Nathan Underwood
Calhoun,KY
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Rice Agri-Marketing, enhancing partnerships and streamlining operations. Excelled in talent development and multitasking, achieving significant improvements in productivity and customer satisfaction. Skilled in team building and reliability, adept at fostering collaboration and driving results.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Sales and Purchasing Consult
Rice Agri-Marketing
08.2024 - Current
- Established relationships between farmers and seed companies. To accommodate needs for the fall and spring planting seasons.
- Maintained inventory of inbound product for storage, Designating it by customer specific needs.
- Organized shipping plans and routes to ensure proper delivery to customer.
- Resolved any customer issues that came about from product or transit issues.
- Increased awareness of sales deadlines, promotions, and giveaways to all customers.
- Conducted monthly grower meetings to allow growers to gain insight and education of new product changes.
Farm Manager
Underwood Farms/ N&J Greenhouses
01.2003 - Current
- Managed farm staff efficiently, providing training and guidance for optimal performance.
- Increased farm productivity by introducing modern farming practices and equipment upgrades.
- Oversaw the maintenance of farm machinery, resulting in reduced downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
- Improved animal health through regular monitoring, vaccinations, and timely veterinary consultations.
- Successfully negotiated contracts with buyers to secure favorable terms for the sale of farm products.
- Developed long-term plans for crop rotation, soil management, and sustainable farming practices to maintain soil fertility and prevent erosion.
- Kept detailed records on crop production, livestock health, equipment maintenance, financial transactions, and employee performance for data-driven decision making.
Area Manager
Columbia Sportswear
11.2021 - 08.2024
- Led a team to achieve company goals and exceed targets consistently, fostering a positive work environment.
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for growth.
- Coordinated with other departments and technical support staff to ensure smooth flow of information and production.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mclean County High School
Calhoun KY05-2003
Skills
- Talent development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Team building
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Becks, Nutech,Sound, & Pivot Bio Dealer Certified
- Chemical applicator license
- ACT WorkKeys NCRC Silver Certificate ID: 67PYTRV7C77K 7/17/2022
Timeline
Lead Sales and Purchasing Consult
Rice Agri-Marketing
08.2024 - Current
Area Manager
Columbia Sportswear
11.2021 - 08.2024
Farm Manager
Underwood Farms/ N&J Greenhouses
01.2003 - Current
- Forklift Certification
- Becks, Nutech,Sound, & Pivot Bio Dealer Certified
- Chemical applicator license
- ACT WorkKeys NCRC Silver Certificate ID: 67PYTRV7C77K 7/17/2022
High School Diploma -
Mclean County High School
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