JOSE EPP
Faulkton,SD
Summary
Seasoned Farm Manager and Ag Sales Territory Manager with a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency at Anderson Bros Farms. Fluent in four languages, demonstrating exceptional communication and leadership skills. Expert in precision planting and GPS systems, significantly improving crop yield and sustainability. Passionate about leveraging technology and interpersonal skills to drive agricultural innovation and customer satisfaction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Manager
Anderson Bros Farms
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Oversee the day-to-day operation
- Coordinate the work and make sure is getting done in a timely manner in the most efficient way
- Prepare and execute the schedule for planting, spraying and harvest
- Keep track of applied inputs such as applied chemicals, fertilizer and seeds
- Upload records from equipment, applied maps from planting/fertilizing, monitor yield maps
- Train personnel in GPS calibration/setup, load variable rate maps for planting and fertilizing
- Scout crops for pests, insects and weeds
- Based on records make recommendations To Owner for next crop season
- Maintain and repair equipment's as needed
Ag Sales Territory Manager
Koenig Equipment
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Represents the company for the sale of agricultural equipment/outdoor power equipment to customers in a defined sales area
- Maintains current product knowledge on features and benefits of equipment
- Maintains sales management information for all customers in the assigned territory
- Create opportunities by evaluating customer fleets and techniques, and proactively propose better solutions
- Conducts new equipment field demonstrations
- Maintains current knowledge of used equipment values and ability to evaluate properly for trading purposes
- Maintains current knowledge of financing options to assist customers with their purchase
- Monitors trends in customer's business activities
Farm Manager
Anderson Bros Farms
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Oversee the day-to-day operation
- Coordinate the work and make sure is getting done in timely manner in the most efficient way
- Prepare and execute schedule for planting, spraying and harvest
- Keep track of applied inputs such as applied chemicals, fertilizer and seeds
- Upload records from equipment, applied maps from planting/fertilizing, monitor yield maps
- Train personnel in GPS calibration/setup, load variable rate maps for planting and fertilizing
- Scout crops for pest, insects and weeds
- Based on records make recommendations To Owner for next crop season
- Maintain and repair equipments as needed
Ag Product specialist
Horsch LLC
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Provide technical customer service and conduct product training
- Work with dealers and potential dealers coordinating product demonstrations
- Assist Dealers with sales and technical communication
- Provide technical support for sales and manufacturing
- Assist with monitoring, troubleshooting and upgrading developmental projects
- Help in sales by doing machine demonstration in South America
HR field tech./ Project Manager
Morris Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Worked directly with CEO providing him assistance as needed
- Manage project that were failing in various departments, working with staff to direct them successfully
- Evaluated various company departments and staffing and reported to Board of Directors
- Create, present and implement operational flow charts
- Train and assist department Managers throughout projects
- Manage Morris Aviation, which included quoting and planning flights, organizing and maintaining aircrafts certifications and maintenance records
Equipment Operator
Frank Howey Farms
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Operate (planting through harvest) and maintain machinery to be in working conditions at all times
- Assist in field scouting and report conditions to owner
Vice President
Island Pallet
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Oversee day-to-day operations
- Work with suppliers and costumers to identify cost reductions and implement them
- Assist customers needs and maintain an excellent business relationship
- Provide and assist with weekly employee training sections
Office Assistant
Agricultura Sepp
, Brazil
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: (Brazil)
- Directed daily operational tasks.
- Maintained consistent, daily reporting with Owner.
- Keep track of any dollar amount spent, and generate weekly reports to the accounting department.
- Manage and provide assistance for everyday tasks.
- Resolved equipment malfunctions efficiently.
Crew Manager
Lisa Jones Haus Ev.
, Germany
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Company Overview: (Germany)
- Quote upcoming jobs
- Train new team members according to company standards
- Coordinate daily activities
- Look for new ways to improve safety and work ethics, that generate more business and costumer satisfaction
- Follow up with customers and make sure they wore satisfy with the work we provide
- Participate in monthly business training and self improvement classes
- (Germany)
Education
Agronomy Essentials -
Purdue University
01.2018
agriculture precision -
Purdue University
01.2018
Farm and Ranch Management Certificate -
Mitchell Technical Institute
SD01.2017
FAA certify Airplane Private Pilot - single engine land
Pressley Aviation
NC01.2012
3 years degree - Mechanic with the option of the 4 year get master's degree in Germany
Berufsschule Loma Plata
Loma Plata, Paraguay01.2000
High school -
Fritz Kliewer
Brazil01.1997
Skills
- Fluent in Portuguese
- Fluent in German
- Fluent in Spanish
- Fluent in English
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent people skills
- Leadership
- Farm input budgeting
- Precision planting
- GPS systems
- John Deere technology
- Ag Leader System Expertise
- Trimble technology
- Equipment calibration
- Equipment setup
- Variable Rate Optimization
- Computer proficient
Timeline
Farm Manager
Anderson Bros Farms
01.2020 - 01.2023
Ag Sales Territory Manager
Koenig Equipment
01.2019 - 01.2020
Farm Manager
Anderson Bros Farms
01.2014 - 01.2019
Ag Product specialist
Horsch LLC
01.2014 - 01.2015
HR field tech./ Project Manager
Morris Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2013
Equipment Operator
Frank Howey Farms
01.2010 - 01.2011
Vice President
Island Pallet
01.2008 - 01.2010
Office Assistant
Agricultura Sepp
01.2007 - 01.2008
Crew Manager
Lisa Jones Haus Ev.
01.2000 - 01.2007
Agronomy Essentials -
Purdue University
agriculture precision -
Purdue University
Farm and Ranch Management Certificate -
Mitchell Technical Institute
FAA certify Airplane Private Pilot - single engine land
Pressley Aviation
3 years degree - Mechanic with the option of the 4 year get master's degree in Germany
Berufsschule Loma Plata
High school -
Fritz Kliewer
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