Owen Lasswell
Lincoln,NE
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Specialist & Grants Coordinator
Nebraska Department Of Environment & Energy
04.2022 - Current
- Develop internal and external branding programs, communication strategies, and media responses
- Promoted to Grants Coordinator after 1 year
- Review department grant applications for consistency with federal bylaws
- Manage post-award federal grant reporting requirements
- Write and edit contracts and agreements between the department and subcontractors
Editor and General Manager
Breeze-Courier Newspaper
01.2012 - 12.2021
- Produced and edited daily content for print, web, and video projects.
- Developed and sold dynamic, multi-media advertising campaigns
- Managed a team of 14 employees
- Managed company finances and accounts payable
Agricultural Commodities Broker
FuturesOne
06.2008 - 12.2011
- Advised approximately 50 farm and livestock producers daily on physical grain sales, marketing strategies, and market influences
- Conducted on-farm sales and service meetings with new and existing clients
- Wrote a daily ag market column
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science - Production Livestock Management
University Of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE05.2008
Skills
- Writing, composition, and communication
- In-person and on-farm sales
- Data analysis and processing
- Livestock handling & management
- Photography & video production
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
Résumé Summary
As a former broker, business owner, and journalist with a passion for and a background in agriculture, I am confident I possess a self-motivated, reliable, and detail oriented skill set that would add value to your company. I am an excellent communicator, I have a detailed eye for data analysis, and I have more than 12 years of sales experience .
Timeline
Marketing Specialist & Grants Coordinator
Nebraska Department Of Environment & Energy
04.2022 - Current
Editor and General Manager
Breeze-Courier Newspaper
01.2012 - 12.2021
Agricultural Commodities Broker
FuturesOne
06.2008 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science - Production Livestock Management
University Of Nebraska
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