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Grinnell, Iowa, United States

Rocoza is a crop spraying company utilizing precision crop spraying drones. We apply liquid chemicals and spread fertilizer and seed utilizing the latest in drone technology.

Grinnell, Iowa

• Operate as a FAA Part 107 Certified drone pilot, videographer, and photographer. • Conduct the filming and editing of various videos in this role. • Effective at utilizing Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro X Lightroom, and Photoshop. • Drone footage has been featured on weather.com, CBS Sunday Morning, FOX Sports, and local news networks. • Cooperate with realtors for over 3 years, providing photos, walkthrough tours, and aerial video. • Chart the creation and development of shooting plans before arriving on location. • Oversee the scouting of suitable locations for drone footage or photographs. • Establish and nurture close relationships with wide variety of clients, leading to follow up business. • Apply problem-solving skills during the course of shoots, effectively and efficiently solving a vast array of problems to achieve success. • Administer the editing of drone footage and photograph through effective utilization of various technical software. • Certify that all shoots and projects are completed in a timely manner and in line with clients’ expectations and FAA regulations.

Grinnell, Iowa

• Served as owner and operator of a small-town family-owned bakery. • Administered all front and back of the house operations to ensure the maintenance of an efficient and fun environment. • Certified all products were of high quality and ensured that standards of the bakery were being met by the employees. • Led the establishment of prices, the introduction of new products consistent with market trends, and guaranteed proper turnover of product. • Orchestrated the recruitment, hiring, and training of new personnel. • Conducted analysis into the consistency and quality of the products. • Oversaw the inventory and administered the budget for the bakery. • Closely collaborated and communicated with the vendors for JIT delivery of perishable goods. • Effectively operated the cash machine and communicated with customers to take orders. • Played a key role by ensuring the provision and maintenance of first-class customer service.

Grinnell, Iowa

• Functioned as owner and operator of an eBay drop off store, selling for members of the community on a commission basis. • Handled the purchasing and selling of college textbooks on eBay and Amazon. • Administered 3 e-commerce websites, cooperating with suppliers and companies willing to provide drop shipping to provide unique products to the marketplace. • Oversaw all operations of a retail shipping department, and a 5000 square foot retail store dealing in antiques and collectibles. • Executed the multi-channel selling of college textbooks across multiple channels. • Led the procurement of new products, including sourcing drop-ship inventory and selling across multiple channels. • Charted the design and maintenance of multiple e-commerce websites, adding new products, and maintaining inventory to ensure the prompt shipment of the product. • Conducted the selling of items for the general public across multiple online channels and the retail store. • Navigated the maintenance of accurate records and generated reports for over 1000 customer items. • Performed inventory control for 5000 square foot retail antique store, providing customer service and managing the cash register. • Piloted the development and implementation of new computer inventory control system. • Controlled and operated shipping and receiving store, conducting packaging to ensure damage free shipment. • Orchestrated the hiring and training of employees to use the inventory system. • Certified the maintenance of first-class customer service and the packaging and shipping of products in accordance with orders.

Victor, Iowa

• Operated in a fast-paced ever-changing plastic injection molding manufacturing facility, manufacturing parts for Maytag, Amana, Whirlpool, as well as farm equipment and ATV/snowmobile parts. • Handled the sourcing, purchasing, and maintenance of the warehouse and personnel at 3 locations. • Acted as strategic sourcing and purchasing manager for multi-plant plastics manufacturer. • Oversaw the hiring and training of purchasing agents in utilization of MRP and JIT procedures. • Collaborated with scheduling and manufacturing to adapt to schedule changes. • Conducted the scheduling of bulk material purchases, communicating with railroad in movement of railcars and trucking company to ensure flow with no delays in product movement. • Navigated the maintenance of inventory, provided training to warehouse personnel, and conducted purchasing for 3 manufacturing plants. • Partnered with the engineering department to source materials for new projects. • Cooperated with vendors to reduce costs and the accounting department to certify proper payments and resolve discrepancies in billing.

Victor, Iowa

• Closely collaborated with scheduling and manufacturing to provide JIT shipment of raw materials and parts per MRP schedule. • Handled the purchasing of raw materials and parts in accordance with MRP program to ensure manufacturing schedule. • Oversaw the sourcing of bids for product, resulting in $500,000 cost savings in first six months. • Administered the reduction of inventory and the selling of obsolete product. • Cooperated with scheduling to tighten JIT timelines, leading to $1.5M reduction in raw material inventory. • Closely collaborated with scheduling and manufacturing to adapt to schedule changes, and with other plans locations for the transfer of raw materials as needed. • Executed the scheduling of bulk material purchases to maintain inventory for fast moving materials.

Pella Iowa

• Functioned in a fast pace ever changing plastic injection molding manufacturing facility, manufacturing parts for Maytag, Amana, and Whirlpool. • Conducted the sourcing, purchasing, and maintenance of warehouse and personnel at 4 locations, including an out of state facility. • Served as purchasing manager for multi-plant plastics manufacturer with facilities in Iowa and Tennessee. • Oversaw the purchasing of raw materials and parts in accordance with MRP program to ensure manufacturing schedule. • Performed the sourcing of bids for product for cost savings measure. • Administered the reduction of inventory, selling of obsolete product, and collaborated with scheduling to tighten JIT timelines. • Coordinated with scheduling and manufacturing to adapt to schedule changes. • Controlled the scheduling of bulk material purchases, cooperating with railroad in movement of railcars and trucking company to ensure flow with no delays in product movement. • Oversaw the maintenance of inventory, the hiring and training of warehouse personnel, and purchasing for 4 manufacturing plants. • Operated as short-term plant manager for Tennessee facility, working closely with customers, increasing production by 70%.

Grinell, Iowa

• Acted as primary purchasing agent for multi-million-dollar private corporation. • Directed the purchasing of raw materials in an efficient and economical manner. • Certified manufacturing was properly supplied with necessary raw materials. • Formulated and fostered mutually beneficial relationships with various vendors throughout the country. • Cooperated with Logistics, Customer Services, Manufacturing, and Receiving to achieve a high level of customer service.

Grinnell, Iowa

• Piloted the design and layout for a new upstart company. • Conducted pattern layout for maximum efficiency. • Oversaw JIT inventory management and monitored shop of 15 personnel. • Executed the hiring and training of new employees. • Led all shipping and receiving operations, serving in a hands-on role for all aspects of the small new startup.

Marshalltown, Iowa

• Operated in a pivotal role by driving farm equipment when and as needed. • Conducted the cleaning of the bog confinement building, carrying out sanitization to prevent disease and reduce the death rate. • Oversaw transfer of little pigs from nursery to finish buildings, separating by size and gender to promote best health and growth rate. • Handled the mixing of specialized feed to lower input costs and increase daily yield and lean weight. • Carried out field preparation for spring planting using best practices in soil preservation.

Grinnell, Iowa

• Conducted drywall installation and preparation, and the mud and taping of drywall. • Executed paint preparation including texture. • Administered the painting and staining of application to exacting standards. • Charted the preparation and installation of wallpaper and border.