Derek P. Evans 609 Corey Lane, Champaign, Illinois 61822

(217) 218-0242 Evans.P.Derek@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Oklahoma State University Stillwater, Oklahoma

College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Bachelors of Science in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Expected Graduation: May 2013 (Online)

College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Bachelors of Science in Animal Sciences Minor in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Graduated: May 2012 GPA: 2.9

Lakeland Community College Mattoon, Illinois

Associates of Applied Science in Agribusiness Graduated: May 2009 GPA: 3.75

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Consolidated Grain & Barge June 2012 - Present

Grain Merchandiser/ Origination Trainee Evansville, Indiana

Organized, audited, and recorded daily grain position and market competitiveness Coordinated logistics between various methods of shipment to ensure quality,

quantity, and maximize revenue Assisted with planning and development of storage allocation to maximize profit potential Consulted area farmers and operators with daily market reports Examined research data and market share information to create individualized

marketing programs for customers and special marketing opportunities

Analyzed features of competition to insure sales plans were effective and strategic

Utilized strong ability to sell marketing ideas, strategies and tactics to help clients increase market share all while generating new business

Currently bought and marketed more than 1,800,000 bushels in less than six months

Managed and coordinated “Free on Board” direct farm pick up program for the Western Ohio Valley Region

Organized and recorded daily radio report of closing markets and information

Major contributor with planning and developing key strategies for Consolidated Grain & Barge’s Premium Grain program for Western Ohio Valley Region

Prospected, confirmed, and consulted farmers on Western Ohio Valley Region delayed pricing program

Completed several training, evaluation, and personal development training sessions

Presented new ideas to Board of Directors to increase market penetration in new territories

Derek P. Evans

Total Grain Marketing Managerial Training Program May 2011 – August 2011

Grain Marketing Specialist/ Assistant Manager Intern Windsor, Illinois

Administered finances and issued revenue payments to customers and contractors

Managed daily grain inputs & outputs while consulting farmers and creating daily reports of the changing market and created TGM marketing program

Coordinated logistics as well as planned, developed, lead, and executed outside operations to maintain production while ensuring safety

Investigated competitive offers to guarantee successful and tactical marketing strategies

Utilized strong ability to sell marketing ideas, strategies and tactics to help clients increase market share all while generating new business

Crop Production Services May 2010 – August 2010

Agronomist and Sales Representative Intern Cullison, Kansas

Worked with growers and channel partners on customer service and customer complaints

Generated sales through agency and direct clients

Gained knowledge of product portfolio and made product use solution-oriented recommendations

Collected leaf tissue and soil samples and conducted specimen analysis to provide accurate recommendations to customers

Worked closely with clients and developed an understanding of customer needs and challenges via consultative selling

Identified various plant insects, weeds and diseases in corn, soybean, grain sorghum, cotton and winter wheat cropping systems

CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS, ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS

Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Block and Bridle Livestock Judging Team

Agronomy Club Agriculture Business, Finance, and Marketing Organization

Lakeland Community College

Animal Science Club – Vice President Agronomy Club – Vice President Beef Club – President

Livestock Judging Team Lakeland Lakers Baseball Team

Womack Scholar Talented Student Scholar – Baseball & Livestock Judging teams

National Junior Herford Association – Board of Directors

Illinois Junior Herford Association Illinois Junior Beef Association

Current Professional Organizations

National Herford Association Illinois Herford Association Member Illinois Beef Association

Derek P. Evans

HIGHLIGHTED CAREER COMPETIENCIES

Currently completing Bachelors of Science in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness

Successfully completed Merchandising 101, 102, Journey to Excellence training, Corporate Orientation, Grain Culture, Sexual Harassment and Work Place Violence Training, On- Boarding, and OHSA Regulations.

Created charts and presentations for organizations through Visio and PowerPoint, as well as presented the final product in front of hundreds of people.

Managed a project involving analyzing customer’s wants and needs, developing a business strategy, and present the project to fellow employee’s to implement this program.

Used spreadsheet applications such as Excel extensively to model financial statements, including the income statement and balance sheet.

Proficient in the use of personal computers to prepare assignments and the use of the Internet for researching term papers.

Working with a several teams to accomplish one common goal, which was the success of the company or program which we are involved with.