Dennis Jizmejian
Fresno,CA
Summary
5th generation California family farmer with a lifetime of ag experience. I'm completely emersed in everything regarding California agri-business. I have extensive microsoft excel and quick book knowledge. Own and operate 40 acres of 3 year old almonds plus farm 160 acres of open ground.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO/Owner
DDT Farming Services, Inc.
11.2014 - Current
- Managed day to day operations for 1,700+ acres of diversified farmland.
- Organized all aspects of an S-Corp company. Heath insurance, 410K, profit sharing, workers compensation, training, etc.
- Organized and completed many custom farming operations from harvesting, tillage, pesticide application, etc.
Administrator
Diedrich's Ag Spray, Inc.
12.2009 - 11.2014
- Full administration duties from safety training, workers compensation, invoicing, equipment mantanence, etc.
- Nurse truck operater, tractor driver, shift manager, all when needed
Insurance Broker
Foster & Parker Insurance
03.2007 - 12.2009
- Provided exceptional customer service by responding quickly to inquiries, resolving issues, and anticipating client needs.
- Educated clients on various insurance products, enabling informed decisions regarding their coverage options.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of insurance regulations, staying up-to-date on changes that could impact clients or business operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Fresno State
Fresno, CA05.2004
Skills
- Effective Decision Making
- Operational Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Strategic Visioning
- Financial Acumen
Accomplishments
- Supervising 10-20 staff members in ALL aspects of farming in the valley.
- Member of the environmental committee and harvest work group for the Almond Board of California 2012-2016.
- California Almond Board Leadership Mentor 2018.
- Processing Tomato Advisory Board member 2013-2018.
- Hosted Almond Board of California Environmental Stewardship Tour 2016.
- Regular attendee of multiple water board meetings/workshops.
Timeline
CEO/Owner
DDT Farming Services, Inc.
11.2014 - Current
Administrator
Diedrich's Ag Spray, Inc.
12.2009 - 11.2014
Insurance Broker
Foster & Parker Insurance
03.2007 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Fresno State
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