Zachary Smith
Agricultural Business Educator - Extension at University of Vermont College of Agriculture and Life Sciences- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Portuguese Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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Scaling Up for Regional Markets
National Center for Appropriate TechnologyOct, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Farm Energy Efficiency
National Center for Appropriate TechnologyMar, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Advanced Grant Proposal Writing
MICE Training & Technology / Ed2Go -
Google Analytics Individual Qualification (IQ)
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Experience
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University of Vermont College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Agricultural Business Educator - Extension
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Sep 2019 - Present
Deliver farm business outreach education and manage complex commercial farm development projects as a member of the Agricultural Business Program. Develop a portfolio of projects and work directly with commercial farm business owners to analyze the business situation, evaluate alternatives and promote managerial best practices. Deliver individualized business planning advising and assist in the preparation of farm business plans and transfer/succession plans. Oversee multi-member/multi-agency project teams to implement farm development projects related to capital investments, operational changes and environmental regulatory compliance.
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Partners for Andean Community Health
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Specialist
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Jul 2018 - Present
Design and manage innovative, sustainable programming that supports the medical care of patients in Ecuador and creates engaging international experiences for volunteers and interns. Design and manage innovative, sustainable programming that supports the medical care of patients in Ecuador and creates engaging international experiences for volunteers and interns.
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Rocket Valley Solutions, LLC
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Jeffersonville, VT
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Founder
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Jun 2016 - Present
The purpose of Rocket Valley Solutions, LLC is to utilize international entrepreneurial development experience to promote initiatives that create innovative solutions that focus on the Triple Bottom Line of providing resolutions to the financial, social, and environmental needs of communities in Vermont and throughout world through innovative, multi-discipline collaborations. The purpose of Rocket Valley Solutions, LLC is to utilize international entrepreneurial development experience to promote initiatives that create innovative solutions that focus on the Triple Bottom Line of providing resolutions to the financial, social, and environmental needs of communities in Vermont and throughout world through innovative, multi-discipline collaborations.
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Extension - Farm Viability
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Feb 2019 - Aug 2019
Farm Viability program. Providing initial vetting of applicants including SWOT analysis, preliminary data collection, etc. Prepare documentation and statistics; populate related databases, records, documents and resources. Assist in delivery of public relations, marketing or promotional activities; edit and contribute to brochures, newsletters, reports and other print materials. Farm Viability program. Providing initial vetting of applicants including SWOT analysis, preliminary data collection, etc. Prepare documentation and statistics; populate related databases, records, documents and resources. Assist in delivery of public relations, marketing or promotional activities; edit and contribute to brochures, newsletters, reports and other print materials.
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Principle Business Enterprises, Inc.
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Marketing Specialist
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Aug 2011 - Aug 2016
Created analytical models and key performance indicator reports measuring client performance as well as enterprise product performance. Developed and directed e-commerce model to boost online sales and customer service. Designed and implemented marketing plan to reach Spanish-speaking consumers. Supervised implementation of marketing plans through sales teams. Performed ad hoc analysis for the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Marketing for various sales programs.
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Kennesaw State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Instructor/Graduate Research Assistant
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Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Primary author of the Coles College of Business annual report on activities within the Principles of Responsible Management Education, a program sponsored by the United Nations. Creator of several social entrepreneurship initiatives at KSU: Kennesaw State University – Social Entrepreneurship Study Abroad Experience in Guatemala. Research & Innovation for Social Entrepreneurship (RISE). Social Entrepreneurship Learning Community for first-year students. Primary author of the Coles College of Business annual report on activities within the Principles of Responsible Management Education, a program sponsored by the United Nations. Creator of several social entrepreneurship initiatives at KSU: Kennesaw State University – Social Entrepreneurship Study Abroad Experience in Guatemala. Research & Innovation for Social Entrepreneurship (RISE). Social Entrepreneurship Learning Community for first-year students.
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The New Development Solutions Group
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Cuenca, Ecuador and Antigua, Guatemala
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Country Director/Special Projects Consultant
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Jan 2008 - Nov 2009
Planned and implemented operations for company's expansion to the country of Ecuador. Conducted and presented various feasibility studies regarding company's expansion to Ecuador. Hired, trained and managed sales and research teams based in 5 provinces, including responsibility for project strategy, organization, profitability, budget and logistics. Trained 30 local entrepreneurs to sell water filters, solar lamps, and several other products. Directed and coordinated sales efforts which helped create access to more than 1700 products and services in a 6 month period. Headed the development of a savings-based community banking model. Created and edited a Spanish language bi-monthly social entrepreneurship newspaper distributed throughout 6 provinces of Ecuador and 11 departments of Guatemala. Developed language and cultural seminars and workshops to build business and practical communication skills. Led feasibility studies for water filters and fuel-efficient stoves in Guatemala. Extensively researched water purification systems in Guatemala and managed training, sales, strategy, and logistics for the distribution of water filters.
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Peace Corps
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Small Business Development Volunteer
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Jun 2005 - Sep 2007
Developed, managed, and maintained over 20 community banks/ credit unions in the marginalized urban and rural districts of the province of Loja. Mobilized over $27,000 per year in savings-based loans for 551 bank members and their families. Created and/or collaborated with 10 small businesses in teaching basic business practices such as: leadership, teamwork, accounting, marketing, and management. Supervised several income generation activities with community members. Trained Ecuadorian counterparts in sustainable project management. Directed weekly workshops on sustainable ecological business practices. Conducted various training sessions for fellow volunteers. Received extensive training in project management and leadership skills.
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Education
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2020 - 2022
University of Vermont College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Certificate of Graduate Study, Agroecology -
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University of Vermont College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Plant Sciences -
2010 - 2011
Kennesaw State University - Michael J. Coles College of Business
MBA, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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