- Exhibiting Cattle
- Ranching
- Fundraising Events
- Outdoor Recreation
- Web Development and Design
- Design and Build Websites
- Reading
- Cooking
- Graphic Design
- DIY and Home Improvement
- 4H Beef Leader
Mercedes Danekas
Woodland
Summary
Dynamic individual with expertise in client relationship building, strategic decision-making, and results-driven marketing initiatives. Proven ability to oversee client accounts and implement effective strategies that drive growth.
Accomplished leader with a strong background in overseeing client accounts and fostering relationships. Known for critical thinking and continuous improvement, successfully aligning budgeting processes with client goals to achieve impactful results.
With a solid background in agriculture that includes 4 generations of cattle ranching. Agricultural development in youth is at my core as I too have benefited from the opportunities that were presented to me while growing up within this community.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
JDA, Inc
Woodland, CA
03.2013 - Current
- Oversee all client accounts/events.
- Oversaw budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with client goals.
- Designed and implemented all marketing materials for clients and organization as a whole
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement.
Chairman of the National Junior Angus Board
National Junior Angus Association
2001 - 2003
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance member engagement and participation in association activities.
- Developed educational programs to promote livestock management and industry knowledge among youth members.
- Collaborated with board members to establish long-term goals for organizational growth and sustainability.
- Oversaw budget planning and resource allocation to ensure financial health of the association.
- Encouraged youth to follow their passion for agriculture.
Education
Graduate -
Beef Leaders Institute
American Angus Association2008
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA03-2006
Skills
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Client relationship building
- Results-driven
- Account management
- Customer service
- Presentations
- Public speaking
- Media relations
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- Owned and shown many breeding cattle champions throughout the United States
- Broke multiple selling records at auction for the Wagyu beef breed in North America
- Completed the Beef Leadership Institute program
- Only female cattle sale manager in the United States
- Editor and co-owner of the Wagyu World Magazine
- Successfully mastered all of the Adobe design suite for promotions, catalog layouts and social marketing
- Own and co-manage wedding/event venue
- Sat on numerous state and regional BOD (youth and adult) for the Angus breed as well as on the California Junior Livestock Association
Affiliations
- American Wagyu Association
- American Hereford Association
- American Angus Association
Interests
Timeline
Vice President
JDA, Inc
03.2013 - Current
Chairman of the National Junior Angus Board
National Junior Angus Association
2001 - 2003
Graduate -
Beef Leaders Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of California, Davis