Neil Martin
Stevensville,MT
Summary
A seasoned entrepreneur, I leveraged my diverse skill set, from animal husbandry and farming techniques and strategic sales management, to grow businesses in agriculture and construction. At EnviroTech Septic, I enhanced operational efficiency and client satisfaction, showcasing my detail-oriented approach and effective team collaboration. My journey reflects a commitment to excellence in whatever I do.
Personable and hardworking, with deep understanding of agricultural practices and livestock management. Well-versed in sustainable farming techniques and proficient in operating farm machinery and tools. Focused on driving productivity and fostering thriving, sustainable ranch environment. Detailed-oriented, safety-driven with extensive comprehension of farming and training of farm help. Very knowledgeable in humane castration of farm animals, branding and loading livestock. Administer vaccinations, apply insecticides when appropriate and maintain clean animal housing. Experienced with livestock management, land maintenance, and resource allocation. Utilizes effective team leadership and sustainable agricultural practices to enhance operational efficiency. Track record of ensuring high standards of animal welfare and productivity. Offering positive attitude, strong desire to learn and grow in ranch setting with integrity being at the very core of all my decisions. Brings understanding of animal care and crop maintenance, with hands-on skills in basic farm operations. Ready to use and develop problem-solving and teamwork skills in the ranch mananger role.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch Owner
Self-employeed
Rochester, WA And Stevensville, MT
02.2024 - Current
- Grew up on a dairy farm and so was exposed from little on up to the cow/farm lifestyle.
- Married in November of 2009, moved to my bride's area near Chehalis, WA. While I held my day job, I worked to build my own beef cow/calf herd and also ran a custom, small bale hay operation.
- Relocated to Stevensville, Montana in 2019. Currently leasing pasture and hay ground and have a few cow/calves of my own.
- Experience in:
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.
- Fed and watered animals according to strict feeding schedules and dietary needs.
- Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized for optimal facilities for productivity and professionalism.
- Placed supply orders, restocked supplies and merchandised products and worked with local veterinary on any issues.
- Hired new ranch hands and livestock handlers seasonally.
- Oversaw cultivation, irrigation and harvesting of alfalfa and hay crops each year.
- Maintained and serviced tractors and haying equipment.
- Welding skills and construction skills.
Business Owner, Frontier Fence Builders
Self
Stevensville, MT
01.2020 - Current
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Delivered exceptional services under deadlines by prioritizing tasks effectively and delegating responsibilities appropriately throughout the team.
- Enhanced company profitability by reducing overhead costs and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Boosted revenue by identifying new business opportunities and diversifying product offerings.
- Implemented efficient systems for inventory management, order processing, and shipping logistics.
Sanitation Specialist
EnviroTech Septic
Rochester, WA
12.2009 - 01.2017
- Completed preventive maintenance on septic equipment for cleaning, increasing lifetimes and decreasing sanitation supply costs.
- Mitigated potential hazards by promptly reporting any observed deficiencies or violations related to cleanliness or equipment functionality.
- Reduced risk of contamination by conducting regular inspections and thorough cleaning of equipment.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges, working effectively under pressure to maintain high levels of cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Kept accurate inventory records, ensuring the timely reordering of necessary cleaning supplies and equipment parts as needed.
- Supported company sustainability initiatives by utilizing eco-friendly cleaning products and methods.
- Minimized downtime during production shifts by quickly addressing any sanitation issues that arose.
Education
Bethel Mennonite School
Peach Bottom, PASkills
- Client Relationship Management
- Animal Husbandry Management
- Nutritional Planning for Animals
- Water Resource Management
- Weather monitoring
- Irrigation System Management
- Crop Fertilization Techniques
- Personal Financial Management
- Livestock Care Management
- Animal Health Management
- Small Business Management
- Clear and Concise Communication
- Client Relationship Development
- Project Cost Estimation
- Quality Management Processes
- Strategic Sales Management
- Long-Term Planning
- Staff management
- Operational Oversight
- Recruitment Management
- Bid Management Expertise
- Business Administration
- Detail-Oriented Approach
- Time management
- Effective Multitasking
- Trustworthy Performance
- Strategic Organizational Management
- Disease control
- Effective Decision-Making
- Clear Communication
- Versatile Work Approach
- Effective Troubleshooting
- Effective Team Collaboration
Timeline
Ranch Owner
Self-employeed
02.2024 - Current
Business Owner, Frontier Fence Builders
Self
01.2020 - Current
Sanitation Specialist
EnviroTech Septic
12.2009 - 01.2017
Bethel Mennonite School