Quality Control Sales Manager

Hezekiah Kandie

Wake Forest, NC 984-***-**** ************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Accomplished and dynamic Animal Science and Production professional with 15+ years of experience overseeing daily farm operations, livestock herd health, production processes, and business management. Expertise in optimizing on-farm feed production, ensuring high hygiene standards, and implementing pest control and breeding programs to boost livestock health and productivity. Extensive background in employee management, allocation of duties, sales and marketing, and maintaining detailed records to support operational efficiency.

Work Experience

NCDA & CS Sims, NC

Meat and Poultry Inspector February 2024 - September 2024

●Identified and addressed signs of disease by conducting thorough antemortem inspections on cattle and hogs, resulting in safety of meat food supplies

●Disposed of unfit meat in adherence to regulatory standards for contamination and quality, successfully reducing meat contamination by 95%

●Analyzed samples for bacterial presence and other undesirable materials, contributing to enforcement of stringent quality control measures

●Performed quality control tests by completing organoleptic inspections and microbiological analysis, maintaining highest product and process standards

●Promoted full compliance with GMPs, SOPs, and SSOPs among 25 employees, fostering culture of hygienic operational excellence and safety

Career Break July 2022 - February 2024

●Took time off to relocate and continue studies, expanding knowledge in farm management

Baringo County Government Kabarnet, Kenya

Assistant Director of Livestock Production January 2020 - July 2022

●Drove 15% increase in livestock production by effectively managing breeding programs, feeding regimens, and disease control measures, resulting in sustained business growth.

●Provided expert technical services to livestock producers, including breed selection, feeding strategies, parasite control, and disease prevention, enhancing overall livestock health and productivity

●Retained top talent by recruiting, training, and managing 150-member team, fostering positive and productive work environment

●Supported strategic initiatives by collaborating with farmers and processors to add value to livestock products, optimizing marketing strategies for increased profitability

●Directed Livestock Sale Yards and oversaw operations of the County Livestock Marketing Council (CLMC), ensuring smooth and efficient market transactions

Gofarms Manager Enterprises Limited Iten, Kenya

Technical Sales Manager September 2013 - March 2019

●Enhanced profitability by overseeing sales and technical services, leading to increased revenue and improved extension delivery

●Drove 30% increase in sales by spearheading and expanding field sales team to meet and exceed demand

●Attracted top-tier talent by identifying, recommending, recruiting, and training 15 team members, resulting in high-quality service delivery

●Fortified client relationships by developing and nurturing connections with farmers, government agencies, and clients

Additional Experience

Juanco SPS Limited Regional Sales Manager

●Optimized performance by introducing effective sales and marketing strategies to surpass regional sales objectives

●Secured sales by creating higher demand and delivering products on time to increase sales by 30%

●Enhanced service delivery by strengthening public relations with existing clients to attract high-value sales

●Grew customer base by 25% by coordinating and delivering technical information through farm visits, sales outlets visits, field days, trade shows and seminars to boost sales revenue by 35%

Cooper Kenya Limited Regional Sales Manager

●Promoted steady business growth by managing sales and improving marketing of veterinary products to improve sales by 35%

●Maximized profitability by actively managing 30 distributors and 350+ business sales outlets to enhance sales flow

Cooper Kenya Limited Territorial Sales Manager

●Boosted sales and marketing of veterinary products by managing 5 distributors and 70+ retail outlets to ensure smooth flow of products

●Improved financial performance by preparing annual sales forecasting for each territory with a focus to 15% annual increment and ensure at least 85% sales achievement

Kisekem Farm Farm Manager

●Marketed farm produce by supplying milk to Kenya Cooperative Creameries Ltd and eggs to the local market, expanding revenue streams and ensuring consistent sales

●Managed breeding and Artificial Insemination services, improving hybrid vigor and enhancing herd quality for increased production

●Allocated duties and supervised employees to ensure efficient task completion and optimal farm operations, fostering well-organized and productive workforce

●Formulated and produced on-farm feeds for dairy cows and chicken layers, optimizing nutritional value to improve livestock health and production

●Orchestrated routine and timely cleanliness of dairy, milking parlor, and milking machines, maintaining high hygiene standards and preventing contamination

Skills

Livestock Management, Feed Production & Formulation, Poultry Farming Techniques, Hygiene Control in Milking & Poultry Units, Pest Control, Herd Health Management, Employee Management, Farm Recordkeeping, and sales and marketing

Education

Master of Science in Animal Sciences University of Eldoret

Bachelor of Science in Animal Production Egerton University

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