Darrell Van Beek
Strasburg,ND
Summary
Dynamic Agricultural Manager with a proven track record at Van Beek Farms, excelling in crop management and sustainable practices. Skilled in budgeting and team collaboration, I enhanced yield quality while fostering strong customer relations. My strategic planning and problem-solving abilities led to significant improvements in operational efficiency and productivity.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Agricultural Manager, Farm Operater
Van Beek Farms
10.2009 - 12.2025
- Oversaw daily operations of crop production, ensuring optimal yield and quality.
- Developed and implemented sustainable farming practices to enhance soil health and productivity.
- Coordinated with agronomists to analyze crop performance and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Managed budget allocations for equipment purchases, labor, and resource management.
Route Driver
Praxair
08.2006 - 09.2009
- Operated delivery vehicle, ensuring safe and timely transportation of goods.
- Managed route planning to optimize delivery efficiency and reduce fuel costs.
- Maintained accurate inventory records during daily deliveries and pickups.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Trained new drivers on company policies, safety protocols, and best practices.
- Collaborated with dispatch team to coordinate schedules and adjust routes as needed.
- Implemented processes that improved delivery times, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Strasburg Public School
Strasburg, ND05-2002
Skills
- Farm planning
- Machinery operation
- Post-harvest handling
- Customer relations
- Precision agriculture
- Crop management
- Fertilizer application
- Crop rotation
- Budgeting and finance
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Safety practices
- Organizational management
- Documentation skills
- Team building
- Worker training
- Equipment operation
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Crop harvesting
- Goal setting
- Livestock care
- Professionalism
- Staff management
- Team supervision
- Strategic planning
- Record keeping
- Livestock management
- Facility cleaning
- Staff supervision
- Continuous improvement
- Physical stamina
- Inventory management
- Production oversight
- Equipment monitoring
- Equipment maintenance
- Report writing
- Crop inspection
- Risk management
- Condition monitoring
- Work scheduling
- Worker hiring
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Crop cultivation
- Training proficiency
- Facilities maintenance
- Chemical application
Timeline
Agricultural Manager, Farm Operater
Van Beek Farms
10.2009 - 12.2025
Route Driver
Praxair
08.2006 - 09.2009
High School Diploma -
Strasburg Public School