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Matthew Dobberstein

Woodville

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in sales and marketing, adept at crafting and implementing strategic plans that align with business objectives to drive revenue growth. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams while maintaining a strong focus on achieving results through adaptability and clear communication. Expertise in market research, campaign management, and building lasting customer relationships enhances the capacity to deliver impactful solutions. Committed to leveraging skills and insights to contribute to organizational success in fast-paced environments.

Work History

Farmer

Self-employeed
08.2019 - Current
  • Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
  • Enforced proper care and health of animals with proper nutrition.
  • Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as seed, farm machinery, and livestock.
  • Improved overall farm efficiency with the adoption of modern agricultural technology and equipment.

Regional Sales Associate

Jefo
01.2017 - 08.2019
  • Working directly with dairies to increase herd health with protected vitamin B products
  • Educating farm owners, managers, and nutritionists on the benefits of B vitamins
  • Monthly visits to feed mills and dealers of Jefo products to take orders and check inventory

Sales and Marketing Manager

Dinamica Generale
01.2009 - 01.2016
  • Opened new sales market in North America for international company
  • Educated large dairies and feed mills how NIR technology can increase milk production
  • Recruited new dealers, oversaw new employees, lead training meetings
  • Recommended improvements in product design and promotional materials

Dairy Herdsman

Larsen Farms, Baldwin, WI and Anderson Farms
01.2004 - 01.2008
  • Performed daily milking, feeding, cleaning and record keeping
  • Ensured proper cattle health, oversaw calving process, performed own AI services
  • Communicated to owner about needs, production, herd health and operations

Animal Nutritionist

Herdsman Feeds
01.2004 - 01.2008
  • Created a sheep feed and marketed the new product to retail farm stores
  • Balanced rations to increase milk production and cattle health
  • Volunteered with 4H clubs and other community events to gain company name recognition

Regional Service Coordinator and Technician

21st Century Genetics
01.1996 - 01.2001
  • Delivered AI arm service, for assigned region and fill-in for other technicians
  • Developed individualized breeding programs by analyzing cattle through mapping
  • Conducted clinics to train farmers to breed their own animals

Livestock Production Specialist

Cenex/Land O’Lakes
01.1991 - 01.1996
  • Met sales quotas and increased revenue by building new customer base
  • Collaborated with co-op members on feed rations to ensure profitability and service

Education

B.S. Degree - Broad Area Agriculture

University of Wisconsin – River Falls

Skills

  • Multifaceted dairy industry background including nutrition and feed, genetics and reproduction, herd health, soil quality, equipment, and management
  • Proven sales performance with both innovative technology and consumable products locally, nationally, and internationally
  • Excellent customer relations through reliable service, diverse knowledge, easy availability, proper follow-up, helpful attitude and timely delivery
  • Valued member of dairy operations management through collaboration with vet, nutritionist, owner, herdsman and other key influencers
  • Experienced in management with sales, budgets, training, schedules and marketing
  • Strong networking among dealers, customers, employees and industry peers
  • Current on agricultural industry innovations and issues

Timeline

Farmer

Self-employeed
08.2019 - Current

Regional Sales Associate

Jefo
01.2017 - 08.2019

Sales and Marketing Manager

Dinamica Generale
01.2009 - 01.2016

Dairy Herdsman

Larsen Farms, Baldwin, WI and Anderson Farms
01.2004 - 01.2008

Animal Nutritionist

Herdsman Feeds
01.2004 - 01.2008

Regional Service Coordinator and Technician

21st Century Genetics
01.1996 - 01.2001

Livestock Production Specialist

Cenex/Land O’Lakes
01.1991 - 01.1996

B.S. Degree - Broad Area Agriculture

University of Wisconsin – River Falls

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