Vernon Bewley

**** ****** **** ***, ************, TX 76401 330-***-**** aceyk3@r.postjobfree.com

July 13, 2014

Dear Sirs:

Having varied industry and agency experience, the time is now for me to move to the next level.

Continually developing myself as a leader, marketer and professional I seek a position that challenges

myself and allows me to work with a team to expand the market share for the company that I become a

part of. With knowledge, experience, leadership and ambition I have the skills to lead a team to produce

exceptional results.

Beginning with formal training and experience as a ruminant nutritionist, working with producers all

across the mid-west consulting, trouble shooting and supporting sales, I understand sales and customer

support. Fascinated by persuasion through different marketing channels I took a leap, not knowing if my

parachute would open, into the realm of marketing. The parachute opened and I have proven my ability

to lead a team of marketing and sales professionals to achieve goals.

Creating and managing a small marketing agency has allowed me to face many challenges and grow as

an individual and a leader in different industries. Exceeding client’s expectations, then pushing beyond is

always my goal. I believe that teams grow and excel through empowering them, developing increased

creativity, productivity and passion.

I trust you will find my experience and background unusual and unique, but ideally suited to become a

valuable asset to your organization.

Sincerely,

Vernon S. Bewley

Cell: 330-***-****

Email: aceyk3@r.postjobfree.com

VERNON S. BEWLEY

8567 County Road 179 Phone 330-***-****

Stephenville, Texas, 76401 aceyk3@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Seasoned Marketing Professional with over 10 years’ experience leading a creative team to deliver outstanding

results in multiple brands and segments. Skilled at development and implementation of strategic plans

delivering on time and on budget. Able to manage multiple projects efficiently. Extensive knowledge of design,

printing, packaging, web and social media. Offering a unique combination of creativity and analytical skills with

extensive experience in the agricultural, equine and companion animal industries.

E XPERIENCE

November 2002 – Current Stephenville, TX

President / Sole Proprietor - Hill Shepherd Marketing Group, LLC.

Recognized as one of the premier marketing agencies in the equine industry for over 10 years.

Developed a small team of marketing professionals to research, conceptualize, create and deliver

marketing solutions that improve the client’s bottom line through sales and brand recognition.

Deliver complete and measurable marketing services that return results.

Develop short and long term marketing strategies based on research and data

Successfully leading a team through every aspect of marketing and promotion

Deliver results for products, services, personalities and events

January 2003 – September 2009 Stephenville, TX

Software Designer - Contract

Designed and implemented state-of-the-art ration balancing software to quickly and effectively

balance dairy and beef cattle rations for Agri-Nutrition Consulting of Sun-Prairie, WI. Developed a team

rapport with in-house ration analyst to conceptualize a system that fitted their current and future

requirements.

Utilized a proprietary equation to quickly and accurately solve multiple unknowns

Incorporated complete record keeping of client information including imported sample

analysis from multiple laboratories

Conceptualize and implement a complete work flow system to track samples, consultant

comments and progress of the ration workflow

April 1998 – October 2002 Millersburg, OH

Ruminant Nutritionist and Marketing - NuTeam, Inc.

Supported a team of salesman across a large region to provide nutrition consulting services to clients

and increase product and service sales across the nation.

Ration balancing for increased production and health in dairy and beef cattle

Technical and analytical support for in-field salesmen

Initiated and developed marketing strategies and materials

Developed websites and practiced early online marketing through forums / e-lists

Developed skills to actively modify and build onto company’s custom designed ration

balancing software

November 1996 – April 1998 Clinton, IA

Ruminant Nutritionist and Warehouse Manager - Maddy Nutrition

Supported a small team of field consultants/salesmen and customers in cattle health management and

balancing feed rations. April of 1998 Maddy Nutrition merged with an Ohio company to form NuTeam,

Inc.

Balanced dairy and beef cattle rations

Managed product inventory and warehouse shipping and receiving

Assisted in a feed analysis laboratory

Phone and field consultation with producers

January 1996 – July 1996 Dublin, TX

Floor Manager - Bovine Supply Line

A fast-paced position for a dairy supply company offering animal health products and dairy chemicals.

Customer service and floor sales

Inventory management of store and route trucks

Design and implement in store displays and promotion

Manage store sales staff

E DUCATION

1990–1995 Tarleton State University/Texas A & M System Stephenville, Texas

Bachelor of Science Degree

Animal Science Major with Ruminant Nutrition Emphasis

Animal Science - animal health and husbandry, feeds and feeding, physiology, chemistry, lab technique,

marketing, biometrics and livestock production with an emphasis on ruminant nutrition and dairy

production.

P ROFE SSIONAL I NVOLVEMENT

Event manager for the Texas Council of the International Federation of Fly Fishers

3 term board member of the Fort Worth Fly Fishers

Board member of the Stephenville Historical House Museum

20 years’ experience in the sheep and goat industries

Lifelong involvement in the horse industry

Lifelong involvement in the dairy and beef industries

S OFTWARE SKILLS

Adobe Suite CS6 (Photo Shop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, After Effects, Premier Pro,

Acrobat, Lightroom), Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Outlook, Visual Basic, Quickbooks, HTML5,

CSS3, PHP, Flash, Multiple CMS Frameworks

P HOTOGRAPHY SKILLS

Experienced in lifestyle, product and advertising photography with DSLR equipment

Bewley

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