Jacob Scotton
Fairfield,IA
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in customer service and purchasing management. Skilled in contract negotiation and market analysis, fostering strong vendor relationships to enhance service quality and optimize inventory. Proven ability to lead projects and teams, ensuring timely delivery and superior client satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Dexter Laundry
Fairfield, IA
05.2025 - Current
- Analyzed market trends to forecast product demand and optimize inventory levels.
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate favorable contract terms and pricing.
- Managed purchasing processes for equipment and supplies at Dexter Laundry.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to enhance product quality and service.
- Participated in negotiations with vendors concerning prices, delivery schedules, warranties and other contractual issues.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory to maintain accurate stock records.
Owner
Jacob's Lawncare
Fairfield, USA
05.2014 - Current
- Demonstrate leadership and responsibility by being self-employed providing commercial and residential lawn care for 40 clients.
- Grew business by preparing competitive service estimates to prospective customers in a highly competitive market.
- Provide high-quality lawn care to a variety of clientele from individual residences to commercial businesses.
- Communicate with clients in a professional manner and use good judgment to manage scheduling decisions based on demand and weather to ensure services are provided in a timely manner.
- Hired employees to meet demand; monitored worker performance and awarded pay based on individual performance.
- Create and distribute invoices, collect payments and record information to be used for taxes.
Agent
New York Life
Fairfield, USA
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Networking and building my book of business through establishing professional networks and prospecting for new clients.
- Cultivating quality relationships with clients to establish opportunities to help their family members secure financial security.
- Understanding the needs and financial concerns of clients and providing solutions.
- Educating clients on how to plan for their future financially if the event of unfortunate life circumstances occurs.
On Call-BOA (Branch Office Administrator)
Edward Jones
Fairfield, USA
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Teamed up with Financial Advisors to help clients achieve their long-term financial goals.
- Delivered exceptional personalized service to ensure clients feel understood and informed.
- Actively listen for situations in the clients' lives that may indicate a need for additional services.
- Welcomed clients upon arrival at the front door and on the phone and promptly solved any problems and/or answered any questions.
- Managed multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment.
- Proficiently operated new office technology to best serve clients.
Production Worker
Dexter Laundry
Fairfield, USA
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Followed technical instructions, interpreted engineering blueprints and technical terms.
- Discerned quality of parts and materials used in production.
- Maintained the tools used to create products.
- Tested finished products for defects.
Crew Member
Daisey Dew Landscaping
Ollie, USA
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Directed, supervised, and worked with crew members to complete residential and commercial hardscape projects including natural stone, permeable pavers, and retaining walls.
- Ensured that the team has necessary tools and materials to accomplish projects.
- Performed general hardscape installation and maintenance procedures.
- Completed general landscape maintenance including planting and transplanting.
- Operated skid steers, compact excavators, chainsaws, power tools, and other specialized equipment.
Farm Hand
Drew Johnson Show Pigs
Stockport, USA
01.2014 - 07.2020
- Worked effectively to accomplish daily objectives and meet long-term goals.
- Fulfilled proper feeding and care schedules personalized for each pig daily.
- Analyzed each pig to adjust long term plans for success of each individual.
- Trained each pig daily to prepare them for the county fair, jackpot shows, and the Iowa State Fair.
- Maintained all aspects of the farm to keep everything in working order.
Farm Hand
Bennet Ag. Research Corp.
Richland, USA
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Collected and reported accurate data for various crop studies.
- Operated large farm equipment varying from standard tractors to specialized equipment for specific research studies.
- Performed work tasks strictly following procedures for each individual research study.
- Managed equipment to ensure proper maintenance and management for all farm activity uses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance Management
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO05-2024
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- Networking skills
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Inventory management
Leadership Experience
- Jefferson County 4-H, President, 2018, Treasurer, 2019, 2020
- Fairfield FFA, Sentinel, 2016 - 2017, 2017 - 2018, Treasurer, 2018 - 2019, 2019 - 2020
- Jefferson County 4-H Teen Council, Treasurer, 2018 - 2019, 2019 - 2020
Timeline
Buyer
Dexter Laundry
05.2025 - Current
Agent
New York Life
05.2024 - 03.2025
On Call-BOA (Branch Office Administrator)
Edward Jones
08.2023 - 03.2024
Production Worker
Dexter Laundry
12.2021 - 01.2022
Crew Member
Daisey Dew Landscaping
05.2020 - 07.2021
Farm Hand
Bennet Ag. Research Corp.
05.2019 - 08.2019
Owner
Jacob's Lawncare
05.2014 - Current
Farm Hand
Drew Johnson Show Pigs
01.2014 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Finance Management
Northwest Missouri State University