07/1994.–11/2014. Production Manager/Managing Director (09/1997-07/2004 Pioneer sjeme d.o.o.; 07/2004-11/2014 Pioneer Hi-Bred proizvodnja d.o.o.) ▪ Provide input on terms of grower and service contract with cooperators▪ Responsible for all aspects of grower contracts (implementation, price elections, contract questions, payment problems and crop insurance)▪ Assist in coordination of seed acreage contract allocations to growers▪ Maintain a grower evaluation program which effectively and fairly measures grower productivity▪ Assist growers in developing production management programs which enhance growers profitability▪ Develop plant operating procedures to implement and maintain quality standards▪ Provide input in developing production procedures▪ Provide proposals for the development of the location business plan, including recommendations for the capital budget▪ Administer company and production policies▪ Provide training to employees, contractors and cooperators▪ Develop plant and field policies for daily operations▪ Manage the proper use, maintenance and security of assets and efficiency of seed plants and personnel▪ Develop business plan; comply with federal and state regulations▪ Develop and submit annual capital and operating budget▪ Monitor and approve expenditures▪ Develop and maintain an effective organization through selection, development, discipline, compensation, motivation and health/safety of personnel▪ Communicate with employees on progress and plans at the location and company (profitability and capital improvements)▪ Hire the employees▪ Develop and maintain public relations10/1995.–09/1997. Trainee Belje d.d. 04/1992.–10/1995. Business owner Flora ZB trgovina d.o.o. ▪ Import,production and wholesale flowers from Holland