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Jodie Froboese

Redlands,CA

Summary

Versatile and dynamic, with a proven track record of spearheading operations and business growth initiatives across diverse sectors, including founding Hydro Industrial Electric Corp. Skilled in project management and negotiations, I excel in driving productivity and compliance. My leadership at Union Pacific Railroad Co underscores my commitment to safety and efficiency, blending hard skills like regulatory compliance with soft skills such as staff management.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

N&J Farms
06.2010 - Current

Development, maintenance, and management of avocado groves, and Orange groves.

Owner

Hydro Industrial Electric Corp
11.2012 - 02.2024

• As an Industrial Electrical Company contracted to only government entities I handled all licensing, contracts, and compliance with over 200 government water companies in Southern California.


  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
  • Optimized supply chain operations, negotiating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.

Rowdy Girl Cocktail

Owner
06.2010 - 01.2020

• Responsible for all product development and testing.

• Responsible for the training, supervision and compliance for federal laws of employees.

• handled all budgeting, purchasing, manufacturing, and sales of cannabis products.

Locomotive Engineer

Union Pacific Railroad Co
08.1994 - 11.2012

As a locomotive engineer, I was responsible for the movement of trains and the safety of my crew

Military Police

US Army Reserve
08.1986 - 02.1991

Soldier and military police

Education

N/A - Criminal Justice

University of Texas Arlington
Arlington, Texas

Skills

  • Small business operations
  • Project Management
  • Operations Management
  • Project estimating
  • Staff Management
  • Business Planning
  • Marketing
  • Business launch
  • Business Development
  • Negotiation
  • Product branding
  • Regulatory Compliance

Timeline

Owner

Hydro Industrial Electric Corp
11.2012 - 02.2024

Owner

N&J Farms
06.2010 - Current

Rowdy Girl Cocktail

Owner
06.2010 - 01.2020

Locomotive Engineer

Union Pacific Railroad Co
08.1994 - 11.2012

Military Police

US Army Reserve
08.1986 - 02.1991

N/A - Criminal Justice

University of Texas Arlington
Jodie Froboese