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Urbandale, Iowa, United States

Fresno, California Area

Product areas of focus include Crop Planning, Enterprise Analysis, Crop Record Keeping, Commodity Management, and ScoutingEngage with current and potential clients in the Ag Retail sector to uncover challengesEvaluate competitors within the marketplace to understand industry trendsCollaborate with cross functional teams to document market needs and powerful solutionsDrive vision by creating and maintaining strategic product roadmaps Continuously evaluate priorities to maintain alignment with evolving market trendsCommunicate with design and engineering to ensure solutions meet market and user needsDrive solutions that provide an enjoyable user experience while also solving target problems

South Central Ohio

Provided precision field support for Beck's seed advisors, dealers, and customersDrove FARMserver adoption across SW Ohio providing tailored in-field supportProvided technical support and training across multiple digital solutions and equipmentCollaborated with engineering to evaluate market priorities based on customer feedbackWorked alongside seed team to provide growers with a full suite of tailored solutions

Dallas, Tx

Delivered training to channel partners, company personnel, and customersDeveloped training materials for classes related to the sales and technical support of AMS and Crop Care platform productsLead instructor for Crop Care, 2015 Large Ag Integrated Solutions Training Program (current)+ Managed team of 17 instructors delivering training to ~2,500 dealers over 4 monthsInstructor for Crop Care, 2014 Large Ag Integrated Solutions Training Program+ Rated number one station for content and instructors based on ~2,500 dealer surveys

Olathe, Kansas

Trained 250 targeted dealers on 1000-5000 series tractors for inaugural training event to support aggressive market share growth and sales goalsInitiated streamlined processes for managing JDLink demo terminals for field teamsCompleted core technical certifications in hydraulic, electrical, and Service ADVISOR™Managed Region 4 Sales site utilizing TeamSite software for more effective field team useAssessed effective aftermarket processes and parts management by working parts counters with dealers across the North and South Carolina.

Olathe, Kansas

Managed 154 Limited Production Build combines and their final deliverySolved dealer ordering inquiries through 3,205 outbound calls and 2,464 inbound callsDirected delivery logistics with factory shipping units Promoted various ordering programs and incentives to drive sales Alleviated limited product availability concerns by executing new allocation processesDeveloped training guides for incoming order fulfillment personnel

Columbus, Ohio Area

Collaborated with regional business bankers on a daily basis, compiled and assessed financial documentation on current and potential clients, updated secured file archives, maintained computer documentation for rolling accounts, assisted in initial underwriting assessments for renewal agricultural accounts, created detailed training guides and new employee documents for future incoming interns, and supported agricultural underwriters in various projects.

Lenexa, Kansas

Developed survey materials for 200+ ag service providers delivered via phone interviews by outside providers; coordinated with market research to analyze responses and assess relevant information; compiled results and delivered to stakeholders for review and revisions related to dealer contracts pertaining to large ag service provider product sales and support; developed visual materials for 2010 MAGIE farm show in Illinois and worked with field teams to support and deliver new product information during MAGIE.

Moline, Illinois

Supported visitor relations, Gold Key customer tours, and logistics at Harvester WorksManaged logistics for Make-A-Wish tour and Wounded Warriors recognition eventDeveloped business case proposal for additional materials to support Gold Key customer tours

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Major: Agribusiness & Applied Economics Minor: Agricultural Communications, Cum Laude; Gpa 3.64

Activities and Societies: OSU Business Scholars - Fisher College of Business, Agribusiness Club (CFAES Student Council Representative.

International Agriculture

Activities and Societies: Alpha Zeta PartnersSix-week study abroad program focusing on Brasilian agriculture, history, economy, and culture.