Seed Operations Leader with Cross-Border Expertise
Resume:
Gina Lierman
Seeking full-time employment in the Magic Valley applying my expertise to
support organizational success, grounded in integrity, teamwork, and a sustainable work culture. Known for strong collaborative relations and operational leadership applicable to multiple environments. Twin Falls, ID 83301
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EXPERIENCE
Illinois Foundation Seed Inc., Meridian, ID — Production Manager: Commercial Hybrid Sweet Corn
April 2024 - January 2026
● Coordinated and led hybrid seed production across Northern and Southern Hemispheres (35%+ domestic and international travel).
● Oversaw seed testing, data entry, and analysis to support product advancement decisions.
● Monitored in field purity grows outs and inbred evaluations.
● Managed hybrid production costing and accounts payable entry.
● Created domestic and international production contracts for third party growers.
● Compiled production data and delivered progress reports to Sales and Production teams.
Trinidad Benham Corp./Treasure Valley Seed Co, Hazelton, ID and Twin Falls, ID — Seed Stock Manager (previous titles: Seed Production Manager & Bookkeeper)
April 1995 - April 2024
Seed Stock Manager
● Sourced seed from multiple suppliers and ensured compliance with Idaho, Washington, and Wyoming seed laws.
● Developed annual seed production plans for ID, WA, and WY.
● Evaluated new genetics and selected seed stock for production.
● Managed treating and shipping instructions and coordinated logistics.
● Investigated customer complaints and maintained strong industry relationships.
Seed Production Manager
● Ensured state law compliance and developed seed stock plans.
● Managed acreage planning across the Magic Valley.
● Supervised warehouse crews, set priorities, and supported staff development.
● Coordinated freight, customer orders, grower relations, and packaging schedules.
SKILLS
Accounting & financial
operations
Inventory monitoring &
control
Production planning
Regulatory compliance
Cross team collaboration
Troubleshooting &
problem solving
Vendor & grower relations
Data tracking & reporting
BOARD SERVICE
Idaho Eastern Idaho Seed
Association – President
(2020–2022), Officer
(2013–2020)
Idaho Crop Improvement
Association – Current Board
President
Idaho Seed Indemnity
Advisory Board – Current
Member
Idaho Bean Commission –
Board Member (2017–2024)
Idaho Bean Dealers
Association – Board Member
& Scholarship Committee
Idaho Seed Lab Advisory
Board – Member & President
● Managed international shipping documentation and compliance.
● Trained office staff and served as a beta tester for software development.
● Provided backup support to the Food Packaging Manager. Accounting / Administrative
● Managed inventory tracking, accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, and shipping documentation.
● Prepared sales and grower contracts.
● Handled on site HR documentation for corporate office requirements. Magic Valley Dairy Supply, Jerome, ID — Bookkeeper July 1993 - April 1995
● Managed accounting, inventory, payroll, A/R, and A/P for three businesses under one umbrella company.
EDUCATION
Boise State University, Boise, ID — Bachelor of Business Administration- Accountancy
August 2024 - May 2015
Graduated Cum Laude; Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society. Completed via remote learning at the College of Southern Idaho campus. College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, ID — Associates of Arts- Accounting; Associates of Arts- Sign Language
January 1990 - May 1993
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
PROJECTS
Scholarship Interviews — Idaho Bean Dealers
Interviewed students at the University of Idaho and College of Southern Idaho to award annual scholarships.
Idaho Bean Rules Update— Idaho Eastern-Oregon Seed Association & Idaho Bean Commission collaboration
Contributed to a collaborative working group to update Idaho’s Rules Governing the Planting of Beans.
Annual Legislative Presentations — Idaho Eastern-Oregon Seed Association
Annual presentations as board member/President to the House and Senate Agricultural Committees regarding the economic value of Idaho agriculture and challenges facing the industry.
REFERENCES
Available upon request
References
Sonni Iverson — Previous Colleague as Warehouse Manager at Trinidad Benham
Richard Filmore— Account Manager at The McGregor Company Seed Care
Kathy Stewart-Williams—Executive Vice President at Idaho Crop Improvement Association
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