Damon Pollard
Morganton,NC
Summary
Experienced Agricultural Extension Agent committed to professional excellence and impactful program delivery. Skilled in fostering relationships and addressing agricultural challenges, ready to contribute expertise to enhance community agricultural practices.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Agricultural Extension Agent
North Carolina Cooperative Extension
Morganton, NC
03.2004 - Current
- Developed and executed educational programs to improve agricultural practices among local farmers.
- Spearheaded collaboration with community stakeholders to identify and resolve agricultural challenges.
- Delivered expert guidance in livestock, forage and crop production to enhance productivity and streamline operations.
- Played an integral role in 5 disaster recovery efforts by assisting affected farmers in rebuilding operations post-natural disasters or disease outbreaks.
- Provided expert guidance and solutions for troubleshooting common agricultural issues.
- Consulted with NCSU researchers and Livestock industry authorities to stay updated on latest trends, guaranteeing accurate and relevant advice for clients.
Livehaul Manager
Case Farms Chicken
Morganton, NC
04.2002 - 02.2004
- Supervised daily workflows, enforcing safety regulations and quality control measures.
- Led training initiatives to enhance staff performance and operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance workflow efficiency and decrease operational downtime.
- Managed inventory control systems to optimize supply chain efficiency and minimize waste.
- Directed daily production activities and managed a workforce of 50 personnel to optimize operational efficiency.
- Managed budget allocations and cost control measures to optimize departmental resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN1993
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Professionalism
- Livestock production
- Forage production
- Farm management
Timeline
Agricultural Extension Agent
North Carolina Cooperative Extension
03.2004 - Current
Livehaul Manager
Case Farms Chicken
04.2002 - 02.2004
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
University of Tennessee