Kathy Kent
Isle of Palms,SC
Summary
Accomplished agriculture market intelligence specialist with a keen ability to detect market inflections while hunting down answers to complex questions. Skilled at identifying sources, formulating key questions, weeding out bias, analyzing data trends and concisely communicating findings. Seasoned interviewer who has maintained years-long relationships with top executives within market channels, while being a trusted information source for some of the world's most prominent investment funds.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Agriculture Research Lead/Associate Editor
OTR Global LLC
09.2010 - 10.2023
- Provided clients with in-depth market intelligence on North American agriculture markets, focused on equities in fertilizer, crop protection, seeds, farm equipment and ag tech, including companies like Deere, Corteva, Bayer, FMC, Mosaic and Nutrien.
- Tracked sales, inventories, pricing and product trends through recurring, detailed, one-on-one conversations with top industry executives in agriculture distribution channels.
- Analyzed market trends and compiled quantitative and qualitative findings in comprehensive quarterly reports as well as quick-turn notes on channel reactions to market news.
- Led team of researchers through project planning, execution and delivery, with a strict adherence to compliance regulations.
- Edited and presented agriculture findings from counterparts in India, Brazil and China.
Research and Operational Support
Ziff Brothers Investments/ZBI Equities
01.2008 - 09.2010
- Provided research and operational support to team of 5 associates/analysts in equities division of a multi-billion dollar private investment fund
- Wrote company, industry and commodity case studies, primers and briefs based on the research needs of the investment team, primarily in the Energy and Agriculture sectors.
- Conducted primary research through conversations with consultants, industry experts, investor relations and government agencies.
- Compiled data from public sources such as the IEA, DOE, USDA, CFTC, not-for-profits, and local governments.
- Reviewed information and data from sell-side research, company presentations, earnings call transcripts, news reports, third-party case studies, and government filings.
- Compiled street estimates of thesis-related metrics from income statement, cash flow statement and balance sheet into models to understand consensus.
- Monitored agriculture news and energy policy and provide daily and weekly updates to the team.
Founder
Plaid Robot Inc.
05.2005 - 01.2008
- Designed web 2.0 solution for Architects, Interior Designers and other designers to connect directly with the media for publicity purposes.
- Oversaw one-year development of site concept, features, testing, marketing and launch.
- Winner of Building Design + Construction Magazine’s 2006 “Best of the Web” Awards for Best New Online Tool. Profiled in Architect Magazine in April 2007 and Architectural Record in July 2007
- Attracted media users including Better Homes & Gardens, Fine Furnishings International, Woman’s Day, Home Magazine, HGTV and other high profile design publications.
- Simultaneously ran a public relations firm for Architects and Interior Designers and placed clients in magazines such as Traditional Home, House Beautiful, and TimeOut NY and on shows such as Iron Chef America.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Integrative Arts
Penn State University
University Park05.1999
Skills
- Interviewing: Identifying and contacting primary research sources to conduct in-depth one-on-one interviews, and successful at maintaining relationships with top industry sources allowing for long-term monitoring of market trends
- Analysis: Skilled at analyzing both market data and qualitative commentary to detect large market trends, new revenue drivers or emerging market obstacles
- Deep learning: Driven to comprehensively understand research topics, giving decision-makers confidence in research results
- Communication: Able to clearly and concisely communicate research findings to both expert and non-expert audiences
Timeline
Agriculture Research Lead/Associate Editor
OTR Global LLC
09.2010 - 10.2023
Research and Operational Support
Ziff Brothers Investments/ZBI Equities
01.2008 - 09.2010
Founder
Plaid Robot Inc.
05.2005 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Integrative Arts
Penn State University
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