Experience

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  Mazzei Injector Company, LLC

  • Fresno, California Area

  • Sales Engineer -Agricultural Market

    • Jun 2013 - Present
    • Fresno, California Area

    Mazzei® Injector Company is recognized as the global leader in efficient addition of liquid fertilizer/chemical additions into pressurized irrigation systems. Our patented high-efficiency, Venturi-type injectors with internal mixing vanes deliver enhanced suction capacity at low differential pres...

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  Duarte & Associates

  • Fresno, California Area

  • Director Business Development

    • Dec 2011 - May 2013
    • Fresno, California Area

    • Responsible for developing Ag-Business strategy for the company• Created Ag-Business opportunities for D&A Clientele• Assisted in the development of programs to help growers with; Field variability, Irrigation management, Irrigation layout and design. New planting block design and develop...

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  STI (soil and Topography Information

  • Fresno, California Area

  • Sales manager

    • Jun 2011 - Apr 2012
    • Fresno, California Area

    We provide the next generation in soil mapping technology.Providing growers with solutions for precision farm management. To improve crop yield and quality,Optimize the use of water and amendments and provide documentation for sustainable farming plans.

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  Crop Data Management Systems

  • Western Regional Sales Manager

    • Feb 2009 - May 2011

    Scheduled and conducted sales presentations of CDMS Advisor agronomy/traceability database to large farms, food companies, Agro chemical retailers. In Seven western states. Led company in sales volume each yearRepresented company at various trade shows

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  AquaSpy International

  • Agricultural Account Sales Manager

    • May 2008 - Nov 2008

    Identified and appointed dealers; Set up dealer distributor programs and trained dealersReviewed products, provided tech support, developed leads to help build dealer customer base

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  Nationwide Insurance

  • Insurance Agent

    • Apr 2006 - May 2008

    Helped set up a new agency, worked on policies as well as personal linesSold Commercial property, general liability, workers comp and farm

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  Kerber Insurance Agency LLC

  • Commercial Insurance Agent

    • Oct 2005 - Apr 2006

    Sold Commercial property, general liability, workers comp and farm policies

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  Holt of California

  • Territory Manager

    • May 2005 - Oct 2005

    Sold tractors and farm equipment for a caterpillar dealership

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  TKC Technology Solutions

  • consultant

    • Jan 2005 - May 2005

    Evaluated policy language, underwriting, loss procedures and manualsInterviewed agents, company personnel and insureds Wrote final report and recommendations

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  Hartford International Agribusiness Group

  • Field Sales Representative

    • Aug 1996 - Jan 2005

    Developed Hartford's book of crop insurance, by selecting and appointing agents within region to foster growth. Provided support, training, and problem resolution to agents, coached agents to move beyond their comfort level and market new and unfamiliar products enhancing their existing busi...

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  federal crop Insurance multi

  • Adjuster

    • Aug 1995 - Aug 1996

    Responsibilities mirrored the Claims Specialist position I held while working with IGF Insurance Company, previously described in this

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  IGF Insurance Company

  • Claims Specialist

    • Aug 1995 - Aug 1996

    Adjusted crop losses, interacted with both agents and clients in problem resolution, expedited claims in a fair and efficient manner.Responsibilities and Accomplishments: Assisted with the establishment of all California IGF officesRepresented IGF at monthly NCIS State Committee MeetingsAdjusted ...

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  Rain and Hail Insurance Services

  • Crop Insurance Claims Adjuster

    • Jul 1990 - Aug 1995

    Settled claims under Federal Crop Insurance guidelines, perform inspections for insurabilityResponsibilities and Accomplishments:Train new adjustersPerform inspectionsAdjust losses perform appraisalsDetermine if loss is due to insurable causesExplain coverage to clientsConduct growing season ins...

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  Petrosso Farms

  • Owner/Manager

    • Mar 1982 - Feb 1991

    Ran the day to day operation of a table grape vineyard after creating and developing the vineyard from unimproved open ground. Established a breeding service artificially inseminated cattle on local farms and ranches, advised clients on breeding schedules and semen selection and determined prices and billings. Managed personal portfolio for income and farm expenditures through use of CD's, common stocks, bonds, futures, options, money markets, margin accounts and limited partnerships.Responsibilities and Accomplishments:Performed the day to day cultural practices to produce a cropCreated vineyard layoutSelected what varieties to plantTrained vinesPerformed pre-plant field preparationApplied pesticides and herbicidesPurchased farm equipmentInstalled drip irrigation systemPurchased nursery stockSupervised planting and harvest crewsNegotiate with packers and wineries Negotiate equipment and development financingMaintained vineyardPerform preventative maintenance on all equipmentConducted field scouting for pest and disease infestation

  • owner

    • 1982 - 1991

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  Bio-Ag services

  • Pest Control Advisor

    • Jan 1988 - Jan 1991

    Responsibilities and Accomplishments:Recruited clientsHelp raise predatory insects in a greenhouse settingRelease predatory insectsUsed neutron probe for irrigation schedulingUsed a Giddings core sampling drill to obtain soil sampled for dissipation studiesObtained soil and tissue samplesApplied ...

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  Allied Mutual

  • Independent Crop Adjuster (Claims Adjuster)

    • Jan 1989 - Jan 1990

    Crop insurance claims adjuster• Perform inspections• Adjust losses perform appraisals• Determine if loss is due to insurable causes• Explain coverage to clients• Conduct growing season inspections and report crop progress to claims office• Document loss files• Finalize claims• Obtain withdrawal ...

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  USDA, Office of Personnel Management

  • Agricultural Commodity Grader (Raisin Inspector)

    • Jan 1987 - Jan 1988

    Determined the quality and condition of raisins checked samples for grade standard governing inspection in accordance with the Federal Marketing OrderResponsibilities and Accomplishments:Performed sanitation inspectionsDetermined quality and condition of raisinsPrepared summary report showing res...