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Qualified sales and marketing professional in the agriculture equipment and construction industries. With have over 12 years of experience in the agriculture industry, I have developed skills in sales, management, business development, and strategy. I am versatile, self-driven, and enthusiastic about the industry.

Used Equipment Marketing Manager

AGCO
2 Years – Current Employer

• Established key sales metrics for account managers and dealers.
• Manage Used Pool Fund programs with dealers.
• Created and established Dealer Excellence standards for North America.
• Established AGCO’s first dealer-to-dealer wholesale website to increase Used Ag sales.

Sr. Marketing Product Specialist

AGCO
1 Year

• Lead AGCO sales training team at launch event for new hay products in North America.
• Developed strategic demo plans and events to support the launch of AGCO’s new hay products.

Field Marketing Manager

AGCO
2 Years

• Coordinated VIP and sales training events on core products in the northwest region.
• Executed sales program updates and key performance indicators for the district account manager team.
• Established strategic sales target market plans for the northwest region.

Used Equipment Ag Manager

Equipment Dealer
2 Years

• Managed multiple employees with direct responsibility for Used Ag sales, service, and remarketing.
• Created Butler Iron brochure and implemented new online marketing strategies to promote and sell used equipment.
• Exceeded previous gross sales record for Used Ag equipment.
• Increased service flat rates to establish fair market value for trade-ins and trained employees on equipment evaluations.
• Established lease residuals and created lease programs to increase Used Ag equipment turns.
• Attended Agritechnica to build new relationships for foreign markets which led to sales in Russia and Europe.

Used Equipment Ag Specialist

Equipment Dealer

2 Years

• Set company gross sales record in Used Ag equipment sales.
• Assisted in regional sales meetings for sales staff as it pertains to Used Ag.
• Independently assessed trades values for all BMC store locations.
• Assisted Used Ag inventory with trades, wholesaling and proper pricing.

Field Product Specialist

AGO
1 Year

• Developed in-depth understanding of our product’s applications and farming practices.
• Provided competitive information and analytics for dealer sales team to assist in closing sales
• Reported critical field product information to AGCO sales, marketing and engineering teams.
• Conducted demos, presentations and data to support dealer sales competitive advantage.

Sr. Marketing Specialist

AGO
1 Year

• Conducted sales training for product specialist in North America.
• Analyzed data to price track and articulated tractors in the current market.
• Reported data to track and articulated product manager with field follow campaigns.

Sales Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.
2 Years

• Received CAT 6 Sigma DMAIC green belt award.
• Completed construction site evaluations and production studies resulting in incremental sales.
• Certified in CAT dealer training, equipment demonstrator and operator.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications and Psychology

Experienced and accomplished in agricultural equipment sales and financing. Continuously remaining in the top ten of the company for sales performance. Dedicated to customer satisfaction and meeting aggressive business goals. Honed conflict resolution skills. Passionate and motivated with a drive for excellence. Loyal and substantial customer base.

Ag Equipment Provider and Finance Originator

John Deere Dealer
14 Years – Current Employer

• Specializing in partnering with producers to evaluate their equipment needs while maximizing returns on their investment.
• Specializing in partnering with producers to evaluate their equipment needs while maximizing returns on their investment.
• Coordinating the delivery and setup of purchase to make the transition flawless.
• Follow up after the sale assures customer satisfaction and sustainability.
• Keeping up to date on all current and upcoming technology is essential as it changes rapidly.
• Remaining current with online and regional training is essential.
• Organized and led large training clinics for employees and producers.

Ag Equipment Provider / GPS Specialist

Implement Company
9 Years

• Provided service to customers with equipment and service while maintaining profit margins, inventory control and stocking, and developing merchandise displays.
• Following up on farm and phone visits and forecasting future needs.

Education

Associate of Applied Science and Technology: Agricultural Mechanics and Technology

Talented well diversified in all aspects from manufacturing and dealer level to sales management and general management. Aggressive to close deals and has extensive experience working with large customers and their tendencies. Efficient in developing budgets and team building with excellent public speaking skills and interpersonal skills.

Store Operations Manager

Krone NA
2 Years – Current Employer

• Run day to day operations of 6 stores.
• Oversee all departments to meet exceptional goals for each location.
• Managed inventory and trade evaluations and drove increase in parts and service margins.
• Manage all store personnel.
• Made improvement decisions.

Location Manager

Implement Company
3 Years

• Manage day to day operations of sales parts and service at a large store.
• Increased whole good sales by 2.5 million in 3 years.
• Developed a top-notch service department by hiring and promoting excellent personnel that could drive and increase in margin.
• Improved overall market share by 5% in all large Ag segments.
• Improved profitability by managing cost in all departments and drive customer sales.

General Manager

Straub International
3 Years

• Manage day to day operations.
• Hired and directed team from sales, service, and parts.
• In 2 years increased sales margins by 3%, Parts 4% , Service 11% to result in a $528,000 increase in profitability.

Territory Sales Manager

Case IH
7 Years

• Develop and manage territory to drive retail and wholesale orders to grow market share for the region.
• Develop and institute dealer plans based on orders and market share to maintain proper growth with the industry

Territory Sales Manager

Krone NA
4 Years

• Develop network of dealers from Ne, Ks, Ok, Tx, Co, NM, and Mexico on commercial product line.
• Performed Sales and Service training for the region.
• Developed territory to produce 3 of the largest retail dealers in the USA
• Conducted demos, presentations and data to support dealer sales competitive advantage.

Service Manager

Krone NA
3 Years

• Managed service department
• Developed a Dealer Standards program that involved sales, parts, and service, which increased revenue for the company by 12%.
• Developed first Dealer Training program for the USA which in turn increased customer satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Science
Associate of Arts Coffeyville Community College

A self-starting mechanic with a strong agricultural background and eight years’ experience in the agricultural and construction mechanic field. Experience has largely been general service with a leaning in customer relations as well as leadership positions on the floor. Experience teaching groups of technicians on overall repair and documentation for warranty issues and company records.

Sr. Field Service Technician

Briggs & Stratton
2 Years – Current Employer (or Aug. 2019- Present)

• Repair factory issues in the field
  • Assist dealer technicians on diagnostics and repair
  • Includes being on call for help over the phone around the clock
• Train dealer technicians on proper use and repair
• Travel to dealers for demonstrations with sales team
• Assist engineers on development of new products
• Assist development of training material and technical documents
• Document field issues and customer concerns
• Assist in development of service programs for factory service

Service Technician

Implement Sales Company
7 Years (or 2012 - 2019)

• Complete repairs, maintenance, & installations on new and used equipment
  • Examine malfunctioning equipment for defects
  • Test and troubleshoot defects to determine correct repair actions
  • Perform electrical diagnostics for analog and CAN bus system repair
  • Diagnosing of hydraulic systems for trouble shooting and repair
  • Welding & fabrications to complete repairs
• Hands on experiences with on board diagnostic systems for Kubota, Agco, Great Plains, Versatile
• Continuing education over equipment & technology updates
• Maintain communication with customer and provide exceptional customer service
  • Manage customer phone calls regarding their personal equipment
  • Aid customers in over the phone equipment repairs
  • Service calls for on-site equipment repairs
  • Educate customers on new equipment operation for maximum performance
  • Field setup on new equipment to maximize performance
• Train new technicians on repairs, maintenance, & installations procedures
• Hands on experience with planters, hay tools, tillage products, manure applicators, tractors 20-600 horsepower, lawn mowers, utility vehicles, combines, etc.

Farmhand

A Family Dairy Farm
12 Years (or 2007 – 2019)

• Operation of harvest, planting and tillage equipment
• Farm equipment maintenance and repair
• Record keeping on livestock and grain
• Milking cows, maintenance of milking equipment, and sanitization of milking parlor
• Continual oversight of the livestock’s health and administering of proper medications
• Daily feeding of cows & calves
• Ensure barns & pens are clean with fresh bedding
• Upkeep of farm grounds and buildings

Education/Certifications

• ABS A.I. management school
• Gates hydraulic basics
• MACS 609 for HVAC
• Eaton Roadranger 10,18 and auto-shift
• Great Plains gold medallion
• AGCO Associate Technician
• AGCO Master Technician- Planters
• MACS CFC-12, HFC-134A and HFO-1234YF