Jared Helton
Altus,OK
Summary
To secure a position with an organization that is dedicated to the promotion the agricultural industry. I want to continue being closely involved with production agriculture. I have the desire to work with producers to help them have a better understanding of the changing practices and technology in the world of agriculture today, and in the future.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agent
Nichole Forman Insurance
01.2017
- Crop Insurance sales, farm & ranch insurance sales, commercial lines sales & service, homeowner’s insurance, auto insurance sales
Supervisor
Lindsay Corp.
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Regional sales specialist for FieldNET, automated irrigation, work directly with dealers and dealer technicians to provide product training, help dealers in region build a successful sales strategy for FieldNET products, demonstrate and train customers on best practices in regards to FieldNET products, train and assist dealers in region on irrigation technology products, keep dealers and customers up-to-date on changes with irrigation technology, implement best practices in dealer and customer operations, grow and expand sales within region
Manager
Wylie Implement & Spray Center
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Building & Improving Customer Relations, Responsible for pricing of new and used agriculture equipment, Demonstrate and teach new product operation, Set-up and schedule product demonstrations, Help improve the customer productivity and efficiency, Maintain records of sales, purchase orders, warranty, and contracts of purchased equipment, Follow up with customers on future needs, Sales and demonstration of GPS guidance systems, keep customers informed and up to date on new technology
Salesman
Livingston Machinery Company
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Responsible for pricing of new and used equipment, Demonstrate new equipment operation, Secure financing for customers, Keep records of purchase orders, warranty registration, and contracts on purchased equipment, Build and maintain customer relations, Install and demonstrate GPS guidance systems
Owner/Partner
Bates Bros. & Sons Farms
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Managed employees, Maintained records of production, Variety selection, Field preparation, Managed planting operations, Made decisions on insect and weed control, Scheduled and managed irrigation, Performed and oversaw harvest of crops, Performed general maintenance on farm machinery, Daily management of cattle herd, helped in marketing decisions, Planned and scheduled fertilizer applications and rates
Foreman
Bates Bros. Farms
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Operated tractors, combines, cotton pickers, and sprayer, Performed planting operations of cotton and wheat, Performed harvest operations of cotton and wheat, Irrigation: furrow irrigation, center pivots, and drip irrigation, Trained new employees to operate machinery, Maintained guidance systems, Performed general maintenance and repair on equipment
Firefighter
City of Altus Fire Department
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Structural firefighting, Responded to rescue situations such as car accidents and major medical situations, Trained daily in all aspects of firefighting, Maintained fire department vehicles, Worked to ensure the safety of the public, Participated in training and awareness programs for the public, Participated in elementary school program to help students
Education
Associates of Science -
Western Oklahoma State College
01.1997
Studied Plant and Soil Science (B.S. not completed) -
Texas Tech University
Certification
- Class A commercial drivers license
- Attended 2007, 2008, 2009 Beltwide Cotton Conferences
- Oklahoma Private applicators license
- Firefighter I & II
- First Responder
- CPR
- Ag Rescue and Extrication
- Vehicle Extrication
- Confined Space, Swift Water, and High Angle Rescue
Farm Experience
Have a lifetime of farm experience. Have grown up farming, and continued to be around agriculture for entire life. Extensive knowledge of cotton and wheat production. Managed and planned all planting, irrigation, and harvest duties of cotton and wheat. Have continued to try to keep up with technological advances in the industry. Implemented guidance systems, mapping, and variable rate applications. Helped the operation become more financially efficient. And maintained a strong love for agriculture as a whole.
I have owned and operated a custom harvest and trucking company since 2011. At the current time, I still own the trucking company. I am blessed with a good foreman who tends to all day-to-day operations. In the fall of 2016, I got out of the custom harvest business due to rising cost of operation and declining need for custom harvesting in the area.
Other Experience
Experience with Windows OS, Microsoft Office, Internet, and E-mail
Organizations And Activities
- Oklahoma Young Farmers and Ranchers
- Navajo High School Livestock Boosters Club
- Volunteer at Jackson County Junior Livestock Show
- Lubbock Cooper Hoopsters Board of Directors
- Lubbock Cooper Youth Football Board of Directors
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Agent
Nichole Forman Insurance
01.2017
Supervisor
Lindsay Corp.
01.2015 - 01.2016
Manager
Wylie Implement & Spray Center
01.2012 - 01.2015
Salesman
Livingston Machinery Company
01.2011 - 01.2012
Owner/Partner
Bates Bros. & Sons Farms
01.2005 - 01.2011
Foreman
Bates Bros. Farms
01.1999 - 01.2005
Firefighter
City of Altus Fire Department
01.1998 - 01.2005
Associates of Science -
Western Oklahoma State College
Studied Plant and Soil Science (B.S. not completed) -
Texas Tech University
- Class A commercial drivers license
- Attended 2007, 2008, 2009 Beltwide Cotton Conferences
- Oklahoma Private applicators license
- Firefighter I & II
- First Responder
- CPR
- Ag Rescue and Extrication
- Vehicle Extrication
- Confined Space, Swift Water, and High Angle Rescue