Sales Manager
Resume:
Kent Buchholz
Brookings, SD 57006 **********@*****.*******.***
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Resource in Economics
Bachelor of Science in Economics with Business Specialization
Minor in Agriculture Marketing
South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57006 August 2006 – May 2010
EMPLOYMENT OVERVIEW
Experience
Financial Officer Intern
Farm Credit Services of America, Pierre, SD June 2009 - August 2009
Exposure to credit philosophies of short, intermediate, and long term financing.
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Learn resources and techniques for prospecting new customers.
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Observe marketing/sales and prospecting calls by Financial Officers.
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Conduct a lien search, title search, verify legal descriptions, and file Deed of Trust at local courthouse.
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Conduct credit verifications with credit references and other lenders as per loan application.
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Conduct field inspections and chattel appraisals.
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Observe new loan applications, renewals and additional loans.
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Computer entry and analysis of customer’s balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow information.
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Input annual financial information from customers and analyze financial position.
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Observe loan closing for exposure to legal requirements.
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Learn multi peril and hail insurance products offered by Farm Credit Services of America.
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Observe certified Appraiser to gain an understanding of the procedures and requirements of real estate
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and chattel appraisals.
Promote Farm Credit Services of America through various public activities.
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Research local sales and marketing strategies.
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Learn general office procedures.
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Conduct mailings on various Farm Credit of America promotions or products.
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Understand forms in the loan assembly.
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Attend staff meetings and participate, if applicable.
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Observe sales support roles and responsibilities.
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Complete Employee Interviews to help further Farm Credit Services of America’s definition of Customer
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Experience.
Student Manager May 2008 – August 2008
Farmhand May 2007 – August 2007
Dairy Research & Training Facility, SDSU, Brookings, South Dakota
Recruit, train and supervise new employees.
• Enhance teamwork and critical thinking during emergency situations.
• Inform groups about the current operations and provide prevalent information to accurately
portray the Dairy Industry.
• Responsibly milk cows demonstrating proper sanitary procedures
• Use problem solving skills to improve and maintain herd management and health.
• Maintain animal health through vaccinations and routine check-ups.
• Control the comfort and well-being of cattle.
• Be self-motivated to recognize tasks and projects which could be completed without direct
supervision.
• Familiarization with technology available and use general skills to accomplish daily tasks.
Residential Assistant – Waneta Hall
August 2007 – May 2008
Residential Life, SDSU, Brookings, South Dakota
• Meet and greet each resident once they check-in.
• Establish behavior standards which will let residents become responsible for their actions.
• Enforce university, municipal, state, and federal laws within the residence hall.
• Develop and maintain community amongst the residents on the floor and in the residence
hall.
• Create educational and social activities to help diversify each resident’s individual experience.
• Moderate dialogue to help solve conflicts between residents.
Summer Maintenance Crew/Special Projects
Mills Property Management, Brookings, South Dakota May 2007 – August 2007
• Be individually driven to finish tasks with little to no assistance or supervision.
• Efficiently work with others to properly finish tasks.
• Accurately provide information pertaining to billings for tenants.
• Responsibly transport materials to and from the job site.
• Use non-abrasive methods to ensure the quality of the homes.
• Take preventive measures which will ensure the safety of the tenants and the staff.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
President, SDSU Ag-Bio Prexy Council 2008-2009
Senator and Board of Director, SDSU Student Senate 2008-2009
Vice-President, SD Postsecondary Agricultural Students 2007-2008
Advisor, SDSU Postsecondary Agricultural Students 2008-2009
Vice-President, Resident Assistant Council 2007-2008
Member, Alpha Zeta Honorary Agricultural Fraternity 2007-Present
Member, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Honorary Economics Fraternity 2007-Present
Attendee, CHS New Leader Institute 2008
Runner-up, South Dakota Banker’s Association Business Plan Competition 2006
Member, Collegiate FFA 2006-2007
References
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