Olga Hall
Fargo,ND
Summary
25 years of experience in multiple roles - Business Operations, International Sales, Marketing, Logistics, Dealer Support, Export, Budgeting and Customer Relations. A proven strategic leader who has been supporting dealers on the wholesale side and customers on the retail side. Very organized, can handle multiple projects, prioritize, execute tasks, and make timely decisions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Sales
Gooseneck Implement Co.
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Built the Export Division of Gooseneck Imp. from scratch.
- Set up the processes of preparing agricultural equipment and shipping logistics.
- Procured agricultural and construction equipment from other John Deere dealers nationwide.
- Established an international on-line call center to track phone calls coming from advertising.
Director of International Sales
RDO Equipment Co.
01.2015 - 05.2022
- Established the Export Division of RDO and managed every aspect of the division: personnel, risk management, budgeting, financing, logistics.
- Grew annual sales of equipment from $0 to $12 million and additional $1.5m in international parts.
- Traveled to multiple international farm shows, participated in trade missions, targeted marketing campaigns to drive growth in equipment and parts export sales.
- Delivered exceptional customer service that led to a large volume of repeat business from a loyal base of customers.
Director of International Division
Titan Machinery Co.
01.2005 - 12.2014
- Built and managed Titan Machinery’s European dealerships in Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, and Ukraine - the largest Case IH dealership network in the world.
- Responsible for delivering financial performance for the division; profitability, cash flow, vendor relations, personnel development.
- Forged and managed long-term relationships with export customers from around the world.
Marketing Manager
Titan Machinery Co.
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Revamped Titan's marketing department into modern organization.
- Developed and implemented initial Titan Machinery marketing department processes.
- Refined and developed Titan’s branding.
- Managed multi-million-dollar marketing budget
- Executed all company marketing campaigns.
Product Development & Territory Management
John Deere Co.
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Performed a variety of marketing, product development and territory management support in four years with John Deere Co.
- Introduced new series of John Deere tractors to the market.
- Supported JD dealers to achieve their Key Performance Indicators.
Education
MBA - International Business/Marketing
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Maryland
Irkusk, Russia01.1997
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Maryland
Irkusk, Russia01.1996
Skills
- Highly motivated
- Self-directed
- Task-oriented
- Excellent written & verbal communication
- Time-management
- Attention to details
- Organization
- Multitasking
- Interpersonal skills
Keytraits
- Highly motivated and self-directed
- Fluent in two languages: English and Russian
- Extremely task-orientated
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Time-management skills
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Organization skills
- Ability to multitask
- Interpersonal skills
Professional Development
- Advisory Committee Member of the Federal Reserve Bank, 2020-21
- Member of the Upper Midwest Dealer Export Council, 2018-22
Timeline
Director of Sales
Gooseneck Implement Co.
08.2022 - 05.2024
Director of International Sales
RDO Equipment Co.
01.2015 - 05.2022
Director of International Division
Titan Machinery Co.
01.2005 - 12.2014
Marketing Manager
Titan Machinery Co.
01.2003 - 01.2005
Product Development & Territory Management
John Deere Co.
01.1999 - 01.2003
MBA - International Business/Marketing
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Maryland
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