JUSTIN ROBERT MAI
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Knowledgeable Product Development Manager adept at collaborating with team members, other departments and customers to produce relevant, high-quality products that drive company growth. Well-organized and proactive with excellent communication and planning abilities. Ready to offer 17 years of progressive experience to Enza Zaden.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Desert Southwest Product Development Manager
Gowan Seed
04.2008 - Current
- Effectively managed trials in the DSW to evaluate and select superior varieties for high-density crop production in a fast paced environment.
- Leveraged product knowledge to introduce innovative varieties, significantly boosting customer engagement and adoption.
- Contributed to a substantial increase in spinach sales, generating over $4 million revenue within 5 years and achieving a 600% increase over 15 years.
- Collaborated with the sales team to introduce a diverse range of spinach varieties, providing technical expertise to insure grower success.
- Strengthened relationships with growers, shippers, and suppliers to drive sales growth and enhance market presence
- Made strategic decisions on product viability based on assessments of hybridity, germination rates, and vigor.
- Partnered with suppliers and growers to select optimal varieties, aligning with market trends
- Developed comprehensive planting schedules to optimize trial management and resource allocation.
- Maintained a well-organized commodity database to support informed decision making.
- Trained and mentored team members to promote efficient task execution and effective communication.
- Ensured operational reliability of equipment through routine maintenance, minimizing downtime.
- Mediated strong personalities to maintain positive relationships and foster collaboration.
Assistant Manager
High Performance Water Systems
01.2003 - 04.2008
- Managed team to run 700K gallon per day Electrodialysis Reversal water plant for Yuma Proving Grounds.
- Kept Accurate records pf feed and product water quality.
- Maintained, replaced, and repaired all equipment on site.
- Serviced 50+ Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems at remote sites on base.
- Designed electrical schematics to run commercial RO systems.
- Built RO systems ranging from 100 to 6000 gallons per day from scratch.
- Installed whole house and drinking water RO systems.
Education
Water Science & Treatment
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ06-2000
Skills
- Product development trialing
- Customer centric
- Building capacity and collaboration
- Mission driven
- Microsoft 365 Suite
- Team orientated
Languages
English
Timeline
Desert Southwest Product Development Manager
Gowan Seed
04.2008 - Current
Assistant Manager
High Performance Water Systems
01.2003 - 04.2008
Water Science & Treatment
Arizona Western College
Similar Profiles
Francisco EstradaFrancisco Estrada
Service HVAC Technician at Gowan Mechanical ServiceService HVAC Technician at Gowan Mechanical Service
PAOLA SARABIA-NAVARROPAOLA SARABIA-NAVARRO
Intern at Gowan CompanyIntern at Gowan Company
Jordan PerezJordan Perez
Industrial Maintenance Electrician at Gowan MillingIndustrial Maintenance Electrician at Gowan Milling
Daniel MillerDaniel Miller
Sleep Professional / Sales Associate at Sleep NumberSleep Professional / Sales Associate at Sleep Number
Mark EscalantiMark Escalanti
Security Guard at Indian Health ServicesSecurity Guard at Indian Health Services