Jodi Frederick

Agricultural professional with 14+ years of experience in agricultural manufacturing, producer and customer relations, sales, recruiting, and human resources. Brings extensive firsthand production-agriculture experience from being raised on a cattle and hog farm and spending 21 years actively involved in a family cattle and row-crop operation, including cow-calf and feedlot operations. Skilled in building trusted relationships, understanding producer needs, coordinating across teams, organizing outreach activities, and communicating practical information clearly.

Iowa State University Agricultural

Studies graduate committed to supporting cattle producers and agricultural communities across Iowa and Nebraska.

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.

Degree - Agricultural Studies - Iowa State University