Cody Dvorak
Denver,CO
Summary
A self-directed and resourceful leader with 10 years of experience in distribution operations successfully organizing, managing and delivering cross-functional projects. Influences and guides at the executive level while designing and executing complex projects to support partnerships and strategy in a fast-paced and evolving environment. Excellent influencer and relationship builder with a growth mindset and strong communications skills to summarize and present technical topics effectively to a broad audience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Marketing and Innovation
K-Line Irrigation, North America
05.2021 - Current
- Improved visitor website experience by identifying and partnering with an agency for website creation and implementation of SEO strategies.
- Devised and implemented website tools to increase qualified leads by 5x.
- Captured and retained new customers by optimizing business strategies and implementing a CRM system.
- Mentored coworkers on best practices and protocols to maximize inquiry responsiveness and sales follow-through.
- Utilized technical writing skills to create product promotional and training materials which facilitated customer product knowledge and engagement.
- Developed, assessed, and communicated success of online training materials to meet program objectives. Trained over 90 retail partners in three months.
Program and Project Manager
Farm Journal Media
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Supervised and communicated regular administrative and program operations, ensuring divisional goals and project outcomes would be achieved.
- Served as a central program knowledge and network resource for all stakeholder inquiries.
- Organized and led program strategy meetings to identify market opportunities, raise program awareness, and encourage customer participation.
- Demonstrated strong research, technical writing and presentation skills to develop content that communicated complex ideas and processes.
Business Development and Program Manager
Gallagher Animal Management
12.2017 - 09.2019
- Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow market share.
- Worked with subject matter experts to develop and implement training programs to facilitate better stakeholder knowledge and brand experiences.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with national and international teams to maintain consistent messaging and experience.
- Efforts produced 85% of accounts experiencing significant YOY growth.
Associate Quality Assurance Programs Manager
Land O'Lakes, Purina Feed
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Mandated compliance to regulatory and corporate standards and led facility feed safety audits.
- Stayed up to date on current and proposed changes to safety standards and maintained all internal SOPs, training documentation and records.
- Implemented training and controls to mitigate risk.
- Assessed product quality by monitoring quality assurance metrics, reports and dashboards.
- Investigated customer complaints, performed root cause analysis and devised corrective actions to resolve quality issues and defects. Decreased quality credits and customer returns by 50%.
Quality and Safety Programs Supervisor
Land O Lakes, Purina Feed
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Led development, training and maintenance of feed quality and plant safety programs.
- Studied quality assurance information to review compliance against specifications and company standards.
- Monitored safety practices of new and existing employees.
Manufacturing Management Trainee
Land O'Lakes, Purina Feed
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Implemented a quality and cost control system to improve recoup of non-conforming products.
Agriculture Educator and FFA Coach
Worthington High School
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in the development of new courses.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing benchmark lessons and identifying curriculum goals for students in cross-curricular courses.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
Education
Executive MBA -
08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Education
08.2011
- Minor: Animal Sciences
- Study Abroad: Croatia, General Agriculture
Skills
- Project Management and Program Leadership
- Curriculum and Training Development
- Planning and Coordination
- Team Building and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Organizational Systems
- Thought Leadership and Strategy
- Partnership Cultivation
- Communication and Writing
- Design Oversight
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute - October 2020
Timeline
Director of Marketing and Innovation - K-Line Irrigation, North America
05.2021 - Current
Program and Project Manager - Farm Journal Media
04.2020 - 12.2020
Business Development and Program Manager - Gallagher Animal Management
12.2017 - 09.2019
Quality and Safety Programs Supervisor - Land O Lakes, Purina Feed
09.2016 - 12.2017
Associate Quality Assurance Programs Manager - Land O'Lakes, Purina Feed
09.2016 - 12.2017
Manufacturing Management Trainee - Land O'Lakes, Purina Feed
06.2014 - 01.2015
Agriculture Educator and FFA Coach - Worthington High School
08.2011 - 05.2014
Quantic School of Business And Technology - Executive MBA,
University of Nebraska - Lincoln - Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Education
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