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Paul Thissen

Summary

Customer Representative Position

Experienced with client consultation, ensuring tailored portrait experiences that exceed expectations. Utilizes creative vision and interpersonal skills to connect with clients and understand their unique needs. Track record of delivering high-quality, personalized portrait solutions through strong collaborative efforts and adaptability.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Client Consultation

Adesa
01.2016 - 01.2024
  • Provide customers with product procurement.
  • Aid customers with problem solving.
  • Initiated client consultation process to better understand customer needs, leading to more personalized service offerings.

Museum Educator

Riverside Metropolitan Museum
01.2005 - 01.2016
  • Interaction with the public and youth groups
  • Promotion of special programs and events
  • Phone interaction, greet visitors
  • Served as a liaison between the museum and local schools, fostering strong relationships that benefited both institutions.

Reproductive work Dairy Cattle

Vanderlaan Dairy
01.2007 - 01.2015
  • Client consultation
  • Palpation for pregnancy
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.

Calf Buyer /Seller

Holderman Cattle
01.2004 - 01.2008
  • Sale of day old dairy and beef calves.
  • Customer Service
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.

Farm Manager

Case Vanderyke Sr. Dairy
01.1996 - 01.2000
  • Manage 3000 cow dairy Day to day operation
  • Supervisor of sixteen employees
  • Nutrition, Genetics, Dairy Husbandry, Replacement heifer raising, Rotational Grazing
  • Managed farm staff efficiently, providing training and guidance for optimal performance.
  • Increased farm productivity by introducing modern farming practices and equipment upgrades.
  • Improved animal health through regular monitoring, vaccinations, and timely veterinary consultations.

Salesman

Southfield Cattle Auction
01.1995 - 01.2000
  • Sale of Holstein Cattle
  • Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and exceptional customer service.
  • Increased sales revenue by identifying potential clients and conducting persuasive product presentations.

Large Animal Technician

Euclid Veterinary Hospital
12.1994 - 08.1997
  • Vaccine sales and customer service
  • Veterinary work, and client consultation
  • Customer Service
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with industry trends and best practices in large animal care techniques.
  • Administered medications and vaccinations as prescribed by veterinarians, maintaining accurate records to ensure proper dosage and timely administration.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Animal Science, Pre Vet

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA
01-2011

Associate of Science -

Riverside Community College
Riverside, CA
04-2008

Graduate - Dairy Herd Management

Ridgewater College
01.1985

Graduate - Agribusiness, Farm Management

Ridgewater College
01.1982

Skills

  • Word
  • Power Point
  • Excel
  • Giving presentations
  • Client Representation and Advisement
  • Client relations skills
  • Clinical Procedures Consultation
  • Client relationships management

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Client Consultation

Adesa
01.2016 - 01.2024

Reproductive work Dairy Cattle

Vanderlaan Dairy
01.2007 - 01.2015

Museum Educator

Riverside Metropolitan Museum
01.2005 - 01.2016

Calf Buyer /Seller

Holderman Cattle
01.2004 - 01.2008

Farm Manager

Case Vanderyke Sr. Dairy
01.1996 - 01.2000

Salesman

Southfield Cattle Auction
01.1995 - 01.2000

Large Animal Technician

Euclid Veterinary Hospital
12.1994 - 08.1997

Graduate - Agribusiness, Farm Management

Ridgewater College

Bachelor's Degree - Animal Science, Pre Vet

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Associate of Science -

Riverside Community College

Graduate - Dairy Herd Management

Ridgewater College
Paul Thissen