DAVID RANDALL GEHRTS
Buckeye,AZ
Summary
To obtain a position at a reputable company where I can demonstrate excellent leadership, teamwork skills, organizational, communication, and self-motivational skills to produce effective results. Reliable Area Manager successful at operating in high-volume, fast-paced environment. Skilled in leading teams to meet objectives on stringent timelines. Empowering leader with superior communication and collaboration abilities demonstrated over 10years of management performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Manager
KALO INC
2018.01 - Current
- Manage area sales for California, Arizona, New Mexico, Mexico, and Texas
- Managed growth over planning and development of new products
- Trained in classroom
- Understanding policies and procedures for division
- Increased overall sales by 20% through capitalizing on new potential opportunities and developing and maintaining partnerships with 5 new companies and shareholders.
Product Manager
Helena Chemical Company
2016.01 - 2018.01
- Forecast Helena products yearly AZ/So Cal
- Build relationships with customers and team members
- Arrange meetings to promote Helena Products
- Product updates with crop advisor
- Performance evaluations once of salesforce year
- Led sales team to strategic business planning
- Multi-task during different growing seasons
- Illustrate growth and development
- Direct sales report to area manager with division goal.
- Increased product adoption by developing and implementing effective marketing strategies.
- Launched successful products by conducting thorough market research and identifying customer needs.
Manager
Fertizona
Buckeye
2005.01 - 2016.01
- Order and receive products from vendors with forecast of next 90-120 days
- Maintain operational documents and procedures for plant maintenance and safety
- Warehouse inventory and plant inventory for over 5 million in fertilizer and ag chemicals
- Update new EPA rules and regulations
- Updating procedures and records of plant databases
- Identify challenges and develop procedures to improve workflow and process
- Receive and fulfill customer orders promptly and efficiently
- Attend, Participate, and Coordinate quarterly safety meetings and training.
- Increased team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.
Education
B.S - Agriculture Technology Management
University of Arizona
May 2010
High School Diploma -
Buckeye Union High School
Buckeye, AZ05.2000
Skills
- Highly motivated with ability to provide team support and motivation for continuous improvement
- Natural ability to build rapport with colleagues and maintain a safe working environment to achieve department goals
- Proficient in
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Key strengths include communication, time management, professionalism, planning, troubleshooting, and problem-solving
Timeline
Area Manager
KALO INC
2018.01 - Current
Product Manager
Helena Chemical Company
2016.01 - 2018.01
Manager
Fertizona
2005.01 - 2016.01
B.S - Agriculture Technology Management
University of Arizona
High School Diploma -
Buckeye Union High School