Chris Damron
Jonesboro,AR
Summary
Dynamic owner and operator with a proven track record at Damron Land Leveling, excelling in customer relations and project management. Cultivated strong client relationships, leading to repeat business and referrals. Skilled in budget development and financial reporting, achieving significant growth through strategic planning and exceptional service delivery.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner and Operator
Damron Land Leveling
12.2022 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Surveyed, designed and leveled land to make it more manageable and profitable
- Worked with Farmers, USDA and NRCS representatives to apply and get financial aide for leveling projects
Broker
JBR Logistics
03.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with farmers, truck drivers and rice mills earning their trust and loyalty through consistent communication and on time deliveries
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing any concerns or questions from clients promptly and professionally.
- Developed a reputation for integrity and ethical conduct within the brokerage community, leading to increased trust from clients and colleagues alike.
- Negotiated favorable terms for clients during transactions, maximizing their profits in both buying and selling scenarios.
- Cultivated a wide network of professional contacts, increasing referral business and expanding client base over time.
- Answered inquiries and provided information to sales representatives, distributed appropriate paperwork, and fulfilled quote requests to deliver excellent customer support.
Owner and Operator
4020 Farms
01.2006 - 12.2022
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
- Experience with crop loans, budgets, cash flow summaries and balance sheets
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
RED Transport
01.2015 - 02.2022
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Managed financial aspects of business operations including budgeting, expense tracking, invoice processing, and tax filing.
Farm Laborer
W&W Farms
01.1996 - 09.2012
- Collaborated with coworkers to complete daily farm tasks efficiently and quickly.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Cultivated soil, sowed crops, and controlled weeds by slashing or chemical spraying.
- Loaded and unloaded containers of materials and products on trucks, trailers and railcars by hand or with forklift truck.
- Watered plants during growing seasons and closely monitored crops for growth progress or issues.
- Improved farm efficiency through proper maintenance of farm equipment and machinery.
- Safely operated heavy machinery such as tractors, harvesters, and tillers to cultivate land for planting new crops.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business And Management
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR12-2005
Skills
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Project management
- Operations management
- Project estimating
- Business development
- Budget development
Accomplishments
- Private pilot license
- Craighead County Farm Bureau President 2025-Current
- Craighead County Farm Family of the Year 2020
- American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award National Contestant 2018
- Arkansas Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award Winner 2017
- Craighead County Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award Recipient: 2012,2013,2015,2016
- Arkansas Farm Bureau- Craighead County Board of Directors, memeber: 2012-Present
- Make-A-Wish Foundation Ambassador 2009-Present
- Ag for Autism Ambassador 2020-Present
Timeline
Owner and Operator
Damron Land Leveling
12.2022 - Current
Broker
JBR Logistics
03.2022 - Current
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
RED Transport
01.2015 - 02.2022
Owner and Operator
4020 Farms
01.2006 - 12.2022
Farm Laborer
W&W Farms
01.1996 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business And Management
Arkansas State University
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