CHRISTOPHER C. TUBBS
Tampa, FL 33617
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Objective: To secure a career position where over 16 years of education,
training, and experience in animal feed sales, poultry and dairy
management, and agriculture operations would be of value.
Education: The University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture- Animal and Dairy
Science-May 1996
Commissioned Quartermaster Officer-United States Army- May
1996
Logistics and Supply Quartermaster Officer Course (2nd in
Class) - Nov 1997
Unit Movement Course (Honor Grad) - Feb 1997
Experience:
Project Manager for Farm Pilot Project Coordination, INC, Tampa, FL (Oct
2008- Present)
. Responsible for the successful coordination, management and completion
of all assigned projects
. Serve as the agricultural technical advisor for FPPC by providing
technical information and training regarding farm site setup,
nutritional ration balancing, feed formulation based on farmer needs
and solid and sand separation on-farm to farmers, NRCS, university
extension personnel and co-workers.
. Serve as an expert presenter, negotiator, and businessman able to
forge solid relationships with vendors, NRCS personnel, university
research personnel, and producers/ farmers. These relationships have
allowed FPPC to lead the industry in knowledge and understanding of
agricultural biomass, bio-char, solid separation of waste, N, P, & K
nutrient removal and GHG innovative technology.
. Directed multiple project production, logistics and distribution
activities to ensure production schedule is met
. Inform producers and NRCS personnel about the reasons overfeeding
rations will lead to an increase in Nitrogen and Phosphorus in the
waste stream. These elevated levels would lead to an increase Carbon
Footprint (GHGs) on the farm.
. Tested alternative techniques and recommended changes in procedures or
equipment as necessary
. Provided technical information and training to workers in other
departments, such as marketing and legal, as well as with several
engineering and production staff
Owner of Hunrick Dairy Farm, Brooksville, Florida (Jan 2005-
Mar 2008)
. Managed daily operations of over 400 farm animals
. Maintained quality farm operations to include: fertilization,
irrigation, yield optimization and forecast, monitored pest control
procedures, maintenance of milking equipment, and farming equipment
for safety, effectiveness, and efficiency
. Maintained farm crops to include Coastal Bermuda, Bahia, and Corn for
animal feeding operations
. Maintained all state environmental health requirements for FDA/ NRCS/
DEP
. Maintained quality herd health and sanitation requirements using GMPs
. Trained employees on proper safety, quality, and milking standing
operating procedures
. Managed the farm to ensure it followed Current good manufacturing
practices
. Managed all P&L, inventory cost analysis, and budgetary
responsibilities to stay in-line with the business plan and model.
Dairy Operation Specialist for Southeast Milk, Plant City,
Florida (Jan 2001- Jan 2006)
. Maintained, followed, and updated OSHA requirements for the feed
division
. Managed all feed accounts grossing over 16 Million in sales and
120,000 tons of feed sold
. Directed all aspects of sales by extensive travel (50%) throughout the
Southeast, establishing a strong contact base and customer service
attitude
. Assisted with Purchasing and Inventory Control of all Manufactured
Feed Ingredients
. Maintained an outstanding quality assurance and safety programs by
using GMP's
. Develop and maintain relationships with university, teaching and
extension personnel
. Planned and managed weekly plant safety meeting and walks with all
supervisors, and maintained a working knowledge of DOT and regulatory
compliance regulations
Area Manager for Wal-Mart Distribution Center, Brooksville,
Florida (Mar 1999-Jan 2001)
. Trained over 45 personnel in production and safety operations
. Interviewed, trained, coached and performed appraisal process for
Supervisors and hourly Associates
. Supervised & trained personnel in unloading, order-filling, loading,
and prep of materials
. Ensured goals were met and exceeded in the areas of safety, quality,
productivity and people measurement
. Promoted positive results throughout the team and always ensured we
maintained a team environment, solved problems by the end of day, and
always kept up with employee relations
. Selected to managed, maintain and run the new 350,000 sq ft non-
conveyable warehouse from a pool of 60 experience managers
. Possessed the ability to effectively problem solve, delegate and
follow up on tasks assigned to associates
. Selected to managed the new non-conveyable warehouse from a pool of 60
managers
. Developed, implemented and maintained Area Policies and Procedures
Manuals to ensure information is always current and to ensure
efficiency of tasks and operations are maintained
. Maintained logs of daily operations, production, and T &A for weekly
progress reports
Quartermaster Supply Officer in the United States Army, Fort
Bragg, NC (Apr 1996-Apr 1999)
. Accountable for vehicles, property, and equipment valued at over $33
million
. Responsible for training, health, and welfare of over 98 active duty
soldiers
. Selected to command the 307th Supply Company as a Lieutenant above
other higher ranking officers
. Managed the FSB supply warehouse, which supported 5000 soldiers with
all classes of supply
. Supervised and ensured that all vehicles, trailers, and equipment were
serviced and maintained using proper PMCS procedures before and after
each use
. Organized and planned the distribution and receiving of all supplies,
to include: food, water, fuel, vehicles and military transportation
services.
. Cross trained all soldiers into different MOS's to ensure the unit was
always prepared for change
. Supervised and ensured that all vehicles, trailers, and equipment were
serviced and maintained using proper PMCS procedures before and after
each use.
Certifications:
. Quality and Inventory Control Trained
. Safety and OSHA Trained
. Fork lift Certified
. Open water Scuba Certified (PADI)
. 9 years service in the Florida National Guard and Army Reserve
Computer Skills:
. Skilled with Windows 3.11, 95, 98, NT ad NT Server, XP, Vista, MS
Office (Word, Access, Excel, FrontPage, Power Point, Outlook), Lotus,
HTML webpage Design, Advanced Internet skills, and Brill Formulation
Program
Personal Information:
. Assistant Pack Master for Cub Scouts for over three years
. Soccer, football, and baseball coach for over seven years
. Volunteer in several community events yearly
. Equipment Director for Temple Terrace Little League
. Team motivator and self starter
. Highly organized