Laura Tucker
Ashland,MO
Summary
Experienced coordinator with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in project management, communication, and problem-solving. Known for flexibility with changing needs and reliability in delivering outcomes. Prepared to make significant impact in dynamic environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Industry Professional
Booches, Tellers, Sake, Les Bourgeois
05.2002 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Upper Mississippi Delta Coordinator - Customer Relations
United States Rice Producers Association
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed and maintained customer relationships with farmers and board members relating to State legislative regulation, as well as market exposure
- Acted as lead at conferences and one-to-one business sales interaction including overseas trade missions and domestic educational outreach.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Increased client satisfaction by facilitating clear and consistent communication between project teams and stakeholders.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to inform strategic planning.
Director-US Agriculture Operations
Intertek Agricultural & Food Services
10.2016 - 12.2017
- As Director of US AGRI operations spearheaded sales opportunities, traveled and led team operations at conferences and sales meetings
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
- Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
- Leveraged data analytics insights for informed decision-making in critical areas such as sales forecasting, budgeting, or personnel management.
Global Product Manager-Rice
Intertek Agricultural & Food Services
09.2014 - 10.2016
- Global Product Manager of the Year-2015
- Oversaw global product development and partner relationships, enabling footprint expansion into new markets.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key industry influencers, fostering brand advocacy and generating positive word-of-mouth referrals.
- Identified growth opportunities and expanded the product portfolio through strategic acquisitions and partnerships.
- Championed a culture of innovation by encouraging open dialogue between departments and promoting cross-functional collaboration on projects aimed at driving continuous improvement in all aspects of global product management operations.
- Mentored junior team members, providing career guidance and support to foster their professional growth within the organization.
Education
Publishing
University of Denver
Denver, CO06.2002
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO05.2001
History - History
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZSkills
Customer Service
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Multitasking
Dependable and Responsible
Critical Thinking
Excellent Communication
Computer Skills
Organizational Skills
Problem Resolution
Organization and Time Management
Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- Food Safety Certification
Timeline
Upper Mississippi Delta Coordinator - Customer Relations
United States Rice Producers Association
01.2019 - 01.2020
Director-US Agriculture Operations
Intertek Agricultural & Food Services
10.2016 - 12.2017
Global Product Manager-Rice
Intertek Agricultural & Food Services
09.2014 - 10.2016
Service Industry Professional
Booches, Tellers, Sake, Les Bourgeois
05.2002 - Current
- Food Handler Certification
- Food Safety Certification
Publishing
University of Denver
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Missouri-Columbia
History - History
Northern Arizona University
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