Spencer Michael
Galion
Summary
Sales professional with a passion for customer success which leads to company success. Experience on-farm, in research and in retail allows for a unique and diverse perspective of the industry. Ability to adapt to an ever-evolving industry and provide the most up-to-date information to customers. Eager to undertake challenges and positively impact others.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agronomy Sales Specialist
Central Ohio Farmers Co-Op
01.2023 - Current
- Develop and maintain relationships with growers to maximize profitability
- Provide data-driven agronomic recommendations
- Create clear and transparent crop plans
- Ensure and provide accurate and on-time product delivery
- Work with others to ensure efficiency and customer satisfaction
Crop Consultant
Nutrien Ag Solutions
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Develop and maintain relationships with growers
- Provide clear and transparent crop plans
- Provide custom application support as needed
Graduate Research Assistant
Virginia Tech
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Led a research project investigating suspected glyphosate resistant common lambsquarters
- Assisted with university and industry weed science research projects
- Presented research findings at numerous society events
- Served as Teaching Assistant for Forage Crop Ecology course
- Designed experiments properly adhering to protocols and objectives
Education
Master of Science - Plant Pathology, Physiology, And Weed Science
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA08-2021
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy
Wilmington College
Wilmington05-2019
Skills
- Customer service
- Product knowledge and proper placement
- Building and maintaining relationships
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
Certification
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator License
Timeline
Agronomy Sales Specialist
Central Ohio Farmers Co-Op
01.2023 - Current
Crop Consultant
Nutrien Ag Solutions
08.2021 - 01.2023
Graduate Research Assistant
Virginia Tech
05.2019 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Plant Pathology, Physiology, And Weed Science
Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy
Wilmington College