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Dana Wilson

Browns Valley,CA

Summary

Pioneering Owner Ranch Manager at Chantilly Ranch in Northern California. Adept in strategic marketing and operations management. Excelling in implementing regenerative agriculture programs, enhancing soil health and community engagement. Skilled in financial management and staff development, achieving sustainable growth and customer satisfaction.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner Ranch Manager

Chantilly Ranch
05.2018 - Current

Chantilly Ranch is a Regenerative Ranch Offering products raised on pasture and produced with regenerative principles, using the 6 principles of a healthy ecosystem, 3 rules of adaptive stewardship, and 4 ecosystem processes


Currently managing all aspects of regenerative ranching within the context of regenerative beef and goat production.

Implemented rotational grazing and pasture management techniques at Chantilly Ranch, Browns Valley, CA to improve soil health and productivity.

Collaborated with Soil Health Academy to design regenerative agriculture processes for sustainable ranching practices, enhancing environmental sustainability.

Developed grassfed and grass finishing beef and goat genetics at Chantilly Ranch, Browns Valley, CA, contributing to improved soil health and livestock quality.

Developed direct to consumer marketing processes with emphasis on consumer education on regenerative agriculture principles.

Owner Director

Fremont Kids Academy
08.2011 - 09.2024

Designed and implemented operational processes at Fremont Kids Academy to drive sales and community engagement

Managed all aspects of licensing and compliance management to ensure regulatory adherence

Developed strategies to foster a strong connection with the community and increase revenue for the academy


Managed multiple employees and volunteers while providing highly recommended childcare to hundreds of families over the last decade

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Phoenix
Fremont, CA
06-2004

Bachelor of Science - Biological Science

Sacramento State University
Sacramento, CA
06-2002

Skills

    Strategic Marketing

    Client Acquisition and Business development

    Business Budgeting

    Client and Customer Service

    Operations Management

    Financial Management

    Strategic Planning for Regenerative Ranch Management

    Staff training/ program development

    Customer Management Software

    Social Media Management

    Video Production

Certification

Soil Health Academy Graduate

- Chico State March 2022


Avid Regenerative Agricultural reader recently consuming the following titles:

  • Dirt toSoil - Gabe Brown
  • A Soil Owners Manual - Jon Sitka
  • The Soil Will Save Us - Kristin Ohlson
  • Growing a Revolution - David R. Montgomery
  • Restoration Agriculture - Mark Shepard
  • For the Love of Soil - Nicole Masters
  • Sacred Cow - Diana Rodgers RD
  • Water in Plain Sight- Judith D Schwartz
  • Cows Save the Planet - Judith D Schwartz
  • Salad Bar Beef - Joel Salatin
  • Grassfed to Finish - Allan Nation
  • Holistic Management - Allan Savory
  • Water For Every Farm - P.A. Yeomans


Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor - Full Body Systems with emphasis on Nutrient Dense foods as medicine


Timeline

Owner Ranch Manager

Chantilly Ranch
05.2018 - Current

Owner Director

Fremont Kids Academy
08.2011 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Biological Science

Sacramento State University
Dana Wilson