Christopher Haskins
Chatham,VA
Summary
Hard-working professional with a strong background in customer interactions and service solutions. Highly skilled in conflict resolution, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty. Effective team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently focused on achieving results through efficient and empathetic service. Known for reliability and proactive approach to meeting customer and organizational goals. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the role of Regional Field Services Manager for either the Eastern or Western Region of Virginia.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Salesman
Virginia Farm Bureau Products Division
01.2022 - Current
- Develop and maintain strong customer relationships to drive repeat business
- Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and customer preferences
- Collaborate with team members to create effective promotional strategies
- Provide new product knowledge training to sales staff
- Create sales orders, load and deliver products throughout southern Virginia and northern North Carolina
- Maintain inventory at a satellite distribution center
Senior Field Service Director
Virginia Farm Bureau
01.2020 - Current
- Support Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Membership and Field Services Department and VFBF affiliated corporations
- Assist county Farm Bureaus in meeting their membership, leadership, and advocacy goals while serving as a liaison with Virginia Farm Bureau
- Prioritize county membership growth and retention, relationship management, county Farm Bureau governance, leadership growth and support with a focus on membership engagement
Manager and President
Haskins Farms LLC
06.2000 - Current
- Manager and President of Haskins Farms LLC
- Primary planner, decision maker, record keeper, bookkeeper, mechanic, and laborer of a 50 acre tobacco operation and a 200 head brood cow operation
Substitute Teacher
Pittsylvania County Schools
09.2002 - 06.2004
- Substitute teacher in county middle and high schools
Office Worker
Southside Large Animal Clinic
01.2000 - 06.2004
- Answer phone and schedule appointments for large animal veterinarian
- Stock medicines and cattle supplies
Education
M.A. - History
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA05.2006
B.S. - History, Biology (Ecology and Environmental Science)
Averett University
Danville, VA05.2004
A.A. - Liberal Arts
Danville Community College
Danville, VA05.2002
Skills
- Mechanical and Repairing Skills
- Problem-Solving ability
- Initiative
- Budgeting and maintaining accurate records
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Customer relationship building
- Sales strategy development
- Time management
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
Certification
- BQA (Beef Quality Assured) Certified
- Good Agriculture Practices Certified
Timeline
Salesman
Virginia Farm Bureau Products Division
01.2022 - Current
Senior Field Service Director
Virginia Farm Bureau
01.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Pittsylvania County Schools
09.2002 - 06.2004
Manager and President
Haskins Farms LLC
06.2000 - Current
Office Worker
Southside Large Animal Clinic
01.2000 - 06.2004
B.S. - History, Biology (Ecology and Environmental Science)
Averett University
A.A. - Liberal Arts
Danville Community College
M.A. - History
Virginia State University