Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
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Jimmy Baker

Crestview

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience as Managing Director at Caicos Pride Products, excelling in food safety and logistics management. Proven track record in cultivating client relationships and implementing strategies that boosted revenue. Skilled in irrigation management and adept at problem-solving, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Farmer

Self-employeed
Crestview
08.2019 - Current
  • Watered crops utilizing manual methods or automated systems such as pivots or sprinklers.
  • Positioned and monitored plant irrigation systems.
  • Demonstrated working techniques, practices and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance and reducing wasteful processes.
  • Weeded, thinned and pruned crops to verify proper sunlight and growth.

Managing Director

Caicos Pride Products
South Caicos
08.1999 - 07.2019
  • Overseeing all aspects of the Plant's operations, including production, quality control, safety, and logistics.
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
  • Used expertise to cultivate relationships with existing clients, develop new client relationships and win business.
  • Ensure the plants comply with all relevant food safety regulations, industry standards, such as HACCP, and environmental regulations.
  • Export seafood internationally. Duties include compliance with food safety regulations, product quality, evaluation, documentation, and managing the entire export process from production to delivery.
  • Comply with all applicable customs and trade regulations in the country of origin and the destination country.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Ability to analyze data, identify problems, and develop solutions.
  • Extensive experience in the food, or seafood.

Managing Director

New Frontier Construction
South Caicos
10.2002 - 12.2017
  • Excavating and Loading: Operating machinery to dig and load materials, such as rock, sand, and gravel.
  • Hauling and transporting: Move materials from pot to processing plant or storage areas.
  • Conduct daily inspections of equipment for various uses before operation.
  • Adhere to safety regulations and guidelines for operating heavy equipment.
  • Help with plant repairs and ensure cleanliness when not actively operating equipment.
  • Performed regular reviews of operational processes to reduce costs while maintaining quality standards.

General Manager

Caicos Seafood
South Caicos
05.1993 - 05.1999

Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives.

  • Managed plant budget, financial performance, and profitability to enhance operational success.
  • Supervised employee planning, assignments, and direction to optimize productivity.
  • Conducted employee evaluations to deliver constructive feedback and acknowledge high performance.

Finishing/Assistant Shipping Supervisor

Lynchburg Foundry
Lynchburg
03.1987 - 11.1991
  • Supervising the loading and unloading of trucks and other transport vehicles, ensuring that all items are handled safely and efficiently.
  • Maintain accurate records of inventory levels, ensuring that sufficient materials are available for shipping, and identifying potential shortages.
  • Inspect casting for defects, verifying dimensions and quality standards, and ensuring that all shipments meet customer specifications.
  • Report safety incidents, damages, or discrepancies to the appropriate personnel.
  • Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, including other departments, customers, and transportation providers.
  • Address and resolve any issues or problems that may arise during the shipping process.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Mathematics

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
05-1987

Skills

  • Irrigation management
  • Crop cultivation
  • Equipment operation
  • Harvesting techniques
  • Food safety
  • Logistics management

Affiliations

  • Bee keeping
  • Master Gardener club member

Certification

  • Master gardener certified

Timeline

Farmer

Self-employeed
08.2019 - Current

Managing Director

New Frontier Construction
10.2002 - 12.2017

Managing Director

Caicos Pride Products
08.1999 - 07.2019

General Manager

Caicos Seafood
05.1993 - 05.1999

Finishing/Assistant Shipping Supervisor

Lynchburg Foundry
03.1987 - 11.1991

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Mathematics

West Virginia University
Jimmy Baker