Shay Runner
Construction/Agriculture/Management
Saratoga,Wyoming
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operations Manager
Adams Land & Cattle LLC
Broken Bow, NE
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed feedlot maintenance strategy at two locations for 105,000 head of cattle; annual pen rebuilding, road/alley repair and maintenance, new road construction, cleaning/rebuilding pen drain ways, cleaning settling basins, managing manure stockpiles, plowing snow and major store cleanup efforts.
- Managed 16 full-time heavy equipment operators, 4 seasonal workers and up to 30 contractors on site daily.
- Managed fleet consisting of 50+ kinds of machinery and equipment.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, Federal, State and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
- Led weekly shift startup meetings with crew and contractors to facilitate stronger communication and help resolve critical issues impacting work each week.
- Developed and streamlined new processes to prevent downtime and increase efficiency on all equipment by up to 50%.
- Managed $6 million annual department budget including new equipment purchases.
- Managed new construction projects including a multi-million dollar roller compacted concrete project for 10,000 head.
- Operational expertise in medium to heavy construction and agriculture equipment, including maintenance and minor repair.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Utility District Sales Manager & Product Support
Roadbuilders Machinery and Supply Co
Springfield, Missouri
05.2022 - 02.2023
- As Utility District Sales Manager, I am assigned a territory that encompasses multiple states, and am responsible for serving as equipment expert for all products available, building relationships with customers, and growing new sales opportunities.
- Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
- Devised strategies for retaining accounts, delivering polished sales presentations and promoting brands and products.
Territory Sales Manager & Product Support
Torgerson’s
Lewistown, Montana
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Trained team members on customer service strategies and techniques.
- Increased revenue by skillfully upselling and driving product benefits around client needs.
- Maintained client satisfaction by offering proactive resolutions while driving actionable responses to questions, concerns or challenges.
- Established and maintained 85 accounts, expanding territory by $7M.
- Communicated regularly with territory, regional and strategic managers for daily support and strategic planning for accounts.
- Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty and enhancing operations.
- Carefully analyzed data to determine most effective sales strategies.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with product development and production teams to improve designs and reduce costs.
- Targeted prospects through careful research of competitor products, services and trends.
- Offered new and existing customers profitable products to maintain strong territory-wide revenue.
Precision Agriculture Specialist
TruAcre Technology
Pilot Grove, IA
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Established $2M book of business in under 1 year with new territory.
- Case IH Dealer Rep for Precision Planting, Ag Leader and Yetter products.
- Case IH Early Riser Planter Product Specialist for OEM & Aftermarket Technology.
- Installed GPS systems and precision farming technology to enhance performance on equipment.
- Leveraged direct and organic strategies to penetrate new business and grow accounts.
- Discovered sales opportunities by showcasing products and services to interested clients.
- Combined remotely-collected and on-site data acquisition to generate unified geographic mapping information.
- Generated data layers, tables and reports for use by farmers to help them make data-driven decisions based on factual data.
Assistant Feedlot Manager
Kirkwood Beef Sciences
Cedar Rapids, IA
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Received and processed cattle into inventory management system.
- Read bunk scores and mix/deliver feed rations for 500 head.
- Kept accurate records of cattle and handled feeding, calving and vaccinations.
- Maintained high-quality healthy cattle and identified and responded to health, environmental and nutritional requirements of cows, heifers and calves.
- Operate various types of heavy equipment daily for different tasks throughout the year.
Production Operator II
Denbury Resources Inc
Gillette, WY
12.2014 - 06.2016
- Used correct lockout and tag-out procedures when conducting maintenance on equipment.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance and repairs on wellhead equipment and pumps.
- Enhanced performance of site team through training, mentoring and motivation.
- Organized routine inspections to detect faults and arranged quick corrective actions.
- Tested wells to determine production rates, identified problems and implemented corrective actions.
- Monitored wells to track and document flow, fluid levels and temperatures.
- Supervised oil pumpers and other workers engaged in producing oil from wells.
Production Operator I
C&D Production
Pinedale, WY
09.2012 - 10.2014
- Contract Production Operator for Shell Oil company leases.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Managed 62 oil wells and seven production facilities.
- Enforced sound safety practices protecting workers and minimizing liability.
- Completed basic repairs and escalated major maintenance requirements to proper personnel.
- Oversaw multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish our company goals in production and safety.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Part-Time Ranch Hand
Merincic Ranch
Cora, WY
09.2010 - 10.2014
- Worked with owner to determine ranch needs.
- Maintained equipment with preventive maintenance and repairs.
- Operated ranch equipment for animal care and transport.
- Monitored livestock health and informed ranch manager of issues.
- Managed cattle on rotational grazing systems.
Field Service Technician
J.W. Williams, Inc.
Pinedale, WY
10.2010 - 09.2012
- Managed new construction projects for Shell, Encana, QEP, Ultra, BP, Exxon and Continental Resources across Wyoming, Colorado, Utah.
- Successfully secured and closed a $2.7M contract for servicing and installing emissions control systems for BP-Jonah and Shell Rocky Mountain Production
- Developed preventive maintenance procedures and completed unscheduled service needs to keep equipment in optimal condition.
- Followed established job site safety rules, OSHA guidelines and company safety policies and procedures.
- Discussed and recommended service options with customers and explained costs involved.
- Managed on-site and off-site installation, repair, maintenance and test tasks.
- Followed safety procedures to avoid injuries in field.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment according to company safety procedures.
- Reviewed aspects of job upon completion to alleviate equipment failure and prevent callbacks.
- Interpreted equipment diagrams and blueprints to fully understand mechanical and electrical systems in need of service.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Agricultural Business, Beef Production
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA 08.2016 - 05.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Agricultural Business
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY 08.2008 - 05.2010
Skills
Business development and planning
Analytical problem solver
Accomplished manager
Trained in consumer marketing
Solution selling
Strategic account development
Sales presentations
Strategic planning
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeFull TimeImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leaveCareer advancement401k matchPersonal development programsAffiliations
- Saratoga Lions Club: Member since 2008
Quote
"Don't judge a man by where he is, because you don't know how far he has come."
C.S. Lewis
Work Availability
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Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operations Manager
Adams Land & Cattle LLC
02.2023 - 04.2024
Utility District Sales Manager & Product Support
Roadbuilders Machinery and Supply Co
05.2022 - 02.2023
Territory Sales Manager & Product Support
Torgerson’s
04.2019 - 04.2022
Precision Agriculture Specialist
TruAcre Technology
05.2018 - 03.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Agricultural Business, Beef Production
Kirkwood Community College
08.2016 - 05.2018
Assistant Feedlot Manager
Kirkwood Beef Sciences
08.2016 - 05.2018
Production Operator II
Denbury Resources Inc
12.2014 - 06.2016
Production Operator I
C&D Production
09.2012 - 10.2014
Field Service Technician
J.W. Williams, Inc.
10.2010 - 09.2012
Part-Time Ranch Hand
Merincic Ranch
09.2010 - 10.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Agricultural Business
University of Wyoming
08.2008 - 05.2010