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JOHN STARNES

JOHN STARNES

Dodge City,United States

Summary

Dynamic Sales Specialist with a proven track record at Purina Animal Nutrition, excelling in nutritional analysis and customer education. Adept at enhancing herd health through tailored solutions and effective training. Recognized for leadership in team development and driving sales growth, fostering strong customer relationships to achieve operational success.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Specialist

Purina Animal Nutrition
Dodge City, United States
10.2017 - Current
  • Conducted farm gate visits to educate producers on optimal nutritional options for herd health.
  • Collaborated with producers to formulate rations using available commodity blends.
  • Facilitated beneficial nutrition programs during on-site meetings with producers.
  • Resolved customer issues by delivering effective solutions in a timely manner.
  • Trained new Livestock Production Specialist to enhance product knowledge and relationship-building skills.

Feed Store Manager

Alliance Ag and Grain
Greensburg, Kansas
05.2016 - 10.2017
  • Managed feed store operations in Greensburg, Kansas, enhancing sales and customer engagement.
  • Oversaw purchasing and sales of mineral, starter feeds, horse feed, and lifestyle products.
  • Maintained extensive inventory of vaccines and medicines for cattle and horses.
  • Educated customers on product benefits to promote overall herd health.

Operations Manager

J5 Cattle Company
Haviland, Kansas
05.2013 - 05.2015
  • Oversaw operations for J5 Cattle Company, managing herd health of 300 cows and 240 heifers.
  • Managed daily tasks for five employees to ensure efficient operations.
  • Coordinated feeding schedules and rations to optimize cattle growth.
  • Procured mineral and feed ingredients for yard cattle and external herds.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pastoral Ministry/Bible Theology

Barclay College
Haviland, Kansas
05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Farm & Ranch Managment

Eastern Wyoming College
Torrington, Wyoming
05-2001

Skills

  • Nutritional analysis
  • Customer education
  • Product training
  • Customer relationship management
  • Team leadership
  • Sales forecasting
  • Inventory management
  • Essential Selling Skills
  • Sales Success Seminar
  • Presentation skills
  • Counselor Sales
  • Versatile Sales
  • Purina Leadership Develpoment Program
  • Kansas Agricultural & Rural Leadership Development

Timeline

Sales Specialist

Purina Animal Nutrition
10.2017 - Current

Feed Store Manager

Alliance Ag and Grain
05.2016 - 10.2017

Operations Manager

J5 Cattle Company
05.2013 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Pastoral Ministry/Bible Theology

Barclay College

Bachelor of Science - Farm & Ranch Managment

Eastern Wyoming College

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