Marcus Giltner
Batavia,IA
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Salesman
Vanderwilt Seed
New Sharon, Iowa
2014.09 - Current
- Engage customers to identify specific seed needs and preferences, enhancing product alignment.
- Develope product knowledge to provide accurate information and recommendations.
- Sold Channel Seed products to customers from 2014 to 2019.
- Currently promote and sell Wyffles Hybrids.
- Currently promote and sell Stine and Merschman soybean products.
- Conduct meetings with customers before planting to discuss placement of hybrids and varieties.
- Deliver seed to customers in spring, ensuring timely access for planting.
- Crop scout customers' fields to let them know about disease pressures.
Contract Feed Delivery
Self Employed
Hedrick, Iowa
2018.08 - Current
- Deliver hog feed to JBS sites in Southeast Iowa, ensuring timely supply for livestock nutrition.
- Follow farm biosecurity guidelines and report feed issues to feed mill management to maintain operational standards.
- Remove feed spills on site to maintain safety and hygiene standards.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Farmer
Giltner Farms
Batavia, IA
2014.08 - Current
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment efficiently.
- Cared for livestock daily at the farm.
- Purchased supplies, including seed and fertilizer.
- Maintained soil health through crop rotation and nutrient management practices.
- Harvested crops at the optimum time for maximum yield and quality.
- Identified plants, pests, and weeds to determine selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers.
Education
Cardinal High School
Eldon, IASome College (No Degree) - Agribusiness
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IASkills
- Product knowledge
- Customer relationship management
- Field scouting
- Machinery operation
- Planning
- Team collaboration
Affiliations
- Honors: Two-time National qualifier on Kirkwood Community College golf team. Activities: Volunteer Youth Sports Coach (2024-Present)Coach children’s sports teams year-round, focusing on skill development and teamwork for youth athletes.
- Interests: Golf, hunting, farming and outdoor recreation
Timeline
Contract Feed Delivery
Self Employed
2018.08 - Current
Salesman
Vanderwilt Seed
2014.09 - Current
Farmer
Giltner Farms
2014.08 - Current
Cardinal High School
Some College (No Degree) - Agribusiness
Kirkwood Community College