Kip Witzel
Stratton,CO
Summary
Organized Location Manager competent in precision ag and sales and service. Highly talented in efficiency planning, cost reduction and budget control. Outstanding problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Serves as point-of-contact for all new sales team members and their related inquiries and issues.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stratton Equity Coop Idalia Location Manager/Sales Representative
Stratton Equity Coop
01.2021 - Current
- Cultivated focus on customer service and satisfaction with well-trained, empowered team.
- Anticipated, resolved and prevented operating difficulties through successful policies.
- Built strong team through proactive recruitment and hiring strategies.
- Developed business plans covering use of materials, equipment safety and employee management.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
Stratton High School Head Wrestling Coach
Stratton Schools District R-4
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Coached players to boost confidence and enhance abilities.
- Complied with rules and regulations set by institutions and leagues.
- Educated individuals on importance of proper nutritional and sleep habits, demonstrating impact on physical performance.
- Individually coached struggling players to help boost confidence and meet personal goals.
- Demonstrated proper technique for penetrating, lifting and pinning for team and coaching staff.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of athletic medicine as related to common injuries and conditions across sport.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
Operations Manager-Burlington Location
Stratton Equity Coop
11.2016 - 01.2021
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Custom Applicator
Stratton Equity Coop
01.2008 - 11.2016
- Used proper PPE and safety protocols for personal health and safety of other staff.
- Maintained knowledge of equipment necessary to complete jobs, acquiring new skills and techniques.
- Cleaned and prepared equipment necessary for projects.
- Combined chemicals and mixed fertilizers, carefully observing all manufacturer instructions, to create proper mixtures and maintain safety.
- Observed company safety guidelines and maintained tight timetables when applying chemicals, lifting heavy objects and operating equipment.
- Treated areas with pesticides to alleviate bugs and other pests and destroy weeds.
- Cleaned or serviced machinery for operating efficiency using water, gasoline or hand tools.
- Delivered exemplary service to all customers, encouraging repeat business, positive feedback and long-term loyalty.
- Inspected vehicles and equipment and performed minor repair work to maintain optimal functionality and longevity.
Education
No Degree - Civil Engineering
Central College
Pella, IAHigh School Diploma -
Stratton Senior High School
Stratton, CO05.1992
Skills
- Team Supervision
- Coordinate Transportation
- Territory Management
- Customer Service
- Organizational Strengths
- Cost Control
- Sales
- Sales Development
Certification
- Certified Personal Fitness Trainer-Health Fitness Instructor, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) - Issued June 2022
- Qualified Supervisor, Colorado Department of Ag - July 2021-Renewal date July 2024
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator/Technician, State of Kansas - April 2022-Renewal date April 2024
Timeline
Stratton Equity Coop Idalia Location Manager/Sales Representative
Stratton Equity Coop
01.2021 - Current
Stratton High School Head Wrestling Coach
Stratton Schools District R-4
10.2019 - 03.2022
Operations Manager-Burlington Location
Stratton Equity Coop
11.2016 - 01.2021
Custom Applicator
Stratton Equity Coop
01.2008 - 11.2016
No Degree - Civil Engineering
Central College
High School Diploma -
Stratton Senior High School
- Certified Personal Fitness Trainer-Health Fitness Instructor, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) - Issued June 2022
- Qualified Supervisor, Colorado Department of Ag - July 2021-Renewal date July 2024
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator/Technician, State of Kansas - April 2022-Renewal date April 2024
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