Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
In charge of all aspects of running a branded meat company that markets locally grown beef lamb and pork. From attending farmers markets every week of the year to procurement and animal welfare of livestock used in the business.
Twenty three years of marketing of commercial cattle breeding stock.
Calling on potential customers and selling current inventory.
Traveling to sales and ranches to evaluate cattle for purchase or contract marketing.
Organizing annual special replacement cattle sale.
Calling upon potential customers to obtain sales listings for an online agriculture sales platform.
Conducting negotiations between both buyer and seller of agriculture commodities, equipment and livestock.
Managed a self-employed traditional farm of over two thousand acres that produced milo, wheat, alfalfa and livestock production.
Strategically planed out farming programs using risk management to contain risks and produce profits.
Consulted with financial lenders and agronomist to plan a successful crop and livestock production year.
Oversaw receiving and shipping of cattle in and out of a livestock auction facility.
Supervised a crew of employees to sort cattle in uniform groups to be marketed.
Monitored health conditions of livestock at premises waiting to be marketed.
Worked with buyers, sellers, veterinarians, state officials and logistic specialist to coordinate a successful transition from buyers to sellers.