Luke Martin
Crop Specialist at GROWMARK, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Sara M. Bluhm
Luke and I collaborate often to recruit interns for the GROWMARK FS (GFS) territory in the northeast. Due to distance, Luke can't always attend recruitment events, but he always ensures everything is in place (registration, materials, etc.) to make my attendance a breeze. I just show up and everything I need is in place. When we do attend events together, Luke is always professional and knowledgeable about GROWMARK, Inc., GFS, and the internship program to students, faculty, and university staff. With a natural ability to sell, Luke will excel in any role he pursues within the Ag and/or HR/recruiting fields and I would highly recommend him.
Sara M. Bluhm
Luke and I collaborate often to recruit interns for the GROWMARK FS (GFS) territory in the northeast. Due to distance, Luke can't always attend recruitment events, but he always ensures everything is in place (registration, materials, etc.) to make my attendance a breeze. I just show up and everything I need is in place. When we do attend events together, Luke is always professional and knowledgeable about GROWMARK, Inc., GFS, and the internship program to students, faculty, and university staff. With a natural ability to sell, Luke will excel in any role he pursues within the Ag and/or HR/recruiting fields and I would highly recommend him.
Sara M. Bluhm
Luke and I collaborate often to recruit interns for the GROWMARK FS (GFS) territory in the northeast. Due to distance, Luke can't always attend recruitment events, but he always ensures everything is in place (registration, materials, etc.) to make my attendance a breeze. I just show up and everything I need is in place. When we do attend events together, Luke is always professional and knowledgeable about GROWMARK, Inc., GFS, and the internship program to students, faculty, and university staff. With a natural ability to sell, Luke will excel in any role he pursues within the Ag and/or HR/recruiting fields and I would highly recommend him.
Sara M. Bluhm
Luke and I collaborate often to recruit interns for the GROWMARK FS (GFS) territory in the northeast. Due to distance, Luke can't always attend recruitment events, but he always ensures everything is in place (registration, materials, etc.) to make my attendance a breeze. I just show up and everything I need is in place. When we do attend events together, Luke is always professional and knowledgeable about GROWMARK, Inc., GFS, and the internship program to students, faculty, and university staff. With a natural ability to sell, Luke will excel in any role he pursues within the Ag and/or HR/recruiting fields and I would highly recommend him.
Credentials
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Certified Crop Adviser-Northeast
American Society of AgronomyJun, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Commercial Pesticide Applicator
NYS Department of Environmental ConservationMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint 2016
Microsoft Office SpecialistAug, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Office Specialist Outlook 2016
Microsoft Office SpecialistMay, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Commercial Driver License Class A
NYS DMVAug, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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GROWMARK, Inc.
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United States
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Farming
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700 & Above Employee
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Crop Specialist
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Mar 2018 - Present
• Implement marketing plans and develop sales strategies that generate profitable sales in WNY territory• Utilize target marketing and professional sales techniques, cropping programs, and contact management system when calling on patrons and prospects• Develop territory and competitive analysis to maintain a current knowledge of the marketplace• Provide value-added agronomic products, services, and recommendations to growers • Conduct regular patron meetings on product and technical information• Operate Falcon automated soil sampling equipment and analyze results to formulate fertility and liming recommendations• Load and apply crop protection inputs to customers’ fields and growing crops according to recommended rates, procedures, and following all pesticide labels to maximize product performance and customer satisfaction• Perform routine maintenance on all facility equipment including oil changes, lubrication, and cleaning of application equipment as recommended in operator’s manual to maximize equipment reliability and service life
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University Relations Recruiter
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Jan 2016 - Mar 2018
• Provided leadership to GROWMARK System hiring managers for all aspects of the new college graduate and intern recruiting program in the Northeast territories • Developed and executed candidate recruiting and interviewing plans for open job posts, ensuring an understanding of all positional aspects • Conducted behavioral interviewing with candidates to evaluate competency skill levels• Provided leadership to GROWMARK FS, Seedway, Legacy, and FS Partners through the development and execution of Talent Forecasting strategies • Built a campus pipeline that aligns with business priorities and recruiting targets • Enhanced the System employment brand at targeted colleges and universities• Initiated, developed, and maintained relationships with university staff and faculty, career services representatives, student outreach contacts, and alumni • Served as a public relations contact • Planned, managed, and executed on-campus events and activities including career fairs, information sessions, industry events, student organization networking activities, mock interviews, and resume critiques • Managed the planning, development, implementation, and assessment of the GROWMARK Job Shadow Program • Lead the GROWMARK social media recruitment strategy and identify additional channels for outreach • Managed the GROWMARK Scholarship Program, and assists with the administration of the GROWMARK Summer Intern and Associate Programs • Implemented strategies to gain a greater ROI for the Scholarship Program, and responsible for the scholarship recipient recognition process • Assisted Talent Acquisition and Member Employment in sourcing, screening, interviewing and referring potential pre-screened experienced candidates as needed
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CSR, Agronomy
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Jan 2015 - Jan 2016
• Utilize and implement various agricultural technologies• Agricultural field mapping and management• Formulate custom fertilizer blends for producers• Field Scouting and pesticide recommendation• Crop Analyst
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Seed Research Technician, Agronomy
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Apr 2012 - Jan 2015
• Aid in the planting, maintaining, and gathering of information for test and demo plots in WNY • Constantly adapting to new situations throughout various locations• Representing the company through deliveries, farm calls, experimental plots, and other various events
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Education
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2013 - 2015
State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Morrisville
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Agricultural Business Development -
2012 - 2013
State University of New York College at Buffalo
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2011 - 2012
Erie Community College
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Clarence High School
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