Andy Beck Email & Phone Number

United States

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, United States

• Developed business plan and marketing strategy for a ”pick-your-own” berry operation to generate revenue from family farm• Researched and evaluated plant varieties to flourish in soil type• Engineered and installed irrigation system to ensure full growing potential• Designed overall growing systems and field layout to attract customers to differentiate from other growing operations• Expanded farm operation to include raising, breeding, and selling miniature cattle

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

• Planned and implemented strategies to increase total sales and profit margin for the company• Identified prospective customers and set selling targets to expand portfolio and territory• Exhibited excellent customer service to exceed customer expectations and to build long-lasting relationships• Coached and developed sales assistants in estimating procedures, product knowledge, and customer communication • Served as a liaison between internal production team and customers to ensure overall satisfaction• Managed projects to ensure installation occurred on time and within budget

Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, United States

• Purchased existing landscape company, rebranded with Beck’s Landscape Contracting name to grow and sell• Increased sales 20% from previous owner through marketing and networking• Managed day-to-day operations of landscape design build company

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States

• Provided technical support for field staff and applicators statewide• Implemented technology based improvements to streamline certification process• Monitored performance of field staff and managed daily operations of the Department’s headquarters• Trained internal employees and pesticide applicators statewide • Provided long-term vision to continually improve customer satisfaction and the overall value of the Department’s programs for the public

New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States

• Developed and presented product training materials to equipment dealers’ sales teams nationwide• Evaluated demand for company products and proposed a strategy to leadership to increase market share• Provided recommendations on product changes and improvements to internal marketing group to better meet the needs of clientele • Collaborated with marketing group and aligned with brand communication initiatives to deliver a unified message to dealer personnel

Pottsville, Pennsylvania, United States

• Diagnosed on-farm insects and diseases relevant to vegetables, tree fruits, small fruits, and Christmas tree plantings. In addition, landscape ornamental production• Provided expertise on interpreting soil test results, seed selection, selection of appropriate fertilizer and integrated pest management (IPM) principles• Designed and instructed educational programs in plant disease, insect, fertility, and identification to a diversified group. Over 1,500 face-to-face contacts were conducted in 2010• Collaborated statewide with Extension faculty and colleagues to re-brand and market educational programs to commercial growers• Developed and implemented new programs to achieve overall growth and sustainability for Extension

Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, United States

• Created new company from the ground up• Managed operations, designed, sold, and installed outdoor living products• Recruited and hired employees to perform day-to-day operations• Served as mentor and coach for employee development

Master'S Degree, Agricultural And Extension Education Services

Bachelor'S Degree, Landscape Contracting