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Lewis Fish

Cropconsultant
Lubbock,TX

Summary

Dynamic Crop Consultant with Nutrien Ag Retail, leveraging expertise in precision agriculture and persuasive negotiations to enhance client productivity. Proven track record in developing tailored management plans and achieving significant revenue growth through strategic market expansion. Skilled in budgeting and P&L management, fostering multidisciplinary team leadership for optimal results.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Crop Consultant

Nutrien Ag Retail
Floydada, Texas
01.2022 - Current
  • Analyzed crop health and soil conditions to recommend optimal treatments for enhanced yield.
  • Developed tailored management plans for diverse agricultural clients, boosting productivity.
  • Educated clients on effective pest management and crop rotation strategies.
  • Utilized precision agriculture tools for informed, data-driven decision making.
  • Conducted field visits to monitor crop development and address urgent concerns.
  • Prepared detailed reports on crop performance with actionable recommendations.
  • Guided fertilizer and pesticide selection and application for improved crop growth.
  • Advised farmers on selecting seed varieties best suited to their environment.

Sales Manager

Green Planet Drip Irrigation
Seminole, TX
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Achieved consistent revenue growth of $1,000,000 over two years through market expansion.
  • Streamlined entry processes into new markets by developing forecast order systems.
  • Executed complete sales cycle, tracking break-even rates through effective contract negotiations.
  • Formalized sales process to enhance operational efficiency and support customer acquisition.
  • Collaborated with suppliers to identify emerging opportunities and broaden market reach.
  • Maintained a professional network to leverage potential client relationships and business prospects.
  • Generated sales by creating and finalizing quotes for successful vendor and customer agreements.
  • Developed employee performance metrics to consistently exceed sales goals.

Farm Manager

Buxkemper Farms
Lorenzo, TX
03.2011 - 01.2019
  • Oversaw selection and purchase of routine supplies and special equipment purchases as part of $2,000,000 yearly budget.
  • Protected environmental areas, team members and consumers from harm by closely monitoring chemical applications and production techniques.
  • Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies accordingly to avoid losses.
  • Directed efficient crop production to maximize resource utilization and consistently meet schedule and financial demands.
  • Delegated tasks to seasonal workers and supervised completion of all duties and responsibilities.
  • Worked with owner to determine farm needs.
  • Protected operational interests by inspecting crops every daily to determine maturity, detect diseases and isolate insect infestations.
  • Trained and hired specialized workers for 15,000-acre farm.
  • Supervised day-to-day activities of cotton and grain farm.

Sales Manager

Big Green Farm Supply
Childress, TX
01.2001 - 03.2011
  • Reduced process gaps by hiring, supervising and coaching employees on sales strategies and protocols, optimizing performance, growth and profitability.
  • Achieved company growth for several consecutive years through market expansion and sales.
  • Maintained professional network of potential clients and business opportunities.
  • Boosted team morale and overall sales volume by creating employee incentive sales contests.
  • Created and finalized quotes to complete deals between company, vendors and customers.
  • Formalized sales process to enhance operations and promote acquisition of new customers.
  • Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
  • Partnered with marketing team to align sales strategy with brand messaging across all communication channels.
  • Streamlined new market entry processes by developing and implementing forecast order system.
  • Developed and implemented new sales strategies to update product lines.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Mid-Management

Richland College
Dallas, TX
04.1986

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Control Tech (Electrical Engineering)

U S Navy
Orlando, FL
03.1987

Skills

  • Soil condition analysis
  • Pest management strategies
  • Crop performance reporting
  • Fertilizer application guidance
  • Agricultural market expansion
  • Contract negotiations
  • Client education strategies
  • Strategic planning
  • Leadership and supervision
  • Agronomy expertise
  • Soil sampling
  • Weed control
  • Crop rotation planning
  • Field scouting
  • Irrigation management
  • Nutrient management
  • Self-motivation
  • Crop management
  • GPS mapping
  • Crop disease identification
  • Climate adaptation strategies

Additional Information

I currently work with a diverse group of grower. I have irrigated and dry land row crops including cotton, peanuts small grains and grasses. I work with several ranches, focusing on dry land feed and weed and brush management. I also have several high fence (exotic game) ranches, with a focus on feed plots, brush control and pest control that will not affect the game animals.

Timeline

Crop Consultant

Nutrien Ag Retail
01.2022 - Current

Sales Manager

Green Planet Drip Irrigation
01.2019 - 01.2022

Farm Manager

Buxkemper Farms
03.2011 - 01.2019

Sales Manager

Big Green Farm Supply
01.2001 - 03.2011

Associate of Applied Science - Mid-Management

Richland College

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Control Tech (Electrical Engineering)

U S Navy

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