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MURAT KILIC

MURAT KILIC

Pine Brook,NJ

Summary

Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 10 years of experience in Hydroponic Farming Business. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization. Experienced with strategic planning, financial management, and team leadership. Utilizes industry knowledge to drive business growth and operational efficiency. Track record of creating and implementing innovative strategies to enhance profitability and productivity. Experienced also with soil management, crop rotation, and livestock care. Utilizes modern farming techniques to enhance productivity and sustainability. Knowledge of agricultural best practices ensures high-quality produce and efficient farm operations. Agricultural Operations Manager with 10 years of experience supervising 1-acre to 30- acers farms. Developed aptitude for crop development, harvesting and business procedures resulting in profitability. Experienced with feed mixing, examining animals and reallocating resources.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Vegetable Farmer

AGROBAY Farms (Sonally Llc)
08.2023 - Current
  • Since arriving in the U.S. with E2 investor status, I have been operating two different hydroponic greenhouses and systems at two different locations, due to my technical expertise. I primarily produce lettuce varieties and culinary herbs and sell hydroponically suitable products to wholesalers, restaurants, supermarket chains, and directly to the public through a CSA model.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Following relations with Agriculture Department for Certifications

Managing Partner

LUVI Tarim Ltd. Sti.
01.2016 - 01.2023
  • I was the owner of LUVI Company while in Turkey
  • I was the Managing partner in the field of growing Strawberries, Blueberries and Lettuces in a 10 acres of Modern and Technical Greenhouses with both Conventional and Hydroponic disciplines
  • Being the Head of my team I am executive managing the Technical, Grow/Production and Logistic crew as well as local and export markets and customers
  • Due to my technical expertise in the field, I provided consultancy services during the establishment phase of many different hydroponic greenhouses in the country, offering guidance in areas such as project planning, establishment, operation, and plant growth and health.

Managing Partner

IMPA Ltd. Sti.
01.1997 - 01.2016
  • I was the owner of company and used to deal with the agencyship of Paper and Packaging Converting Machinery manufacturers from South Korea and Europe in Turkey
  • Not only for sale but also managing my team or Technical after sales services

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration and Economic - English

ISTANBUL University, School of Economics
01.1995

GALATASARAY Highschool -

GALATASARAY Highschool
01.1989

Skills

In Hydroponic Agriculture, I shall conduct

  • Small business operations
  • Relationship Building
  • Customer relations
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Project Management
  • Operations Management
  • Business Planning
  • Marketing
  • Business Development
  • Consulting

Certification

  • Hydroponic Farming Expertise by Turkish Ministry of Agriculture License - 2020
  • MARYLAND AGRICULTRUE DEPT. GAP/Harmonized Certfication , Agrobay Farms - 2024
  • Turkish ULUDAG University Medical Herbs Seminar Training - 2019
  • Maryland University AGri Dept Good Agriculture Practice Courses Training - 2024

Languages

English
Full Professional
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Italian
Elementary
Korean
Elementary

Timeline

Owner/Vegetable Farmer

AGROBAY Farms (Sonally Llc)
08.2023 - Current

Managing Partner

LUVI Tarim Ltd. Sti.
01.2016 - 01.2023

Managing Partner

IMPA Ltd. Sti.
01.1997 - 01.2016

GALATASARAY Highschool -

GALATASARAY Highschool

Bachelor of Business Administration and Economic - English

ISTANBUL University, School of Economics

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