Ryan Horstman
Ottawa,OH
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at The Farmers Elevator Grain & Supply Association, excelling in relationship building and conflict resolution. Proven track record in seed sales and agronomy, enhancing grower ROI through effective communication and staff development. Skilled in marketing and workforce management, driving successful outcomes in diverse agricultural environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager/Seed Sales
The Farmers Elevator Grain & Supply Association
05.2019 - Current
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers.
- Cold Calls for seed sales.
- Sales of wheat, cover crops, beans and corn.
- Haul Grain.
Electrical Project Manager
County Electric
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Established and maintained effective communication with clients and contractors.
- Rendered technical drawings and electrical systems specifications.
- Utilized various electrical tools and equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical problems.
- Monitored installation and operations to consistently meet rigorous customer requirements.
- Evaluated project scope to estimate costs and set timelines for project delivery.
Agronomist Assistant
The Farmers Elevator Grain & Supply Association
07.2014 - 07.2019
- Conducted soil samples for analysis to determine future crop placement.
- Supervised fertilizer and pesticide applications.
- Built product and market knowledge to add understanding and credibility.
- Served as bridge between sales, agronomics, data and technology to increase grower's ROI.
- Studied different characteristics of soil based on location, minerals in soil and living organisms impacting production.
Electrical Helper
County Electric
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Operated hand and power tools correctly to minimize risks of damage, shock, or personal injury.
- Troubleshot problems with electrical system wiring, components and peripheral equipment such as air conditioning units to trace root causes of malfunctions.
- Worked in crawl spaces and attics to install wires, fans and other components.
- Kept work vehicle clean and neat to give professional appeal to current and potential customers.
Operations Executive
Jerome Schottenstein Center
09.2011 - 04.2014
- Cleaned offices, bathrooms, locker rooms and other parts of the venue.
- Assisted in event preparation.
- Assisted with various events.
- Assisted with recruiting new personnel, and trained new personnel.
Farm Hand
Liebrecht Farms
01.2004 - 04.2013
- Collected Chicken Eggs
- Observed Chickens and Chicken Coop for any illness or diesease
- Worked Ground
- Hauled Grain
Farm Hand
Horstman Brothers Farms
05.2008 - 08.2008
- Cleaned Machinery
- Worked Ground
- Chopped Wheat Stubble
- Hauled Grain
Education
High School Diploma -
Ottawa-Glandorf High School
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OHSkills
- Marketing
- Key performance indicators
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Staff development
- Customer service
- Workforce management
- Clear communication
- Staff training and development
Timeline
Electrical Project Manager
County Electric
07.2019 - 05.2020
Manager/Seed Sales
The Farmers Elevator Grain & Supply Association
05.2019 - Current
Agronomist Assistant
The Farmers Elevator Grain & Supply Association
07.2014 - 07.2019
Electrical Helper
County Electric
05.2014 - 07.2014
Operations Executive
Jerome Schottenstein Center
09.2011 - 04.2014
Farm Hand
Horstman Brothers Farms
05.2008 - 08.2008
Farm Hand
Liebrecht Farms
01.2004 - 04.2013
High School Diploma -
Ottawa-Glandorf High School
The Ohio State University
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