
Andrew Smith
Phone:
(000) 000-0000
Email:
[email protected]
Address:
287 Custer Street, Hopewell, PA 00000
Professional Summary
As agriculture has always been a passion of mine, and with my previous experience as a highly-regarded, seasoned Grain Merchandiser. I am wanting to enter again into this area of the business.
With my past customer base and continued contact with many of them in the industry I would be an asset to your company.
With my past customer base and continued contact with many of them in the industry I would be an asset to your company.
Employment history
Oct. 2019 – Present
Dorrisfort, Kansas
Freight Broker / Owner, Abshire and Sons
Have owned and operated a successful trucking business and also own a Freight Broker business and am a licensed Freight Broker. Broker for up to 18 trucks in the agriculture industry.
Feb. 2007 – Oct. 2013
East Maxine, Oregon
Grain Merchandiser, Cronin and Sons
I was a Grain Merchandiser for Central States Enterprises in New Haven for 28 years. Had the largest farmer and customer base within the New Haven office, customers were located in the tri-state area. I also managed the LaOtto, Indiana division for 25 years.
Education
Aug. 1978
High School Diploma
- Eastern Rolfson - Connellyfort, Nebraska
Skills
Grain Merchandiser
Management
Grain Handling
Truck Program - Deliver and Pick up of grain
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