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
