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Peoria, Il, Us

Milford, Indiana, United States

• Introduced Vector™ Mixed Flow Dryer. Exceeded sales goals in first year by 60% and second year by 31%• Increased brand differentiation through two patent applications, three trademarks, and sales presentations• Directed development, planning, and delivery of technical training resulting in 2,500 student contact hours• Led creation of Vector™ product introduction video resulting in 62,000 views on Youtube in 6 months• Developed 3-year strategy, Brand Development Index by State, and Conditioning Product Roadmap

• Grew tillage market share on 3 state territory by 2.3-points with 25% volume growth in a 12-month period• Provided world class support to 19 dealer groups representing over 200 dealership stores• Reduced tillage factory call center volume by over 30% through increased dealer capability and development• Unlocked customer value through product demonstrations, optimization, and in-field training

Olathe, Kansas, United States

• Executed $800,000 budget within 1% of budget amounts for 20 sponsorships and events• Reached over 4.2 million in-person attendees at sponsored events through promotion of the John Deere brand• Managed ordering, delivery, and usage for equipment fleet of 100 units by 15 sponsored accounts

Olathe, Kansas

• Designed and managed compliance data collection process to sustain $800,000 of annual part sales revenue • Analyzed part sales data & survey results to verify the certification status of 765 dealership locations• Developed foundational hand tool list for students entering technician career fields through JD Tech• Increased number of technical school contacts by 260% on a mapping tool to identify potential technicians

Silvis, Illinois

• Managed fleet of Early Detection Problem Resolution Combines that accumulated over 6,000 engine hours• Reported emerging issues from the field resulting in 20 Corrective Action Reports• Developed Quick Reference Guides for the X Series Combine, 700FD, and ActiveYield™• Collaborated with engineering to develop inspection lists for X Series Early Detection Problem Resolution• Created technical solutions for the X Series Combine to reduce problem resolution cycle time

Orlando, Florida

• Championed the delivery of sales training to over 1,500 students resulting in over 1,800 contact hours• Created instruction cards for dealers to demonstrate curve compensation on the N500C Series Drill• Facilitated relationship building conversations with dealers and customers from the US, Canada, and Australia• Demonstrated ability to answer practical questions relating to precision ag, equipment, and production systems• Featured in Highspot videos to drive consideration of 7 Series Tractors and N500C Series Drill

Urbandale, Iowa

• Executed in field testing and evaluation of future technology solutions• Collaborated with 20 stakeholders to create three-day customer feedback event evaluating future solutions • Developed over 100 non-leading interview questions to collect non-biased feedback from customers • Created attendee pre-questionnaire with over 40 unique questions to understand their challenges

Wolcott, In

• Owner with siblings ages 18 and 13, Started business at age 11• State Swine Entrepreneurship Proficiency winner through the FFA• Managed the marketing of purebred Berkshires, semen and feed sales utilizing online marketing and print media• Facilitated communication between partners to promote teamwork and collaboration• Developed and implemented a business plan to effectively establish a small business• Identified challenges with facilities which led to designing and constructing improvements

Eagan, Mn

• Championed regional collection of training needs to build 100,000-hour instructor led training schedule• Generated trend reports from historic fiscal years to convey and project dealer technical training history• Facilitated training meetings with 24 dealer organizations representing 225 locations• Assisted training coordinators in developing a more effective system to track employee training history• Presented results to 40 key stakeholders to drive fiscal year planning on needs of region

Brookston, In

• Developed a Mobile Web application to improve record keeping efficiency and communication• Communicated with clients to understand their service needs and expectations• Provided communication to efficiently execute projects with team members• Performed maintenance and serviced farm equipment• Obtained hands on experience on the farm learning about agronomy and row crop excellence

Wolcott, In

• Provided communication to maintain productivity in a teamwork setting through time and project management• Managed a team of ten members to accomplish site maintenance, field work, and equipment operation • Implemented new ideas to increase efficiency and publicize a startup business• Designed and customized equipment utilizing a welder to make improvements and repairs• Developed a produce harvesting and packaging model to increase efficiency

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Agricultural Systems Management

Haiti - Service Learning Study Abroad, Purdue Engagement Methods For International Food Security

Over winter break between the fall 2017 and spring 2018 semester at Purdue I traveled with twenty other Purdue Students to Cap Haitien.

High School, Gpa 3.9/4.0

Activities and Societies: Benton Central FFA State Gold Swine Entrepreneurship Proficiency - 2015 State Livestock Judging Team.