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Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Greater Omaha Area

Red Oak, Ia.

Identified gaps in customer base and developed long-term strategies to reinstate potential client relationships. Created detailed customer development profiles for increased positive interactions. Served as manager in absence of superior. Achievements:Designed business plan to reduce losses. Implemented communication plan to maintain strong client relationships and increased focus on top 50 producers.

Council Bluffs, Ia

Negotiated agricultural markets to procure commodities necessary to sufficiently supply two large grain facilities and meet shipping and receiving deadlines. Promoted strong business relationships with local providers. Prepared and executed contract documentation and ensured legal compliance with state and national regulations and policies. Served as main contact for senior level discussions in site manager's absence. Achievements:Integrated 80 vendors into a comprehensive accounts payable tracking system.Successfully grew customer base and overall origination volume through increased customer service and satisfaction.

Blair, Ne

Responsible for product availability and meeting contracted shipping deadlines. Coordinated truck and rail logistics to meet supply and demand. Resolved outstanding issues with suppliers. Procured commodities from multiple vendors to meet needs of two large processors. Achievements:Developed and implemented software program to identify top 200 customers and track adherence to customer service protocols to ensure excellent service parameters.Researched and recommended additional accounting processes leading to significant savings in human capital and approximately $5K annually in additional expenses.

Shelton, Ne

Oversaw 45 employees and $40MM budget for six locations. Directly responsible for fiduciary and fiscal policy for supervised locations. Managed profit and loss analysis, balance sheet reconciliation, rail/truck settlements, personnel supervision, budgeting, expense forecasting, facility management, customer service, internal control, contract monitoring, and federal and state warehouse compliance. Head of procurement for four elevators in central Nebraska. Procure multiple commodities, manage truck and rail logistics, developed and executed trading positions. Report to multiple vendors on status, condition and quality of shipments. Oversaw contract management, problem resolution, resale and inventory management. Achievements:Renegotiated vendor contracts and minimized waste to reduce budget by 20%.Reduced major system conversion downtime by 24 hours through superior project management and department coordination. Trained mid-level supervisors on budget analysis reducing overall expenses by 15%.Investigated and isolated system issue that reduced overpayments and saved $50K.Created customer service program to increase customer loyalty and satisfaction.Successfully managed profitable grain location including personnel, operations, merchandising, truck and rail logistics, quality management, safety and loss control, profit and loss management, short and over programs, regulatory loyalty and satisfaction.