JANESSA HILL
Wooster,Ohio
Summary
Sales-oriented environmental and agricultural professionals with 10+ years of experience driving growth through relationship management, market development, and technical education in regulated, safety focused industries. Proven ability to develop new businesses, manage key stakeholder relationships, communicate complex technical concepts, and support revenue growth across industrial, agricultural, and environmental markets. Strong background in water, natural resources, compliance, and customer training, with national level program leadership and cross functional collaboration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Agricultural & Natural Resources Educator
Ohio State University Extension
Holmes County, OH
01.2024 - Current
- Develop and expand county-wide and national programs through proactive outreach, relationship building, and stakeholder engagement, supporting measurable participation growth.
- Lead a nationwide Equine Series (virtual) managing communications, scheduling, and presenter coordination-functioning as a full sales cycle from prospecting to delivery.
- Partner with 12+ businesses and agencies to design and deliver multi-session programs aligned with industry needs and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as subject matter resource for pesticide, fertilizer, and environmental compliance training, translating technical content into practical applications for end users.
- Deliver market relevant insights to partners and participants, identifying emerging needs and opportunities for program expansion.
Youth Development Educator
Ohio State University Extension
Holmes County, OH
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Managed and maintained long-term relationships with 186 volunteers, 450+ youth participants, and multiple external partners-acting as a primary account of contact.
- Designed and launched new livestock, life skills, and compliance programs, resulting in sustained multi-year adoption.
- Coordinated quality assurance and regulatory training for 400+ participants annually, ensuring adherence to state and industry standards.
- Collaborated cross functionally with state teams, fair boards, and industry professionals to implement new systems and initiatives.
Educational Program Coordinator / Marketing & Sales Support
Fin Feather Fur Outfitters
Ashland, OH
05.2014 - 01.2018
- Played a key role on the marketing and sales support team for one of Ohio's largest independent outdoor retailers during multi-location expansion.
- Developed and executed educational seminars, promotional campaigns, and product focused training supporting in-store sales growth.
- Built partnerships with 100+ vendor companies to support events, promotions, and content-negotiating participation and value exchange.
- Led training on a new Oracle POS/ERP system across five locations, developing train-the-trainer materials and ensuring adoption.
- Managed social media and promotional calendars to drive customer engagement and foot traffic.
Education
Master of Science - EnvironmentalStudies
Ohio University
Athens, OHBachelor of Science - Agricultural Communications, Natural Resources
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OHAssociate of Applied Science - Wildlife Sciences
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OHSkills
- New Business Development
- Market Expansion
- Key Account Management
- Relationship Management
- Technical Sales Support
- Application-Based Sales Support
- Industrial Markets
- Agricultural Markets
- Environmental Markets
- Customer Training
- Presentations
- Contract Development
- Program Development
- Market Intelligence
- Competitive Analysis
Skills
New business development through relationship-driven outreach and program expansion, Market development in agricultural, environmental, and regulated industrial sectors, Identification and development of new customer segments and growth opportunities, Territory-style account coverage across county, state, and national levels, Strategic partnership development with private industry, agencies, and organizations, Proactive issue resolution to maintain customer satisfaction and retention, Strong foundation in environmental science, water quality, and natural resource systems, Gathering market insights through direct customer interaction and field engagement, Identifying trends, unmet needs, and opportunities for new offerings, Communicating competitive, regulatory, and industry factors to leadership, Supporting data-driven decisions for program and market expansion, Managing logistics, timelines, and multi-stakeholder coordination, Professional communication with customers, partners, and leadership, Presentation of proposals, recommendations, and program plans, Negotiating participation, sponsorships, and vendor engagement, Written and verbal communication tailored to technical and non-technical audiences, Supporting implementation of new systems and initiatives, Aligning customer needs with organizational capabilities, Designing and delivering technical presentations and training programs, Demonstrating product or program value through outcomes, compliance, and efficiency, Supporting adoption and long-term use through ongoing education
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Networking onlyWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridSalary Range
$78000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Agricultural & Natural Resources Educator
Ohio State University Extension
01.2024 - Current
Youth Development Educator
Ohio State University Extension
01.2018 - 01.2024
Educational Program Coordinator / Marketing & Sales Support
Fin Feather Fur Outfitters
05.2014 - 01.2018
Master of Science - EnvironmentalStudies
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Communications, Natural Resources
The Ohio State University
Associate of Applied Science - Wildlife Sciences
Hocking College