profile

 

ø  recent graduate with bachelor of science degree in agricultural and applied economics

ø  solid business experience ranging from staffing/training/supervision, strategic workflow/project coordination, sales, business development, and customer service to vendor resourcing, bid solicitation, contract administration, procurement, and operations management

ø  dynamic communication, negotiation and relationship building skills; effectively interface with broad populations in varied professional settings

ø  passion for the environment and avid supporter of emerging green initiatives

education

 

bs, agricultural and applied economics, texas tech university -lubbock, tx; 2008

professional experience

 

rko ranch - huntsville, tx                                                                                      2009-present
foreman

  effectively train, coordinate and direct team members to maximize productivity and efficiency of full-scope ranch operations

  strategically source vendors, solicit and review bids and award contracts to control costs while meeting operational needs and performance goals; facilitate monthly procurement of feed orders to maintain optimal stock levels

  oversee general upkeep of livestock and develop/implement efficient feeding schedules

independent guide service - lubbock, tx                                  seasonal, 2007-2008/2008-2009
partner/guide

  successfully negotiated contracts and leases with land owners to develop/access hunting properties

  conducted pre-hunt property assessments and set competitive hunt pricing structures to maximize revenue and bottom-line profits

  proficiently scheduled and guided hunts, with a strong focus on delivering superior customer service instrumental to generating repeat and referral business

activities

 

board member, ducks unlimited chapter at texas tech
member, texas trophy hunters association chapter at texas tech