Vernon Bewley
**** ****** **** ***, ************, TX 76401 330-***-**** ******.******@*****.***
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: ******.******@*****.***
VERNON S. BEWLEY
8567 County Road 179 Phone 330-***-****
Stephenville, Texas, 76401 ******.******@*****.***
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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