Highly Skilled Agricultural Management Specialist Resume Example

David Harmer

4620 N Western Ave

Atlanta, GA 30315

(555)-555-5555

[email]

Summary

A talented individual who has vast experience in farm management; over ten years of experience and has developed contacts of suppliers and dealers throughout the state; excellent communication skills in closing deals with the buyers; can handle workers under his supervision to maximize time and productivity

Professional Experience:

Farm Management Specialist January 2007 – present

Savannah Farms, Savannah, GA

Responsibilities:

• Conducted research and surveys with farmers in order to diagnose and prevent management and production problems.
• Trained farmers and demonstrated new techniques in areas of growing and harvesting practices.
• Explained to farmers new programs to improve harvesting period and farming techniques.
• Collected and evaluated data in order for farmers to maximize their harvest yield and increase growth for the next season.
• Participated in community activities and organizations to be more familiar with their activities.

Farm Supervisor May 2004– January 2007

Savannah Farms, Savannah, GA

Responsibilities:

• Monitored the growth of the crops during harvest season.
• Maintained all the activities in the farm and ensured every work is done correctly.
• Improved the productivity of workers by implementing new programs.
• Compiled reports and studies of all the activities in the farm, productivity of the workers, and maintenance of farm equipment.
• Conferred with farmers to determine production requirements, conditions of equipment and supplies, and work schedules.

Food Service Supervisor February 1999 – May 2004

Crispy Joe Restaurant, Macon, GA

Responsibilities:

• Conducted research and surveys with farmers in order to diagnose and prevent management and production problems.
• Trained farmers and demonstrated new techniques in areas of growing and harvesting practices.
• Explained to farmers new programs to improve harvesting period and farming techniques.
• Collected and evaluated data in order for farmers to maximize their harvest yield and increase growth for the next season.
• Participated in community activities and organizations to be more familiar with their activities.

Farm Supervisor May 2004– January 2007

Savannah Farms, Savannah, GA

Education

Masters of Business Administration, University of Arizona, 1999

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, University of Arizona, 1997

Skills/Certifications:

• American Society of Farm Managers, Certification Passer
• Strong understanding of the land and agricultural practices
• Ability to perform different tasks in sales, marketing, accounting, etc
• Ability to work long hours, non-traditional hours, particularly during peak season
• Excellent leadership skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Associations/Organizations

Agricultural Management Association, Secretary

International Farm Management Association, Member