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John Reynolds

Bedford

Summary

Highly motivated individual seeking company for long term involvement in agricultural setting. Versatile and results-oriented professional with extended experience in agricultural practices and retail management, notably with GPC Farm and Kroger. Excelled in team leadership, employee development, and operational efficiency, significantly enhancing productivity and customer satisfaction. Skilled in cost control and budget management, adept at fostering interpersonal relations and prioritizing work effectively.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Laborer

GPC Farm
01.2020 - Current

Practicing best farming/agricultural techniques in taking care of land, livestock, maintenance and repairs of equipment.

Specialized and dedicated to the following:

Hay making. Cut, rake red and bale (both rounds and squares) of orchard grass, fescue mixed dry hay as well as wrapped baleage of mixed grasses, wheat, sudan, and oats.

Row Crop. Experience in combining corn, oats, wheat, and beans as well as picking corn for feed. More importantly detailed in ground preparation, fertilization, and time frame of planting/harvesting.

Forage. Experienced in making feed such as grinding corn, grains and mixed rations. Experience with chopping corn for silage as well as grass silage and fermentation.

Beef cattle. Angus, Charolais, Charolais/Angus mix as well as experience with Jersey, Red Angus and Holstein. Providing feed, care and maintenance and breeding, both naturally and Artificially.

Excel in land preservation, maintenance of fence as well as building new fence.

Meat Department Manager

Kroger
04.2010 - 02.2024

Managing of associates in an ever evolving retail environment. Providing the best customer service possible while still meeting expectations of department standards, cleanliness, and company goals. Consistently coaching staff to continuously strive to be better every day. Meeting and exceeding financial goals within the department thru daily process completions and best practices.

Education

Associate Of Science - Criminal Justice

Miller Motte Technical College
Lynchburg, VA
06.2012

Skills

    Team Building

    Scheduling and Coordinating

    Cost Control

    Budget Management

    Merchandising Management

    Customer Service

    Work and Planning Prioritization

    Documentation and Reporting

    Employee Development

    Managing Operations and Efficiency

    Team Leadership

    Detail Oriented

    Verbal and Written Communication

    Interpersonal Relations

Timeline

Laborer

GPC Farm
01.2020 - Current

Meat Department Manager

Kroger
04.2010 - 02.2024

Associate Of Science - Criminal Justice

Miller Motte Technical College
John Reynolds