Clair Foster
Dos Palos,CA
Summary
Background and passion for the field of Agriculture. Central Valley native and Dos Palos Community 4-H leader. CSU Fresno graduate. Strong effective leader and contributor to a team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Administrator
Nickel Family, LLC Dba San Juan Ranching Co.
07.2021 - Current
- Manage ranch office in day-to-day operations.
- Accounts receivable and payable processed in timely manner.
- Entering and tracking payroll labor costs.
- Tracking and keeping record of crop yields and reports; updating daily/weekly.
- Manage relations with other growers.
- Maintaining water usage per crop and field.
- Create purchase orders and track inventory.
- Frequent use Excel and Famous 6.2.
Purchasing Manager
Irrigation Design and Construction
09.2016 - 06.2021
- Purchase all materials for retail and construction needs
- Negotiate and communicate with vendors on price of material to ensure best cost
- Maintain inventory for 9 retail locations and assist over 20 sales team associates in buying materials for quote-based jobs
- Responsible for bulk buying and quoting
- Frequently utilize SAGE 2016
- Communicate regularly with sales team on updates and timelines of material and supervise staff
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and stay up to date with market fluctuation
- Hired as Purchasing Assistant and promoted to Purchasing Manager within year and a half.
Management Trainee
Enterprise
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Assisted car rental customers in fast-paced sales environment, focusing on providing excellent customer service and satisfaction
- Completed rental agreements for individual customers and companies
- Focused on team building, implemented business ideas centered around boosting sales, upgraded protection services, and assisted branch Manager in managing their own business.
Office Assistant
Koda Farms & Milling
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Completed all front office reception duties, including counter assistance, weighing of trucks, truck check-in, filing, balancing gas logs, and packaging products
- Developed and maintained knowledge and operation of data-tech accounting.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Agriculture Communications
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA05.2015
Skills
- Excellent Oral & Written Communication Skills
- Able to Effectively Present Information
- In Depth Knowledge of Agriculture Industry
- Extensive Event Planning Experience
- Supervisor & Management Experience
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Effective Leader & Team Player
- Effective Time Management Skills
- Helpful, Resourceful, & Takes Initiative
- Able to Multitask, Prioritize, & Delegate
Timeline
Office Administrator
Nickel Family, LLC Dba San Juan Ranching Co.
07.2021 - Current
Purchasing Manager
Irrigation Design and Construction
09.2016 - 06.2021
Management Trainee
Enterprise
04.2016 - 09.2016
Office Assistant
Koda Farms & Milling
01.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science Degree - Agriculture Communications
California State University, Fresno
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