Experienced in Sales and Production Mangement

David Halloran

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

Big Prairie, OH 44611 Cell: 419-***-****

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Performance-driven manager with eight years experience managing employees in food production in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Responsible for recruiting, training and motivating employees. Responsible for scheduling, quality control and meeting or exceeding production goals. Experienced at lowering production costs thru production leveling, JIT ordering and other lean manufacturing methods. Excellent working knowledge of ROI, budget forecasting, cost control and other financial measures. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To make optimal use of my business skills and experience in a progressive and performance-driven company.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ATTRIBUTES AND ABILITIES

Communication Skills

Prepared monthly reports at Hyland Acres Jerseys for employees and managers to communicate production trends and quality control. Conducted interviews and training sessions for employees at Hyland Acres. Communicated with supervisors in various selling efforts at Town & Country and Moorman Manufacturing. Prepared proposals for business projects and for financial institutions.

Sales Experience

Over fifteen years experience selling in competitive environments with Town & Country and Moormans. Skilled at making cold calls and developing referral business. Attended many sales symposiums and short courses to constantly improve my skills for a competitive edge in the marketplace.

Computer Skills

Well versed in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excell and navigating on the internet. Developed spreadsheets to track productivity and quality control and to prepare budgets and proposals. Trained others in the workplace to understand computer uses and assist in data entry.

Human Resource Management

Eight years experience at Hyland Acres, responsible for recruiting, screening, interviewing and hiring of new employees. Also, trained and supervised the employees and provided regular feedback on job progress and corrections.

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Hyland Acres Jerseys, Ltd. 1998-Dec 2008 5306 CR 51 Big Prairie, OH 44611 Managing Partner and Co-Owner

Responsibilities:

Managed several departments simultaneously including production and operations, human resources, livestock nutrition & health, genetics and reproduction. Analyzed performance data

to identify trends, bottlenecks and to stave off problems. Established, implemented and monitored performance measures to insure quality control and profitability. Continually updated production forecasting to predict human resource and supply needs.

Achievements:

Helped create this new business with four other partners. Succeeded in increasing departmental revenues by 210% as the Operations Manager from 2003 to 2008. Consistently used leadership skills to help people strive for opportunity when they initially perceived only frustrating challenges.

Town & Country Co-op., Inc. 198*-****-*** Clark St. Ashland, OH 44805 Agricultural Product Sales

Responsibilities:

Selling to new accounts in the dairy business while maintaining a high level of service to existing accounts in an assigned territory. Communicating with the manufacturing plants to insure prompt and accurate deliveries. Stay current of research advancements in the livestock nutrition field. Kept management updated on market developments and trends.

Achievements:

Enabled my clients to find bottlenecks in their operations to increase productivity and profitability. Developed software programs to assist clients in mapping their supply chain process. Increased market share in a highly competitive region. Assumed responsibility in several projects to give the company a competitive edge in the market place.

Moorman Manufacturing 1985-1988

1000 N. 30th Street Quincy, IL 62301 Territory Sales Representative

Responsibilities:

Selling to new accounts in all livestock categories in a assigned territory. Maintain constant communication with the manufacturing plants to insure prompt and accurate deliveries. Maintain a high level of service to keep ahead of the competition.

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Achievements:

Achieved all-time high for area in first fiscal year and increased that by 24% the following year. Advanced in time management skills as 90% of my time was unsupervised and a 100% commission pay system.

ABC Rental Company Aug. – Dec. 1985 Warrensville Hts., OH Truck Driver/Deliveryman

Performed scheduled deliveries and pickups for rental business.

Alger Dairy Partnership Apr. – July 1985 Mantua, OH Assistant Herdsman

Worked on a dairy farm for a short-term basis to gain hands on experience after graduating from college. Performed a variety of duties during the busiest time of year working 70 hours weekly. Offered a full-time job at the end of four months there.

College Students Painting Co. Summers of 1983 & 1984 Cleveland Hts., OH Owner/Manager

Operated a small exterior house painting company in the eastern suburbs of Cleveland.

Managed all facets of the business including procuring equipment, soliciting business, hiring of personnel, training and managing time on jobs. Employed four to eight people.

Henningers, Inc. 197*-****-**** Superior Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114 Sales/Sales Clerk/Shipping Clerk

Started as shipping clerk and advanced to other responsibilities. Served as sales clerk in the retail store. Solicited new accounts -- schools across Ohio --to be their textbook supplier. Co-ordinated freight deliveries of textbooks.

Education

The Ohio State University 1985 Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture Special elective emphasis on Finance, Business and Accounting courses:

Production & Operations Management Advanced Agricultural Finance

Business Marketing Managerial Finance

Business Finance Money & Banking

Introductory Accounting I Introductory Accounting II

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