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Jessica Brown

Matamata

Summary

A mature, meticulous, focused, dedicated and astute professional who brings a history of dedication and hard working in employment. Highly values honesty, ethical business practices, and going the extra mile. Willing to learn, quickly picks up new systems and processes. Enjoys working with people, a natural communicator who can build rapport at all levels. A collaborative team player who can work in with any team. Able to work independently. Key strengths lie in people skills, efficiency, an exceptional work ethic, analytical and logical thinking, sound decision making, organization and time management. Performs all tasks to a high professional standard.

Professional sales leader with proven history in driving revenue growth and forging strong client relationships. Skilled in strategic planning, market analysis, and negotiation. Known adaptability in dynamic environments. Valued for effective communication, leadership, and delivering impactful results.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Sales Specialist

Farm Source
07.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong rapport with clients, resulting in increased repeat business and referrals.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic sales plans and maintaining key client relationships.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
  • Up-sold and cross-sold products effectively, driving sales and increasing revenue.
  • Managed multiple requests from customers at once.

Delivery Driver/Salesperson

Farmlands Co-operative
04.2022 - 07.2023
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism while representing the company during interactions with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
  • Maintained strong relationships with clients through proactive communication and personalized service.
  • Fostered strong relationships with customers, leading to increased loyalty and repeat business.

Meat Packer

Quack A Duck Partnership
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Packaged and attached labeling to various meat selections.
  • Sanitized surfaces to maintain cleanliness of food service area.
  • Inspected meat to perform quality assurance checks.
  • Processed meat by cutting, sorting parts, deboning and grinding.
  • Supported team members in their tasks when needed, fostering a collaborative work environment that prioritized efficient operations.
  • Reduced workplace accidents through strict adherence to safety protocols during the use of knives, saws, and other equipment.

Vet Technician Assistant

Animal Breeding Services
07.2021 - 02.2022
  • Improved clinic efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workspaces for the veterinary team.
  • Regularly sanitized equipment and work areas following established protocols to maintain a clean clinic environment.
  • Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
  • Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
  • Prepared and planned gear requirements for field work.
  • work collaboratively with team member's and farmers.
  • worked within standard operating procedures for handling embryos, eggs and semen.

Dairy Farmer

Self Employed
09.2015 - 06.2021

These years I was Contract Milking/Lower order Sharemilking on 3 Different Farms, you will find a summary of tasks below.

  • Monitored milk production quality and quantity and evaluated daily data to address inefficiencies.
  • Maintained farm equipment and vehicles.
  • Attended promptly to needs of sick cows to maintain health of livestock.
  • Ensured high-quality milk by maintaining clean milking equipment and practicing proper sanitation protocols.
  • Enhanced herd health through regular monitoring, vaccinations, and preventative care measures.
  • Increased milk production by implementing effective breeding and feeding strategies.
  • Reduced calf mortality rates through close monitoring of newborns and providing timely medical intervention when needed.
  • Adapted to weather challenges by adjusting feed rations and modifying farm practices accordingly.
  • Implemented sustainable farming initiatives that prioritized environmental stewardship while maintaining productivity levels.
  • Set and improved standard operating procedures to oversee stock management, pond maintenance, and feeding schedules.
  • Developed effective biosecurity protocols to minimize the risk of disease outbreaks on the farm.
  • Kept up to date with new farm technology to make farm more environmentally sustainable.
  • Maximized pasture utilization with rotational grazing techniques, improving overall feed efficiency.
  • Implemented successful strategies to maximize dairy production with enhanced nutrition and herd health initiatives.

Education

First Aid certificate -

KN Training and Development
01.2021

National Certificate in Agribusiness Management -

Production Management – Primary Industry Training Org
01.2001

Skills

  • Effective Communication
  • Resilient Character
  • Commercial Awareness
  • Financial Administration
  • Sales Proficiency
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Constructive Mindset
  • Effective Negotiation Strategies
  • Relationship Development Skills
  • Customer-Centric Solutions
  • Sales Team Leadership
  • Prioritization Skills

Knowledge Base

  • Establish Human Resource Plans & Procedures for an Agribusiness, 5, 16657
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of Physical Resources in a Business, 5, 21387
  • Present Information Orally to an Audience, 5, 9692
  • Identify, Assess and Plan the Management of Risk for an Agribusiness, 5, 16661
  • Create & Maintain Positive Workplace Relationships, 5, 1987
  • Use Effective Business Writing Skills as a First Line Manager, 4, 16612
  • Apply Time Management Concepts & Methods in Business Situations as a First Line Manager, 16614
  • Present Information Orally to an Audience, 9692
  • Use & Manage Electronic Communications & Agribusiness Specific Software Applications, 16663
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of the Effects of Market Forces on an Agri-Industry, 21836
  • Develop, Implement and Monitor an Agricultural Management Action Plan to Achieve Production Targets, 11849

Qualifications And Training

  • National Certificate in Agribusiness Management, 4
  • Production Management, Primary Industry Training Org, 01/01/01
  • First Aid certificate, KN Training and Development, 01/01/21
  • Certificate in Handling Dangerous Goods, 01/01/22
  • F Endorsement, 01/01/22

Work Eligibility

New Zealand Citizen

Personal Information

Community: Active member of Lakeview Archery Club

Interests

Keen archer, shoot a Longbow in competititon

Timeline

Senior Sales Specialist

Farm Source
07.2023 - Current

Delivery Driver/Salesperson

Farmlands Co-operative
04.2022 - 07.2023

Meat Packer

Quack A Duck Partnership
02.2022 - 05.2022

Vet Technician Assistant

Animal Breeding Services
07.2021 - 02.2022

Dairy Farmer

Self Employed
09.2015 - 06.2021

National Certificate in Agribusiness Management -

Production Management – Primary Industry Training Org

First Aid certificate -

KN Training and Development
Jessica Brown