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Kimberly Foley

Kimberly Foley

Mechanicsville,VA

Summary

Dynamic leader and strategic planner with a proven track record at Foley Seed and Service LLC, specializing in business development and stakeholder engagement. Excelled in regulatory planning and organizational leadership, significantly impacting the US tobacco market. Skilled in public speaking and project management, I drive progressive results and foster robust industry relationships.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder, CEO

Foley Seed and Service LLC
Mechanicsville, USA
01.2020 - Current
  • Company Overview: Foley Seed and Service is a direct-to-greenhouse tobacco seed distribution and service company.
  • Designed services to support the company's vision to enhance the potential of the U.S. tobacco production industry.
  • Produced practical outcomes tailored to US market demands.
  • Implemented process changes aimed at increasing efficiency while reducing costs.
  • Established and maintained strategic partnerships with key industry players to enhance business growth and development.

Campaign Specialist

NC Chamber
Raleigh, NC
04.2024 - Current
  • Overview: Our Ag Future Campaign
  • Created and distributed press releases, newsletters, and other materials to promote NC agriculture.
  • Established a focus for specific policies and outlined stances in written research white papers.
  • Devised grassroots campaign language and copy to mobilize popular support for agriculture.

Assoc. Manager - Leaf Supply Chain Sustainability

Altria Family of Companies
11.2017 - 04.2021
  • Developed and executed leaf supply chain strategy to support ESG initiatives for local and global sourcing.
  • Developed and implemented messaging frameworks for Annual Shareholder Meetings and Corporate Responsibility Reports.
  • Member of the Global Sustainable Tobacco Program (STP) Steering Committee, and GAP Connections Certification Committee.
  • Lead the STP stakeholder group to develop industry-wide grower living income due diligence, and other common ESG initiatives.
  • Oversaw coordination and management tasks within Leaf Government Affairs support.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental coordination to drive advancements in tobacco manufacturing, specifically for a Reduced Risk Future.

Senior Sales Representative

F.W. Rickard Seeds, Inc.
09.2014 - 01.2018
  • Responsible for flue-cured and burley sales.
  • Developed a wind-down strategy to close the company without creating supply chain security risks.

Education

M.S. - Supply Chain Management

Michigan State University
01.2017

B.S. - Crop and Soil Science

Virginia Tech
01.2014

Skills

  • Public speaking
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Business development
  • Organizational leadership
  • Project management
  • Regulatory planning
  • Strategic planning
  • Marketing

References

  • Steve Griffin, 252-943-7352, grifarms@embarqmail.com, Griffin Farms
  • Brent Leggett, 252-885-0229, leggettfarms@embarqmail.com, Leggett Farming Partnership
  • Brandon Batten, 919-915-4419, bdbatten@gmail.com, Triple B Farms

Timeline

Campaign Specialist

NC Chamber
04.2024 - Current

Founder, CEO

Foley Seed and Service LLC
01.2020 - Current

Assoc. Manager - Leaf Supply Chain Sustainability

Altria Family of Companies
11.2017 - 04.2021

Senior Sales Representative

F.W. Rickard Seeds, Inc.
09.2014 - 01.2018

M.S. - Supply Chain Management

Michigan State University

B.S. - Crop and Soil Science

Virginia Tech

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