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Andrew Sneyd

Broadacre And Pasture Agronomist
Wangaratta,VIC

Summary

Currently employed at Hybrid-Ag a family owned fertilizer business based in Wangaratta Victoria. Hybrid-Ag have a range of dry blended and foliar fertilizers that are designed from soil and leaf analysis data.

Collected and utilized data on pasture growth and soil amelioration developed brochures and marketing tools for sales in this area using product management skills.

Expanded the pasture and broadacre market by developing foliar products that drove production at lower costs and greater effectiveness.

Doubled sales in this market.

Initiated a trial of dry blended fertilizer at Mudgegonga to establish data to support marketing of these products. Used trial work experience as an independent researcher.

Leveraged research with sponsorship of discussion groups, Riverine Plains, ICC and Vic No Till enabled Hybrid-Ag to develop a larger client base and gain greater market credibility.

Extensive network with orchard, vineyard and vegetable markets

with wholesale and farmer clients in the Goulburn valley and the north east Victoria.

Excellent work ethic and interpersonal relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

I believe that I have the skills, knowledge,and experience to develop the SCAL range in northern Victoria

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Broadacre and Pasture Agronomist

Hybrid-Ag PL
Wangaratta, VIC
12.2018 - Current
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.

Agronomist

GV Crop Protection
Shepparton, VIC
05.2018 - 11.2018
  • Provided guidance and recommendations regarding planting and cultivation methods.
  • Supervised fertilizer and pesticide applications.
  • Maintained and populated CRM database to capture market knowledge and relevance of farm and retail contacts.
  • Remained up-to-date on conservation and regenerative agriculture practices and assessed suitability for inclusion in company alliance.

Agronomist

Self-employed
Shepparton, Vic
06.2017 - 05.2018
  • Provided guidance and recommendations regarding planting and cultivation methods.
  • Supervised fertilizer and pesticide applications.
  • Created and maintained scalable approach to agronomic knowledge.
  • Remained up-to-date on conservation and regenerative agriculture practices and assessed suitability for inclusion in company alliance.
  • Conducted soil samples for analysis to determine future crop placement.
  • Implemented pest and weed control measures.
  • Built product and market knowledge to add understanding and credibility.
  • Served as bridge between sales, agronomics, data and technology to increase grower's ROI.
  • Researched composition of soil to determine effects on plant growth.

Agronomist

Murray Valley And Plumbing
Numurkah
08.2013 - 06.2017
  • Provided guidance and recommendations regarding planting and cultivation methods.
  • Supervised fertilizer and pesticide applications.
  • Created and maintained scalable approach to agronomic knowledge.
  • Maintained and populated CRM database to capture market knowledge and relevance of farm and retail contacts.
  • Remained up-to-date on conservation and regenerative agriculture practices and assessed suitability for inclusion in company alliance.
  • Conducted soil samples for analysis to determine future crop placement.
  • Implemented pest and weed control measures.
  • Built product and market knowledge to add understanding and credibility.
  • Developed training schedule, plan and curriculum to educate staff and customers.
  • Served as bridge between sales, agronomics, data and technology to increase grower's ROI.

Sales Agronomist

Smyth Seeds
Benalla, VIC
03.2011 - 05.2013

Responsible for sales and marketing of the seed range to wholesale clients.

Assisted client staff in identifying market opportunities and working with farmers especially dairy clients to achieve increased productivity.

Attending field days and research trials to promote our product range.

Capturing photos and data for the Smyth Seed annual catalogue which was the main promotional tool for Smyth's.

Writing and formatting the seed catalogue.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

University of Adelaide
University Of Adelaide Roseworthy Campus
03.1984 - 04.1987

Skills

Plant and soil nutrition analysis

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Affiliations

Member Agronomy Australia

Member of Riverine Plains Cropping Group

Member Irrigated Cropping Council

Member of Vic No Till

Member Agriculture Victoria Tatura "Soils Discussion Group"

Timeline

Broadacre and Pasture Agronomist

Hybrid-Ag PL
12.2018 - Current

Agronomist

GV Crop Protection
05.2018 - 11.2018

Agronomist

Self-employed
06.2017 - 05.2018

Agronomist

Murray Valley And Plumbing
08.2013 - 06.2017

Sales Agronomist

Smyth Seeds
03.2011 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

University of Adelaide
03.1984 - 04.1987
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