JOSEPH A JOHN II
Stonewall,OK
Summary
Successful business owner. Well-rounded leader with 20 years of extensive experience in business operations and management. Successfully leading teams in both office and field environments. Proficient expertise in title research and due diligence across multiple states, including Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
FarmFit Farms
Crowley, LA
10.2015 - Current
- Established organic vegetable farm to enhance community access to quality produce and promote healthy lifestyles.
- Secured High Tunnel System Initiative Grant through collaboration with local USDA NRCS District Conservationist.
- Sold produce at local farmers markets, grocery stores, and restaurants to support local economy.
- Operated and maintained various machinery and equipment, including tractors, trucks, implements, and trailers.
Heavy Machinery Operator/Laborer
Natures Way Waterscapes
Broomfield, CO
03.2013 - Current
- Operated and maintained heavy machinery, including tractor, backhoe, and skid loader.
- Constructed water features such as ponds, streams, and waterfalls.
- Built access roads to support construction activities.
- Utilized dump truck, flatbed, and grader for efficient material transport and site preparation.
Farm Specialist
LSU Rice Experiment Station
Crowley, LA
11.2019 - 05.2022
- Led collaboration with PHD on development of innovative rice varieties, boosting yield and resilience.
- Oversaw daily operations in rice breeding, cultivation, and harvesting to ensure optimal processes.
- Enhanced production efficiency by creating heat-tolerant and disease-resistant rice strains.
Title Analyst
R&O Energy
Shreveport, LA
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Executed comprehensive Surface/Mineral title research and due diligence in various counties throughout New Mexico.
Agriculture/Aquaculture Specialist
JoDaddy’s Crawfish Co.
Crowley, LA
10.2015 - 05.2018
- Maintained and operated diverse machinery types such as tractors, trucks, implements, and trailers.
- Restructured outdated strategic and operational management within rice, soybean farming, and crawfish production.
- Revised and executed the comprehensive, year-round farm management plan, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Established new external business relationships to enhance collaboration, while maintaining existing relationships.
Field Technician
Colorado Cultivars
Eaton, CO
07.2015 - 12.2015
- Collaborated with farmers to cultivate, harvest, and process industrial hemp for a leading Colorado producer.
- Operated machinery including skid steer, seed cleaner, and extractor for efficient processing.
- Contributed to development of innovative processing techniques that enhanced production efficiency.
Abstractor/ Title Analyst
Baseline Minerals
Denver, CO
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Executed surface and mineral title research, along with due diligence, generating comprehensive abstracts across multiple counties in Colorado and Wyoming.
- Performed title searches, ordered reports, and obtained clearance documents.
- Researched public records to obtain additional information that may be required in an abstract.
- Compiled reports containing all the necessary details related to a particular document or set of documents.
Title Analyst
Suncoast Land Services
Lafayette, LA
05.2011 - 01.2013
- Conducted surface and mineral title research across various counties and parishes in Wyoming, Texas, and Louisiana.
- Executed due diligence for pipeline right-of-way projects in multiple jurisdictions.
- Assisted project manager with spreadsheets, mapping tasks, and mailouts for acquisition reports.
- Compiled acquisition reports to support project management decisions.
Agriculture/Aquaculture Specialist
JoDaddy’s Crawfish Co.
Crowley, LA
01.2004 - 01.2011
- Maintained and operated various equipment types, such as tractors, trucks, and trailers.
- Achieved strategic and operational excellence in rice, soybean farming, and crawfish production.
- Implemented a precise year-round farm management plan to enhance productivity.
- Cultivated strong external business relationships to support agricultural operations.
Yard Maintenance Worker
John N. John Trucking
Crowley, LA
01.1998 - 01.2004
- Managed shop and yard upkeep
- Maintained computer data entry.
- Controlled parts department inventory.
Education
Bachelors Degree - General Studies in Applied Sciences
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA01.2008
Skills
- Personnel management
- Computer proficiency
- Occupational safety
- Operational efficiency
- Environmental safety
- Attention to detail
- Equipment operation
- Crop management
- Grant writing
- Soil analysis
- Customer engagement
- Business development
- Regulatory compliance
- Time management
- Problem-solving capacity
- Strong work ethic
- Inventory tracking and management
- Organizational skills
- Analytical thinking
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
References
- Davida Donelan, Triple D Land Services, Huntsville, TX, Friend/Co-Worker, 936-222-5146
- Shani Coleman, Colorado Cultivars, Eaton, CO, Friend/Supervisor/Co-Worker, 970-305-7307
Timeline
Farm Specialist
LSU Rice Experiment Station
11.2019 - 05.2022
Title Analyst
R&O Energy
01.2019 - 07.2019
Owner/Operator
FarmFit Farms
10.2015 - Current
Agriculture/Aquaculture Specialist
JoDaddy’s Crawfish Co.
10.2015 - 05.2018
Field Technician
Colorado Cultivars
07.2015 - 12.2015
Abstractor/ Title Analyst
Baseline Minerals
07.2014 - 07.2015
Heavy Machinery Operator/Laborer
Natures Way Waterscapes
03.2013 - Current
Title Analyst
Suncoast Land Services
05.2011 - 01.2013
Agriculture/Aquaculture Specialist
JoDaddy’s Crawfish Co.
01.2004 - 01.2011
Yard Maintenance Worker
John N. John Trucking
01.1998 - 01.2004
Bachelors Degree - General Studies in Applied Sciences
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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