Garrett Martin
Dinwiddie,VA
Summary
Energetic leader promotes 7 years of industry experience with superior record of accomplishment. Ambitious and highly motivated surpasses demanding objectives and achieves or exceeds set goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Agricultural Specialist
Precision.Ag
Virginia
09.2024 - Current
- Build customer relationships with field staff.
- Preform grid sampling duties as needed.
- Regularly communicate with company agronomist to ensure deadlines and goals are met.
- Participate in zoom meetings with senior management to help evolve the company’s business and marketing strategy’s to meet the demands of growers in the state.
- Coordinate with contracted labs to find availability for soil sample drop offs.
Rapid Response Team Coordinator
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Cns. Srvs.
Richmond, Va
06.2024 - Current
- Delegated daily tasks, addressed employee questions and resolved scheduling issues.
- Managed team workload to reach targets for specific tasks.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks for optimal resource allocation and workflow efficiency.
- Served as a liaison between management and team members to address concerns and facilitate problem-solving initiatives.
- Improved team collaboration with regular meetings, progress updates, and transparent communication.
- Developed strong relationships with cross-functional teams, facilitating collaborative efforts towards shared goals.
- Implemented process improvements by evaluating existing workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and proposing actionable solutions.
- Developed solid professional relationships to broaden efficiency of Food Safety department.
- Manage emergency response for incidents involving food or food borne illness. (Truck wrecks, fires, natural disasters, food borne illness outbreaks)
Meat and Poultry Inspector
Virginia Department Of Agriculture And Con. Serv.
Petersburg, Va
04.2022 - Current
- Isolated carcasses that are contaminated , sick and poor condition to prevent spread of contamination.
- Inquired about pesticides or chemicals to which animals may have been exposed.
- Completed and processed paperwork and reports outlining proper and improper operations.
- Checked facilities for compliance with sanitation and disposal procedures as part of comprehensive inspections.
- Review establishments HACCP and SSOP plans and procedures. To insure the establishment is doing what they say they are going to do. To produce a safe product for consumers.
2nd Shift Supervisor
Old Dominion Warehouse And Distribution
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Oversaw bin fulfillment services, manufacturing and case picking for supply chain orders with rapid turnaround for high-quality and fresh product delivery.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
Farm Hand
ADAMS Acres
02.2015 - 11.2021
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
- Watered plants during growing seasons and closely monitored crops for growth progress or issues.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Cultivated soil, sowed crops and controlled weeds by slashing or chemical spraying.
- Planted crops in fields, helping farmers distribute seeds and plan harvesting schedules.
- Tended to crops such as fruit trees, vegetable plants, medicinal plants and herbs.
- Planted ground crops between rows of trees and bushes to control weeds and soil temperatures.
Team Member
Tractor Supply Company
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Broke down boxes and cartons, disposing of refuse in proper cardboard receptacles.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Operated material moving equipment to move heavy loads and maintain production levels.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Continuously checked products for quality assurance according to strict guidelines.
- Created appealing displays for routine arrangements and special promotions.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Sought out ways to go above and beyond job requirements.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
Farm Hand
Clarke Farms
04.2017 - 01.2018
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
- Watered plants during growing seasons and closely monitored crops for growth progress or issues.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Repaired farm tillers, tractors and trucks to maintain proper working order.
- Identified weeds, pests and plants to determine application and selection of fertilizers and pesticides.
- Cultivated soil, sowed crops and controlled weeds by slashing or chemical spraying.
- Planted crops in fields, helping farmers distribute seeds and plan harvesting schedules.
- Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
- Determined pest and weed issues and applied pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
- Inspected fields for crop condition and disease.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
Education
Agribusiness - Agriculture Science And Economics
Southside Virginia Community College
Alberta, VA03.2021
High School Diploma -
Dinwiddie County High School
Dinwiddie, VA06.2018
Skills
- Assembly and production
- Materials management
- Production planning
- Customer Response
- Equipment operation
- Supply Chain Management
- Material handling expertise
- Logistics
- OSHA regulations
- Inventory management specialist
- Quality inspection
- Staff Management
- Quality assurance
- Practices safety and sanitation standards
- Training skills
- Operations management
- Strong leadership abilities
- Continuous improvements
- Equipment monitoring
Accomplishments
Serves as board member for the Virginia Food Safety Task Force.
Timeline
Agricultural Specialist
Precision.Ag
09.2024 - Current
Rapid Response Team Coordinator
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Cns. Srvs.
06.2024 - Current
Meat and Poultry Inspector
Virginia Department Of Agriculture And Con. Serv.
04.2022 - Current
2nd Shift Supervisor
Old Dominion Warehouse And Distribution
06.2020 - 04.2022
Team Member
Tractor Supply Company
03.2018 - 10.2018
Farm Hand
Clarke Farms
04.2017 - 01.2018
Farm Hand
ADAMS Acres
02.2015 - 11.2021
Agribusiness - Agriculture Science And Economics
Southside Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Dinwiddie County High School