* Shifted to a dual operations role while maintaining the drop credit reporting function (based on category need).* Guided sales activity to optimize the production performance and related market value.

* Collaborated across the corporate sales, scheduling, logistics and financial teams to convert manual practices into automated systems and inventory management practices.* Financial reporting for Hides, Rendering and Variety Meat was developed, standardized and maintained for the Drop Credit Team.

* Defined and communicated sale priorities, price expectations and performance targets across all beef divisions, production facilities and multiple sales platforms.Management Practices:* Inventory Management: Maintained a forward sold position at target levels to deliver consistent results while minimizing working frozen inventories. * Drop Improvement: Product development and value-added sales were leveraged to drive revenue and achieve our growth objectives. * Cost Focus: Maintained a relentless focus on reducing commodity costs to improve margin results.

* Built relationships with plant management teams while also working with the corporate operations and technical services teams at Cargill.* Provided analysis designed to identify areas with the potential for cost saving or process improvement. * Designed a machine to improve antimicrobial application efficiency. (Granted Patent in May 2014)

* Directly accountable for the Korean Office sales results along with other foreign markets including Russia.* Supported all aspects of trade across the international team including: product development, inventory management, risk management, quality assurance, budgeting and trouble-shooting.

* Maximized overall category results by implementing forward position practices, focused on building a brand loyal commodity sales base and launched value added offal programs.* Improved product quality through collaboration with the operations team to advance production standards and packing requirements. * Customer base responded favorably with strong demand which advanced the category to a market leader across global markets.