Zachary A. Thompson
Melbourne,IA
Summary
Loyal and dependable hands-on sales representative and cattleman with 20 years of experience building customer relationships through strong communication and understanding customer needs. Eager to take on new challenges and achieve goals with the positivity and work ethic that drives business success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Herdsmans and Reproduction Manager
Diamond Bar E Cattle and Genetics
Rhodes, IA
01.2000 - Current
- Created and implemented reproduction strategies for embryo donors and recipients, managed daily breeding and embryo transfer of replacement dairy heifers and beef cattle. Worked to bring in new customers, work tradeshow booths and grow the embryo production business. Supervise pasture management using the Halter app.
Embryo Transfer Data Manager
Marshall Ridge Milk, State Center
State Center, Iowa
01.2017 - 01.2026
- Maintained Excel database for embryo transfer operation with approximately 8,000 transfers annually, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting. Managed spreadsheets for mating and pregnancy results, providing essential data for operational decision-making. Communicated with customers to deliver timely updates on results, enhancing client relations and service satisfaction. Recruited new beef customers and managed recipient synchronization.
Area Beef Representative
Genex Cooperative Central IA
Melbourne, IA
01.2006 - 01.2024
- Managed sales unit in Iowa, expanding into Nebraska and South Dakota, marketing beef and dairy semen to customers while providing chute-side synchronization and artificial insemination services. Grew sales unit from under 100 units to over 4000 units per year. Represented company at career fairs and trade shows.
- Provided support to cooperative members regarding account inquiries and service requests.
Instructor
Genex Cooperative Artificial Insemination Schools
Ames, IA
01.2010 - 01.2021
- Instructed diverse students on cattle anatomy, physiology, and hormone function in synchronization, enhancing understanding of artificial insemination techniques.
Lead Artificial Insemination (AI) Technician
Iowa State University Dairy Teaching Farm
Ames, IA
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Conducted all artificial insemination and estrous synchronization of cows and heifers. Monitor reproductive health and pregnancy status. Interact with university researchers to collect and manage data for research projects. Help students to improve their heat detection and artificial insemination skills to maximize conception and pregnancy rates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Iowa State University
Ames, IASkills
- Data management
- Customer relationship management
- Territory sales
- Consultative selling
- Sales presentations
- Client outreach
- Event representation
- Halter app
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
Timeline
Embryo Transfer Data Manager
Marshall Ridge Milk, State Center
01.2017 - 01.2026
Lead Artificial Insemination (AI) Technician
Iowa State University Dairy Teaching Farm
01.2014 - 01.2017
Instructor
Genex Cooperative Artificial Insemination Schools
01.2010 - 01.2021
Area Beef Representative
Genex Cooperative Central IA
01.2006 - 01.2024
Herdsmans and Reproduction Manager
Diamond Bar E Cattle and Genetics
01.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Iowa State University