William N. Power
Venango,NE
Summary
I have extensive experience working in, owning and managing businesses in the agricultural, fiduciary, and retail arenas. I project this experience to successfully accomplish business financial goals and growth objectives.
It is more important today to pursue a results-driven forward-thinking approach to enable company success. Competitive growth and long term company viability depend on using past experience to keep the business moving in the best direction possible.
I am a motivated business professional with years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing operations and personnel. Being a good listener has helped me more easily achieve business and personal goals.
You should know that I believe a life based on honesty and integrity is a good way to live. My personal and career paths have always been guided by that belief.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
TotalFarm Services
06.2020 - Current
- Worked with area farmers to further enhance their use of existing precision farming equipment and better manage the information from that equipment to grow better crops and enhance their profitability.
- I also have helped the farmer next door plant and harvest his crops and maintain/repair equipment. I work for him as needed seasonally on a part time basis.
Agent
NorthWest Farmer Stockman
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Maintained existing book of business and attained new Clients.
- Sold Life, Medicare supplements, and Annuities to farmers and ranchers within a 200 mile radius from office.
Agent
Farm Bureau Financial Services
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Maintained and grew customer book of business through effective customer service, networking, and relationship-building strategies.
- Consistently met compliance requirements for the agency by promptly completing mandatory continuing education courses and staying current on industry regulations.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to identify emerging trends and inform decision-making processes within the agency.
Driver
Barker Concrete and Construction
12.2013 - 08.2018
- Drive combination trucks with single or double trailers and straight trucks delivering bulk and palleted products to dealers and ranchers in 5 states.
- Did heavy haul of oilfield equipment that required Hazmat endorsement.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Northern Improvement Company
03.2012 - 12.2013
- Worked in the Rural Water division installing and maintaining large water distribution and delivery systems. Ran heavy equipment to install underground parts of the system.
Overnight Support Manager
Walmart
11.2011 - 03.2012
- In charge of 30+ associates on the receiving and stocking team plus oversaw store security concerning cash transfers, store alarm systems, product security measures and assisting security team in preventing shoplifting.
Owner/Manager
TotalCrop Farming Systems
01.2001 - 09.2011
- I created and operated this company providing sales of technical GPS based agricultural electronics and related product application equipment, GIS software and related items to farmer clients from Canada to Kansas.
Owner/Operator
Shamrock Farms
03.1998 - 09.2010
- Owned, managed, and operated a 3200 acre crop farm growing, spring and winter wheat, other small grains and oilseed crops.
- Operated a custom planting service that planted 7000 acres each year paying diligent attention to machine operation ensuring farmer satisfaction and a successfully growing crop.
Network Administrator
American Crystal Sugar Co
04.1989 - 10.2000
- Supervised 4-20 employees across several physical locations supervising schedules, tasks and company capital projects.
- Worked to automate factory equipment into systems that would provide processing operation data in real time to all management staff.
Owner/Manager
21st Century Electronics
10.1985 - 04.1989
- Built, sold, and serviced my own private label brand of personal computers.
- Successfully attained a contract with North Dakota State University to maintain and service all office and student workgroup computers and printers.
Education
Associates Degree in Electronics Technology -
ND State College of Science
Wahpeton, NDDiploma in Diesel Mechanics -
ND State College of Science
Wahpeton, NDDiploma -
Langdon High School
Langdon, NDSkills
- I have excellent customer service skills along with a professional and courteous manner that allows me to understand and solve customer and employee issues in a positive and timely manner
- I maintain strong composure and organizational skills even while working under pressure
- I am a strong team player always motivating employees to work together positively and excel each day
- My combination of electronics and mechanical education and training enables me to efficiently diagnose and repair today's technology controlled systems
- I have extensive training and experience with computers, GPS technologies, and related electronic equipment with a wide depth of technical experience in both hardware and software realms
- I am able to operate and maintain most farm and construction equipment used today
- I have essential working knowledge of business financial planning, budgeting, long range planning with ROI, inventory management, daily Accounts receivable/payable and payroll management
Certification
Property-Casualty, Health, Accident and Life insurance current licenses in Nebraska and Texas.
CDL-A with Air Brake, Doubles-Triples, Tanker, Hazmat endorsements. CDL-B Passenger endorsement. Current on Hazmat and Medical Card.
Accomplishments
I used my business skills to create a successful Precision Farming business that was financially successful along with running a 3000+ acre farm and 7000 acre custom planting business.
I was employed by a large AgriBusiness Coop with 2000 employees for over a decade. My ability to interact successfully with employees, vendors, and senior management and my technical skills enabled my advancement. I started supervising IT services at one facility and advanced to Manager of IT services at all company production facilities with a 20 employee team working with me.
Directed by management at the Agribusiness I built and implemented a production floor information system. This melded both operator and automated data showing real time facility operation. The system enabled timely, concise decisions by on the floor personnel, middle and upper management resulting in improved plant output efficiency.
Timeline
Owner
TotalFarm Services
06.2020 - Current
Agent
NorthWest Farmer Stockman
01.2019 - 05.2020
Agent
Farm Bureau Financial Services
02.2018 - 09.2018
Driver
Barker Concrete and Construction
12.2013 - 08.2018
Heavy Equipment Operator
Northern Improvement Company
03.2012 - 12.2013
Overnight Support Manager
Walmart
11.2011 - 03.2012
Owner/Manager
TotalCrop Farming Systems
01.2001 - 09.2011
Owner/Operator
Shamrock Farms
03.1998 - 09.2010
Network Administrator
American Crystal Sugar Co
04.1989 - 10.2000
Owner/Manager
21st Century Electronics
10.1985 - 04.1989
Associates Degree in Electronics Technology -
ND State College of Science
Diploma in Diesel Mechanics -
ND State College of Science
Diploma -
Langdon High School
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