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Susan Ujcic

Rochester,WA

Summary

Creative business owner and dedicated farmer with an exceptional background spent in organic agriculture. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in one of the most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams. As a co owner has a history of meeting the farm's goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the farm's success.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Helping Junction Farm
Rochester , Washington
04.1990 - Current
  • Founded and Managed day-to-day business operations, growing revenue to $1,000,000 at its peak.
  • Built loyal account base and long-term business relationships with CSA members and partner farm and food accounts.
  • Managed 20+ employees by supervising daily tasks.
  • Created vision and mission for Helsing Junction Farm and kept employees focused on achieving both.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Upheld great standards of leadership for employees, consistently leading by example for best-in-class farm work.

  • Developed sales presentations and promotion initiatives to drive CSA sales and increase brand awareness.
  • Studied latest trends to increase the variety and types of CSA shares.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of Farm workspace, working closely with employees to systemize tasks.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
  • Directed management meetings to enhance collaboration and maintain culture based on trust and group problem-solving.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Maintained up to date administration records to mon it or operational conditions.
  • Reconciled sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks and Xero.
  • Managed, trained, mentored and motivated personnel to continuously improve knowledge and abilities in the agricultural field.

Food Stylist

Krogers Grocery Store
Portland , Oregon
09.2021 - Current
  • Arranged food to present appetizing appearance for photographic purposes.
  • Prepared and displayed high-quality and visually pleasing foods and collections.

Sales and Display

Drees
Olympia, WA
11.2014 - 01.2015
  • Worked as a holiday salesperson and created store displays.
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Met daily store sales goals with ease

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts

The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA
06.1983

Skills

  • Administrative Management
  • Customer Service Management
  • Finance and Accounting Oversight
  • Capital Expenditures Oversight
  • Records Organization and Management
  • Proficient in Mailchimp, Quickbooks, Xero, Farmigo, Word Press
  • Price Structuring
  • Purchasing
  • Business Forecasting
  • Inventory Tracking and Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Advertising Campaign Development
  • Food stylist
  • Presentation Development and Delivery
  • Special Promotions Planning
  • Sales Tracking
  • Direct Sales
  • E-Commerce
  • Product Transportation
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Human Resources Oversight
  • Payroll Administration and Timekeeping
  • Waste Management and Reduction
  • Product Transportation
  • Environmental Impact Management
  • Recycling and Conservation

Accomplishments

Co-founded and developed Helsing Junction Farm, a successful CSA Farm Business serving 1200 families in Thurston, King, Pierce and Gray Harbor counties for 32 years. Partnered with numerous local farm and food producers amplifying the local food movement through our CSA sales.


Member of the Thurston County's Bountiful Byway Agritourism advisory committee and helped to establish the Bountiful Byway.


Design and sales consultant for Farmigo, a software system for CSA Farm's data management.


Sponsored Community Youth Services with free CSA Shares and cooking and kitchen skills demonstrations for newly graduated young adults.


Allied with the Thurston County Food Bank's gleaning program to provide thousands of pounds of freshly produce to type food bank.


Negotiated the successful secession and transfer of ownership of our farm business to a new generation of women farmers.

Timeline

Food Stylist

Krogers Grocery Store
09.2021 - Current

Sales and Display

Drees
11.2014 - 01.2015

Owner

Helping Junction Farm
04.1990 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts

The Evergreen State College

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