Troy DeSmet

• Enhanced client leadership skills by implementing personalized coaching strategies and assessments.
• Increased client confidence in decision-making through targeted coaching sessions and role-playing exercises.
• Promoted work-life balance for clients with tailored coaching sessions addressing stress management and personal wellbeing.
• Empowered clients to make informed career decisions by providing expert advice on job transitions, promotions, or new opportunities.
• Inspired innovative thinking among executives with exposure to cutting-edge ideas.
• Facilitated lasting success for businesses facing succession planning challenges by helping identify potential future leaders and preparing them for their new roles.
• Fostered positive, proactive and professional relationships to achieve short- and long-term business goals.
• Assessed client's personal and financial picture and determined action plan to support start-up, recovery and expansion of business.
• Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

• Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
• Attracted top talent for the company, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Led the strategic planning process to define business goals and ensure alignment across all departments.
• Implemented efficient operational processes to optimize productivity and resource allocation.
• Developed strong partnerships with key industry players, contributing to an increased market presence.
• Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, reducing costs while maintaining product quality.
• Oversaw financial management activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring for improved financial stability.
• Built a positive organizational culture that fostered creativity, innovation, and employee engagement.
• Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations while maintaining ethical business practices at all times.
• Guided team members through periods of change by providing clear communication on expectations and objectives moving forward.
• Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
• Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
• Grew sales from $2 million in 2010 to over $35 million within 3 years.
• Exclusively managed Annies Homegrown procurement activities related to wheat. Began their organic wheat program and managed them through sale to General Mills.
• Started business without investment, built and sold it 8 years later. The company continues to thrive and supply the same customer base. Successfully managed transition and sale of company through strategic planning.

Board Member 2002 - 2007

• Enhanced company profitability by implementing strategic business plans and optimizing operational processes.
• Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
• Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.

Throughout the time working in grain elevators I learned the value of hard physical labor, 70 hour work weeks, and night shifts.