• Dynamic Leader who makes sound decisions to reflect positively on multimillion-dollar, multi-site Ag-Chem / Fertilizer operations in alignment with a company s vision, value, and goals, and who works to attain a competitive advantage and generate robust growth while profitably managing key industrial facilities, employees, and seasonal inventories.
• Visionary, Solutions-Focused Professional who rises above operational challenges to improve the bottom line and achieve winning outcomes, including generating retail and wholesale sales revenues above YOY projections.
• Ambitious Self-Starter who actively works with company employees to increase personal and professional knowledge of crop nutrition, fertilizer compatibility, and custom fertilizer blends that are agronomically sound and environmentally safe and sustainable, as well as demonstrating experience with fast-paced rail sxxxxxxing operations.
• Excellent Communicator who develops synergistic relationships with senior-level decision-makers, cross-functional professionals, and regulatory agencies; who excels in autonomous and collaborative work environments; and who leads staff by example and with integrity to build strong teams to expand revenue and attain operational objectives.

  Consistently exceeded annual YOY budgeted revenues and sales profit margins as Branch Manager for The Tremont Group, including collaborating with sales staff to increase knowledge of crop nutrition and fertilizer to boost profits.

  Facilitated site tours to strengthen market awareness and understanding of the company s operational practices.

  Developed a working relationship with Fire Departments in surrounding counties to provxxxxxxe first-ever emergency response training related to hazardous material spills, contamination, First Axxxxxx / rescue, and key response times.

  Increased gross sales 20% and gross margins 10% for a multimillion-dollar Ag-Chem / Fertilizer facility as Retail Branch Manager by incorporating a value-added and service-based philosophy for maximum customer satisfaction.

  Built trusting and lasting relationships with local growers, ranchers, and fellow industry professionals via hard work and professional integrity, and led efforts to increase sales and margins via quality product and services marketing.

  Turned around a disgruntled staff to become optimistic via positive re-enforcement and dynamic team building.

  Expertly managed a multimillion-dollar seasonal inventory of crop chemicals and fertilizers as Operations Manager.

Wholesale Liquxxxxxx & Dry Fertilizer Branch Manager, Woodland, CA (2009 2016)

• Capitalized on the opportunity to manage 2 wholesale fertilizer facilities encompassing liquxxxxxx, dry, conventional, and organic fertilizers (6-million gallon liquxxxxxx tank storage, 30,000-ton dry fertilizer warehouse) and liquxxxxxx blending with combined annual sales of $5+ million while adhering to employee safety, regulatory training, and facility compliance.
• Strategically steered training, development, mentoring, and management of a top-performing team of 7 employees, along with handling annual budget development / analysis, monthly and annual profit / loss, and payroll operations.
• Directed all facets of supplier contract management and seasonal inventory management to align with overall goals.

Wholesale Liquxxxxxx & Dry Fertilizer Branch Manager, Woodland, CA (continued)

• Proactively led sales and marketing of unique custom fertilizer blends that are agronomically sound and environmentally safe and sustainable to local Ag / Chemical vendors and local growers within the retail branch.
• Spearheaded comprehensive facility-wxxxxxxe compliance efforts, including tank integrity testing and code compliance.

Retail Branch Manager, Woodland, CA (2001 2009)

• Led targeted decision-making within this multimillion-dollar Ag-Chem / Fertilizer retail facility generating $10 million in annual sales, including training, mentoring, and managing a team of 15 staff and 5 sales employees, as well as handling all facets of budget development / management, regulatory compliance, and inventory management.
• Directed profit / loss analysis initiatives while handling crop protection product selection and product procurement.
• Ensured seamless operational processes by managing the company s large fleet, as well as annual BIT inspections.

Dispatch ￨ Operations Manager, Dixon, CA (1993 2001)

• Played a vital role in efficiently dispatching and supervising a details-focused team of 8 in delivering products and services to local farmers and ranchers, including building and sustaining mutually beneficial relationships with operations and sales staff which was instrumental in continually meeting and / or exceeding companywxxxxxxe objectives.
• Cost-effectively handled inventory procurement and management, delivery, and facility regulatory compliance, including liaising among agencies such as OSHA, the EPA, Solano County Environmental Health, and Solano County Air Quality.

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business

Certificate ARA Leadership Academy for Food & Agricultural Business

Homeland Security Training Handling & Storing Products of Interest

Anhydrous Ammonia Safety Certification (Annual) ￨ First Responder Certification (Annual)

Forklift Certification (Every 2 Years) ￨ CPR Certification (Every 2 Years) ￨ Hazmat Training (Annual) ￨ DOT Training (Annual)

Ag Retailers Association (ARA)

Western Planet Health Association (WPHA)

Independent Agri-Business Professionals (IAP)