Material Development Representative - Sales and Producer Relations - Osmundson Manufacturing Co. - Perry, IA
(2025-01)
- Build and maintain relationships with agricultural customers to understand operational needs and recommend appropriate material and product solutions.
- Serve as a primary point of contact, respond to questions, resolve concerns, and maintain communication throughout the sales process.
- Coordinate with engineering and production teams to translate customer needs into accurate material specifications and workable solutions.
- Prepare proposals, discuss terms, and monitor agricultural market conditions to identify producer needs and growth opportunities.
Human Resources Generalist - Osmundson Manufacturing Co. - Perry, IA
(2023-01 - 2025-01)
- Built productive relationships with employees and managers while supporting employee relations, benefits, policy administration, and workplace concerns.
- Coordinated training and professional-development activities, including scheduling, communication, participation, and recordkeeping.
- Guided managers and employees through sensitive concerns using sound judgment, confidentiality, and practical problem-solving.
- Maintained accurate records and supported compliance with organizational and legal requirements.
Human Resources Recruiter - Osmundson Manufacturing Co. - Perry, IA
(2021-01 - 2023-01)
- Managed full-cycle recruiting and onboarding for manufacturing positions across multiple departments.
- Developed relationships with candidates, schools, community organizations, and workforce partners to strengthen talent pipelines.
- Organized and represented the company at career fairs, recruiting events, and community outreach activities.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify workforce needs, coordinate recruiting plans, and maintain accurate applicant records.
Inside Sales and Account Manager - Osmundson Manufacturing Co. - Perry, IA
(2012-01 - 2021-01)
- Managed long-term relationships with agricultural customers, providing product information, pricing, order support, and issue resolution.
- Learned customer operations and priorities to provide responsive, practical service and support repeat business.
- Coordinated with production and logistics teams to communicate order requirements and meet delivery expectations.
- Prepared sales reports and forecasts and identified customer needs, market trends, and account-growth opportunities.
Farm Operations - Family Cattle and Row-Crop Operation - Iowa
Participated actively in a family cattle and row-crop operation, developing firsthand knowledge of the priorities, challenges, and decisions agricultural producers face. Raised on a cattle and hog farm with early hands-on involvement in livestock care and general farm responsibilities.
- Supported cow-calf and feedlot operations, including routine livestock care, feeding, animal-health observation, facility upkeep, and seasonal responsibilities.
- Contributed to row-crop activities and the coordination of crop and livestock operations.
- Developed practical understanding of cattle production, farm safety, weather and market pressures, and efficient resource management.
4-H Leader - Greene County - Greene County
- Organize and lead youth-development activities focused on agriculture, leadership, responsibility, and community participation.
- Communicate with youth, families, volunteers, and community partners to coordinate activities and encourage engagement.
