sales pipeline by 2025.
- Invented and implemented machine-IoT sales processes for over 10 fluid power companies, enabling co-selling with channel partners.
- Developed and managed Salesforce CRM, optimizing pipeline stages, marketing campaigns, and reporting dashboards.
- Published a master's thesis on Operating Equipment Effectiveness OpEE to enhance productivity.
Account Executive
Western Integrated Technologies
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Worked closely with engineers on electrification projects and introduced elevat-iot telematics to monitor and measure performance of equipment.
- Managed major accounts in Boise office.
- Quickly identified as having leadership skills and recruited to elevat.
Agribusiness Consultant
Sawtooth LLC
12.2014 - 07.2017
- Advise Nutrient Management Systems on product introduction to Idaho.
- Advise growers on soil fertility to increase per plant production without sacrificing quality.
- Provided products to enhance fertility program for 2000+ production acres or organic green beans.
Tomato Acquisition Team
Morning Star Packing
06.2014 - 11.2014
- Recruited tomato growing acres, overseeing entire process from planting to processing.
- Organized detailed grower list for California to facilitate regional operations.
- Managed relationships with key companies to drive Research and Development in tomato programs, stabilizing yields and conserving resources.
- Administered Salesforce CRM solution, providing database mapping and technical support for enhanced reporting.
District Manager
Ag Spectrum
11.2010 - 04.2013
- Recruited 4 specialty crop growers with 10,000 acres and 2.5 million in planned revenue.
- Established trials in citrus, almonds, pomegranates and pistachios.
- Responsible for innovation of Huey helicopter foliar spray solution which delivered products to groves when rain compromised accessibility at critical times.
Territory Manager
Novariant, Autofarm
03.2006 - 11.2010
- Managed sales operations across New Mexico, Arizona, and California with five major resellers.
- Increased Autofarm dealer sales by 200-500% over prior year while exceeding quota.
- Managed channel partners - Quinn Company (13 locations), Lawrence Tractor (3 locations) and Cal Coast (2 locations).
- Designed and managed Salesforce pipeline and reporting for global sales force.
Service Member
USAF National Guard & USA Reserve
11.2004 - 03.2008
- Grade E4 United States Army Reserve and United States Air Force National Guard.
- Served in Judge Advocate General Section 6045th Garrison San Jose, for United States Army.
- Served at Command Post Moffett Field Air Force Base, for Air Force National Guard.
Education
Doctoral Candidate - Business Administration emphasis in Data Analytics
George Fox University
Newberg, ORM.S. - Agribusiness
California Polytechnic
San Luis Obispo, CAB.A. - Philosophy
Pacific University
Forest Grove, ORSkills
- Executive Leadership
- Strategic Partnerships
- Strategic planning
- Project Management
- Product Management
- Research and Development
- Artifiical Intelligence Applications
- High Performance Team Building
- Financial Managment
- Business Development
- Investor Management
- Digital marketing
Qualifications Summary
A seasoned servant leader with rapid research and development capabilities focused on delivering cutting edge AI and machine learning technology with practical value to the market.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Agventure Tech
04.2024 - Current
Vice President of Revenue
Willowview Consulting LLC
03.2023 - 04.2024
Director of Channel Development
Elevat-iot
03.2018 - 03.2023
Account Executive
Western Integrated Technologies
07.2017 - 04.2018
Agribusiness Consultant
Sawtooth LLC
12.2014 - 07.2017
Tomato Acquisition Team
Morning Star Packing
06.2014 - 11.2014
District Manager
Ag Spectrum
11.2010 - 04.2013
Territory Manager
Novariant, Autofarm
03.2006 - 11.2010
Service Member
USAF National Guard & USA Reserve
11.2004 - 03.2008
Doctoral Candidate - Business Administration emphasis in Data Analytics
George Fox University
M.S. - Agribusiness
California Polytechnic
B.A. - Philosophy
Pacific University
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