Shawn Myers
Urbana,OH
Summary
Agricultural Science graduate with a strong background in operations-based environments and direct collaboration with operations supervisors. Experienced in agriculture, customer service, and agricultural workplace settings. Demonstrated success in scouting over 9,500 acres for potential crop production dangers, delivering top-tier customer service, and maintaining facility infrastructure. Proficient in troubleshooting facility equipment through computer, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and engine diagnostics.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dealer Sales
Stewart Seeds
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Coordinated with plant breeders and other experts to determine the best quality seeds for a particular growing season.
- Reviewed soil samples and provided recommendations on soil amendments as needed.
- Inspected farms regularly to identify any issues related to seed quality or quantity.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for purchasing bulk quantities of seeds at competitive prices.
- Collaborated with sales representatives and distributors to promote new products and increase market share.
- Participated in field trials to evaluate different varieties of seeds under varying conditions.
- Supervised the ordering, receiving, storing, and distributing of seeds to growers.
Business Development Manager
FJDynamics
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including marketing, operations, finance.
- Maintained a database of existing customers and prospective leads.
- Organized meetings between senior management and prospective customers.
- Researched target markets to understand the needs of current and potential customers.
- Developed strategic partnerships with vendors and suppliers to ensure cost efficiency.
Operations
Nutrien Ag Solutions
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Inspected crops for signs of disease and pests, reporting findings to supervisor.
- Applied fertilizer, pesticide, and herbicide treatments to crops using hand-held or tractor-mounted sprayers.
- Identified plant diseases through visual inspection then took corrective measures when necessary.
- Organized and maintained agricultural equipment, such as sprayers and fertilizer applicators.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the facility, including mowing grass and housekeeping.
Agriculture Equipment Sales
Koenig Equipment
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Managed inventory control processes by monitoring stock levels and ordering supplies as needed.
- Provided technical advice on products and services to customers.
- Created detailed reports on sales performance for management review.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement in product offerings or service delivery methods.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients to ensure repeat business.
- Provided support during installation of purchased equipment at customer sites.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry trends, developments, regulations, and best practices.
- Attended trade shows to promote company products and services.
Product Support Representative
Koenig Equipment
09.2017 - 12.2021
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in a timely manner.
- Documented any discrepancies between actual inventory counts versus what was recorded in the system.
- Collaborated with management team members on special projects related to improving processes within the department.
- Trained new staff members on proper parts handling techniques.
- Coordinated delivery schedules for incoming orders.
- Inspected, sorted and organized incoming parts according to store standards.
- Served as a liaison between sales staff and other departments regarding product availability and ordering status.
- Resolved discrepancies between invoices received from vendors versus what was shipped.
- Loaded and unloaded parts from delivery trucks into designated areas of the warehouse.
Field Scout
Heritage Cooperative
05.2015 - 07.2015
- Assisted with the development of strategies for pest control and weed management.
- Gathered data on insect populations, crop diseases, and weed infestations.
- Reported findings to agronomists regarding plant growth and yield performance.
- Identified potential problems in crops and recommended corrective action.
- Visited assigned fields to assess crop health and soil fertility levels.
- Maintained records of scouting activities in a timely manner.
- Drafted reports summarizing scouting activities for review by supervisors.
Elevator Worker
Heritage Cooperative
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Adjusted settings on machines to ensure efficient operation according to specifications.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues with equipment as needed.
- Participated in meetings with supervisors and managers to discuss operational improvements.
- Verified accuracy of measurements taken from samples collected from shipments or stored grains.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities related to the operation of the grain elevator.
- Performed daily maintenance on the grain elevator including cleaning and lubrication of parts.
- Conducted tests such as moisture content analysis on grains before loading them into bins or shipping them out.
- Coordinated transportation logistics for shipments leaving the facility.
- Operated grain elevator and other equipment to unload, weigh, test, treat, store and ship grain.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Agricultural Systems Management
The Ohio State University
01.2016
Associate's degree - Alternative Energy Technology
Zane State College
01.2012
Skills
- Organization Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Record Keeping
- Data Collection
- Decision-Making
- Salesforce Management
- Customer Service
- Business Development
- Strategic Partnerships
- Confidentiality
- Promotional Planning
- Project Management
- Relationship Development
- Prospecting
- Computer Skills
- Farm Operations Management
- Harvesting
- Cultivation
- Customer Relations
- Budget Management
- Supply Management
- General Maintenance
- Crop Planning
- Safety Procedures
- Farm Equipment Maintenance
Certification
- OSHA 30 Hour Card - Occupational Health and Safety
- Class A CDL - Ohio BMV
- TF187594
Timeline
Dealer Sales
Stewart Seeds
01.2023 - 07.2024
Business Development Manager
FJDynamics
08.2022 - 03.2023
Operations
Nutrien Ag Solutions
06.2022 - 03.2023
Agriculture Equipment Sales
Koenig Equipment
01.2022 - 05.2022
Product Support Representative
Koenig Equipment
09.2017 - 12.2021
Field Scout
Heritage Cooperative
05.2015 - 07.2015
Elevator Worker
Heritage Cooperative
09.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor's Degree - Agricultural Systems Management
The Ohio State University
Associate's degree - Alternative Energy Technology
Zane State College
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