Wayne Western Jr
Clovis,CA
Summary
My long-term objective is to gain knowledge and experience along the way as I further my career so that my level of expertise can be valuable to my employer. I am a very strong advocate for California agriculture. I have a well respected reputation in the industry and believe successful agriculture is a matter of national security. 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.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch Manager
Hammonds Holdings, Inc.
03.2013 - Current
- On over 5,000 acres. I manage all farm operations from ground preparation to harvest. I oversee all assets related to the farm and have extensive experience managing large labor forces. I have involvement in staff development, policy and program development, cross-functional team management, and all purchases necessary to functionally and practically run operations. I provide leadership, sound judgement, and ability to work successfully under pressure. My experience spans many different crops in many areas of the Central Valley of California. I have strong knowledge of California water, water rights, current affairs, policy, and infrastructure. I stay current and involved politically and have forged great relationships.
- Managed complete operations on fresh market tomatoes, processing tomatoes, pistachios, almonds, cotton, wine grapes, alfalfa, and wheat grass.
Ranch Manager
Gargiulo, Inc.
06.1997 - 03.2013
While employed at Gargiulo, Inc., I was promoted from Assistant Farm Manager, to Harvest and Transplanting Manager, to Farm Manager. Was in charge of all field operations on a fresh market tomato operation, including labor which was extensive and intense. Formed great relationships and learned a lot. My experience at Gargiulo, Inc. has propelled my career.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA05.1997
Skills
- Staff development
- Project Management
- Self-motivated
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Budgeting and finance
- Team leadership, organization
- Business operations
- Unsurpassed work ethic
- Superb time management skills
- Staff management
- Detail-oriented
- Dependable
- Strategic planning
- Process improvement
- Cost reduction strategies
Additional Information
Board of Directors Treasurer, California Farm Water Coalition (Present)
Board of Directors, Panoche Water District (Present)
Board of Directors, Panoche Drainage District (Present)
Board of Directors, V.P. Grasslands Basin Authority (Present)
Board of Directors, Central Delta-Mendota Groundwater Sustainability Agency (Present)
Contributor to the San Joaquin Valley Sun (Online media)
Board of Directors, V.P. Broadview Co-Op Gin
Association of California Water Agencies Agricultural Committee
Board of Directors, Ranchers
Board of Directors, California Tomato Commission
Board of Directors, California Tomato Farmers
Timeline
Ranch Manager
Hammonds Holdings, Inc.
03.2013 - Current
Ranch Manager
Gargiulo, Inc.
06.1997 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness
California State University - Fresno
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