Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Montana Hardin

Porter,TX

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. and high degree of accuracy. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ability to bring ten years of experience in sales, education, supervising, and plant operations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Agriculture Science Teacher

Galena Park ISD
07.2017 - Current
  • Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for physical, social and emotional development of students.
  • Conducted assessments of student learning styles and used results to plan instructional activities.
  • Devised strategies for growing FFA program and generating membership by 50%.
  • Maintained up to 200 student academic records and grades.
  • Planned events and field trips to provide hands-on experiences in agricultural areas.

Sales Representative

Pilgrims Pride JBS
02.2016 - 07.2017
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
  • Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements for 30 clients.

Plant Supervisor (Evis II)

Sanderson Farms
11.2012 - 12.2015
  • Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
  • Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
  • Monitored safety practices and made changes or recommendations.
  • Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.

MET Team Associate

Home Depot
08.2011 - 11.2012
  • Developed visual merchandising plans and strategies to promote store offerings.
  • Analyzed customer feedback and shopper trends to inform display designs.
  • Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
  • Incorporated new design techniques to create innovative and eye-catching displays.
  • Scheduled regular maintenance and repair of displays for longevity.
  • Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products.

Clerk I

Texas Parks And Wildlife Department
03.2009 - 11.2009
  • Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Created and maintained detailed records of all office activities.

Sales Associate

Petco
02.2008 - 03.2009
    • Promoted conversion of casual shoppers into customers through product knowledge and product solutions to meet customer needs.
    • Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
    • Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
    • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
    • Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
    • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
    • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
    • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
08.2010

High School Diploma -

Hargrave High School
Huffman, TX
05.2005

Skills

  • Agribusiness Knowledge
  • Student Development
  • Recruiting Students
  • Google - Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive
  • Microsoft - Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
  • Quality Standards
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Staff Management
  • Project Management

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Dazzling Diamond Award in GPISD, through student growth in 2020.
  • Completed the two year supervisor training program at Sanderson Farms in November 2014.
  • Voted top MET employee for 2012, out of our team.

Affiliations

  • Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas - Member 2017 - 2023

Certification

  • HACCP, Sanderson Farms - 2012 - 2015
  • HAZMAT Team, Sanderson Farms - 2012 - 2015

Timeline

Agriculture Science Teacher

Galena Park ISD
07.2017 - Current

Sales Representative

Pilgrims Pride JBS
02.2016 - 07.2017

Plant Supervisor (Evis II)

Sanderson Farms
11.2012 - 12.2015

MET Team Associate

Home Depot
08.2011 - 11.2012

Clerk I

Texas Parks And Wildlife Department
03.2009 - 11.2009

Sales Associate

Petco
02.2008 - 03.2009

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

Sam Houston State University

High School Diploma -

Hargrave High School
Montana Hardin