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Garret Bischoff

Huron,SD

Summary

Professional, friendly, and hard working candidate with a diverse work background that would bring valuable skillsets to this very specialized position.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Farmer/Rancher

Ravine Creek Ranch, LLC
05.2013 - Current
  • Raised Registered Hereford cattle that were marketed at our annual production sale
  • Custom planting and custom harvesting for neighbors
  • Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
  • Monitored livestock health and administered medication and vaccinations at established intervals.

Membership Director

SD Farmer Union
06.2010 - 05.2013
  • Worked with members to grow the organization by hosting meetings and events across South Dakota
  • Managed vendor booths at trade shows and fairs to promote the organization and market our services to potential members
  • Built relationships with members to ensure long-term business sustainability
  • Provided assistance to Education, Communication, Policy, and Rural Development directors

VP of Operations/Production Manager

Vanderose Farms, LLC
08.2006 - 06.2010
  • Managed production activities at multiple locations to meet customer needs and sales goals
  • Streamlined operations to maximize business efficiency and profits.
  • Monitored and prepared weekly profit and loss statements for company ownership
  • Worked with sales force and customers on production concerns
  • Oversaw new product research and development

Education

Bachelor of Science -

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

High School Diploma -

Huron High School
Huron, SD

Skills

    • Event Planning
    • Brand Marketing
    • Customer Service
      • Operations Management
      • Knowledge of livestock events and planning

Board Experience

  • Member of the Huron School Board in my 12th year of service and currently President of the board
  • Member of the Associated School Board of South Dakota board of directors, in my 5th year of service and currently Vice President
  • Member of the Huron School District Foundation and currently board Secretary
  • Member of the Huron Community Foundation from 2012 to 2018
  • Member of the Beadle County 4-H Leaders Association in my 8th year of service
  • Member of the South Dakota State 4-H Sheep Committee


Timeline

Farmer/Rancher

Ravine Creek Ranch, LLC
05.2013 - Current

Membership Director

SD Farmer Union
06.2010 - 05.2013

VP of Operations/Production Manager

Vanderose Farms, LLC
08.2006 - 06.2010

Bachelor of Science -

South Dakota State University

High School Diploma -

Huron High School
Garret Bischoff