Skilled agricultural manager with demonstrated operations, team and financial management abilities. Coordinate efficient activities at all levels to support business profits and maintain sustainable operations. Employee-focused and performance-oriented with good training and mentoring abilities.
Skills
Safety & Compliance
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Work History
Director of Operations
Basin Dispatch
Ephrata, WA
09.2021 - 01.2023
Directed16 month project new spinoff for minority shareholder of large Oregon based transportation company in estate planned De-merger; generated $1.8 million in new revenue 2022.
Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
Sourced, vetted and managed subcontractors needed to accomplish project goals within 16-month timeline.
Achieved 94% on time customer delivery to process plants.
Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency of new company.
Transportation Manager
Cascade Advantage LLC
Moses Lake, WA
06.2018 - 09.2021
Engaged and mentored Branch Operations Managers over transportation, logistics, dispatching, and business processes with positive motivational techniques.
Assessed, targeted, and coordinated logistics to forge and cultivate productive relationships with Farmers in Pacific Northwest.
Oversaw and professionally developed team of 26 CDL drivers.
Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue by creating and implementing company policy.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Locomotive Engineer
BNSF Railway INC
Auburn, WA
06.2013 - 06.2018
Drove modern diesel-electric locomotives for top safety rated class 1 railroad.
Implemented safe environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures.
Trained student engineers and familiarizing employees in safety, rules, routes, and terminal specific operational procedures.
Qualified all terminals of BNSF Northwest Division.
Interpreted train orders, signals, Federal rules and regulations that govern operation of locomotives in U.S. and Canada.
Worked with conductors daily maintaining high level of detail to complete tasks, reports, and enter important company data.
Provided ongoing collaboration with BNSF officials to meet company safety, productivity, and customer service goals.
General Ranch Manager
Gerber Ranch, OR 3 Yrs. | Prescott Ranch WA 5 Yrs.
01.2009 - 06.2013
Incorporated safety procedures to protect workers from accidents with zero human factor accidents in 3 years. GR
Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
Managed 500 yearlings and 350 pairs utilizing over 65,000 acres in private, state, and federal lands. GR
Collaborated with BLM, Forest Service, and DNR providing strong environmental protections to support habitat. GR
Awarded and completed over $26,000 in project grants. GR
Maintained ranch records, documentation, and affiliations.
Drafted annual budget and monitored expenditures.
Updated cattle winter feed program saving $15,000 first year. GR
Managed 80 sow feeder pig operation. PR
Utilized best farming practices to produce corn and alfalfa. PR
Managed 67 purebred Hereford cattle. PR
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
03.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
01.2003 - 05.2008
Affiliations
Washington State University Alumni Association
Moses Lake Wrestling Club, Director of Coaching
USA Wrestling Member, WSWA
Work Availability
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Quote
Success breeds respect! Success is not just having the highest score or being first today, it's about constantly learning and improving yourself one decision at a time thus creating opportunity and motivation for those around you.
Terry Prescott
Timeline
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Liberty University
03.2023 - Current
Director of Operations
Basin Dispatch
09.2021 - 01.2023
Transportation Manager
Cascade Advantage LLC
06.2018 - 09.2021
Locomotive Engineer
BNSF Railway INC
06.2013 - 06.2018
General Ranch Manager
Gerber Ranch, OR 3 Yrs. | Prescott Ranch WA 5 Yrs.
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