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AGRICULTURE SPECIALIST
Professional Summary
Agribusiness professional specializing in team leadership, resource coordination, inspections and compliance. Analytical problem solver and exceptional decision maker seeking leadership position with emerging company in need of innovative professional.
Skills
  • Product Inspections
  • Project management
  • Project coordination
  • Team leadership
  • Proactive mindset
  • Report development
  • Critical thinking
  • Project planning
  • Team building
  • Animal nutrition knowledge
  • Active listener
  • Highly observant
  • Highly organized
  • Time management
  • Hiring, training and supervision
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills
  • Analytical thinker
  • Strong client relations
  • Detail-oriented
  • Strategic thinker
  • Staff training and development
  • Personnel management
  • Reporting familiarity
  • Documentation
  • Verbal/written communication
  • Data management familiarity
  • Creative instruction styles and techniques
  • Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules
  • Inspections
  • Extensive Organizational Skills
  • Safety Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Safety Equipment
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Acceptance/Rejection Status
  • Product Inspections
  • Health and Safety Regulations
  • Methodical and organized
Work History
U.S. Customs & Border ProtectionAgriculture Specialist | Port Huron, MI | January 2007 - Current
  • Work with the traveling public and commercial importers and exporters to prevent the introduction of harmful pests, plant, animal diseases and biological threats to U.S. agriculture.
  • Act proactively and in conjunction with other agencies, such as U.S. Fisheries and Wildlife to ensure that regulations are upheld and observed those crossing our international border.
  • Performed preliminary, in progress, hidden damage and final product inspections.
  • Recorded inspection and test data such as weights, temperatures, grades and quantities inspected and graded.
  • Investigated and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction.
  • Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.
  • Verified that all process control parameters were being documented and followed at all times.
  • Recommended and executed quality improvements for production and product quality.
  • Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.
  • Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed the outcome of performance goals to set future targets.
  • Created and updated department work instructions and reports on a regular basis.
  • Inspected security design features, installations and programs to verify compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
Michigan State University Extension4-H Children Youth & Families Extension Educator | Caro, MI | January 2002 - January 2007


  • Coordinate county, regional and state 4-H programs and activities for youth.
  • Collaborate with committees, volunteers, MSU Extension staff and local service agencies in-group and individual settings.
  • Identify program area of need, design, implement and evaluate programs for youth.
  • Identify potential funding sources for programs, grant writing and grant administration.
  • Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Oversaw daily office operations for staff of [Number] employees.
  • Cultivated close working relationships with other municipalities and governmental agencies to achieve [Goal].
  • Implemented strategies to increase program reach and effectiveness.
  • Spearheaded expansion and development initiatives in [Location].
  • Drafted and managed print, online and social media communications designed to promote company brand, image and values.
  • Planned and launched innovative, creative and effective communications campaigns, such as [Campaign name], which resulted in [Campaign results].
  • Developed and managed communications strategies, plans and budgets.
  • Supervised [Number] program staff members.
  • Enlisted the support of volunteers and collaborated with businesses and community groups.
  • Publicized community services to maintain positive public relations with community members.
  • Represented the city at community and professional organizational meetings.
  • Developed innovative programs and activities based on analysis of community needs and interests.
  • Served as liaison for city with professional, business and civic groups, community organizations and individuals.
  • Gathered and analyzed cultural, educational, social and demographic data about the community to guide local program development.
  • Drafted press releases, catalogs, brochures and public service announcements to promote programs.
  • Organized educational forums, meet-ups and pitch events to promote networking and connectivity between entrepreneurs, service providers and funders.
Tractor Supply CompanyRetail Store Management | Romeo, MI | January 2001 - January 2002
  • Responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of operation of large volume retail agriculture and farm supply store.
  • Included human resources, supervision and safety of employees, purchasing, receiving, payroll and documentation of all store activities.
  • Managed staff of [Number] sales associates, [Number] team leaders and [Number] assistant managers.
  • Reported to the district manager regarding all store and staff issues.
  • Forecasted purchasing trends.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs.
  • Improved merchandising strategies.
  • Assumed ownership over team productivity and managed work flow to meet or exceed quality service goals.
  • Managed work flow to exceed quality service goals.
  • Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Trained and mentored new employees.
  • Monitored employee work and developed improvement plans.
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural DevelopmentDrug Detection Crew Leader | Lansing, MI | January 1999 - January 2000
  • Responsibilities included collection and quality control of all collection samples, handling, labeling and shipment.
  • Crew leader with supervision of team members and documentation of crew's field activities.
  • Communication with numerous fair, racing and agency staff and officials.
  • Coordinated work between multiple teams.
  • Gathered and analyzed cultural, educational, social and demographic data about the community to guide local program development.
Education
Bachelor of ScienceAnimal Science and Agribusiness ManagementMichigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI | 2001
  • Specialization in Agribusiness Management including coursework in Food Industry Management
  • Emphasis in Equine Exercise Physiology and Management
Affiliations

Michigan Farm Bureau & American Farm Bureau Federation

  • Program of Excellence Partnership
  • Promotion & Education Committee Member

Michigan 4-H Youth Development

  • Long-term volunteer leader, serving in multiple leadership and mentor roles to youth and adult volunteers

Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship association

  • Coach of North Branch Area Schools Equestrian Teams

Lapeer County Agricultural Society

  • Voting membership
  • Served as department superintendent for five years

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • U.S. Customs & Border Protection
  • Michigan State University Extension
  • Tractor Supply Company
  • Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development

School Attended

  • Michigan State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Agriculture Specialist
  • 4-H Children Youth & Families Extension Educator
  • Retail Store Management
  • Drug Detection Crew Leader

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science Animal Science and Agribusiness Management

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