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St. Louis, Mo, Us

St Louis, Mo

Manage US grain facilities. Accountable for financial, commercial, and operational performance, P&L forecasting and budgeting, and team development and leadership. • Developed origination strategy for company’s US-based soy processing facilities. Maintained $35M–$40M expense budget through careful planning and cost analysis.• Worked to identify opportunities for improving financial results by recognizing challenged assets and seeking opportunities to grow.

Little Rock, Ar & St. Louis, Mo

Manage P&L, commercial functions, operations, safety, and administration for 20+ grain facilities located in Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Led and directed 15+ direct reports at these locations to promote professional development, optimize commercial and financial strategies, implement performance management, and fine-tune safety procedures. Applied industry expertise and thought leadership to establish strategic direction and resolve complex challenges in ambiguous… Show more Manage P&L, commercial functions, operations, safety, and administration for 20+ grain facilities located in Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Led and directed 15+ direct reports at these locations to promote professional development, optimize commercial and financial strategies, implement performance management, and fine-tune safety procedures. Applied industry expertise and thought leadership to establish strategic direction and resolve complex challenges in ambiguous, ever-evolving environment. • Improved company bottom line by conducting diligent market research and identifying and capitalizing on company strengths. Assessed and identified company challenges and incorporated growth opportunities. • Led transformational change to attain higher level of performance, efficiency, and growth. Show less

Destrehan, La

Managed commercial, financial, and day-to-day business operations of high-volume export grain facility. Oversaw 100+ employees, P&L, annual budgeting, monthly forecasts, and safety program oversight. Administered facility performance and maintenance on daily basis and improved facility operations.• Set impressive company records in operational performance and increased daily volume by incorporating engaging, hands-on leadership approach.• Coordinated initial design, internal… Show more Managed commercial, financial, and day-to-day business operations of high-volume export grain facility. Oversaw 100+ employees, P&L, annual budgeting, monthly forecasts, and safety program oversight. Administered facility performance and maintenance on daily basis and improved facility operations.• Set impressive company records in operational performance and increased daily volume by incorporating engaging, hands-on leadership approach.• Coordinated initial design, internal and external engineering resources, and planning for $100M+ upgrade. Show less

Vicksburg, Ms

Managed 54 million-gallon-per-year ethanol facility joint venture startup, overseeing commercial activities (corn, ethanol, DDGS), facility operational performance, safety and security, human resources, and administrative activities.• Collaborated cross-functionally with upper management and with external joint venture partners to initiate, plan, and execute new construction project and beyond.• Researched and recognized top talent to successfully staff diverse functions… Show more Managed 54 million-gallon-per-year ethanol facility joint venture startup, overseeing commercial activities (corn, ethanol, DDGS), facility operational performance, safety and security, human resources, and administrative activities.• Collaborated cross-functionally with upper management and with external joint venture partners to initiate, plan, and execute new construction project and beyond.• Researched and recognized top talent to successfully staff diverse functions. Implemented training program to ensure success of new facility. Show less

Vicksburg, Ms

Oversee commercial aspects of 15 of company’s southernmost assets, including trading and managing cash and freight positions. Merchandised corn into domestic poultry markets in Mississippi and Louisiana. Maintained positive, collaborative relationships with in-house export traders, barge freight department, and company corporate commercial team. • Improved commercial expertise of facility managers by increasing communication of objectives and overall market influences, achieving… Show more Oversee commercial aspects of 15 of company’s southernmost assets, including trading and managing cash and freight positions. Merchandised corn into domestic poultry markets in Mississippi and Louisiana. Maintained positive, collaborative relationships with in-house export traders, barge freight department, and company corporate commercial team. • Improved commercial expertise of facility managers by increasing communication of objectives and overall market influences, achieving increased ownership and improving commercial performance. • Provided in-depth coaching to better equip facility managers in supporting increased profitability and market share growth. Show less

Tallulah, La

Krotz Springs, La

Mayersville,, Ms

Bachelor Of Science, Business Management

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