Stephen Hardison

Experience

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  Crop Quest

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1996

  Crop Consultant

  • Provided informative decisions for seed type, target plant population, planting depth, row width, in-row banding applications, and planter configuration and calibration for improved cropping practices and crop performance• Provided soil sampling, irrigation scheduling, and fertilizer recommendations to cropland operations• Scouted cropland and recommended various chemical/ biological treatments for disease, weed, and insect populations• Communicated field data through detailed written reports to operation manager Show less

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  Refco

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Floor Runner

  • Acquired trade orders via phone and computer terminal• Promptly distributed trade orders to and from floor traders• Checked numerous order fills for accuracy• Gathered and recorded day end open orders• Performed all task in a fast-paced environment

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  Bank of Oklahoma

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2000

  Bank Teller

  • Performed receipt and disbursement transactions• Referred bank products and services to customers• Recorded monies in a competent and courteous manner

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  Mundell Enterprise

  May 2000 - Jan 2001

  Crops Management Specialist

  • Directed and managed alfalfa operation emphasizing quality improvements in RFV attributed to timely harvest• Implemented crop management principles to wheat and milo operation• Serviced and maintained airplane for chemical applications• Recommended various chemical treatments for agricultural practices• Helped feed, handle, process and medicate cattle• Assisted in caring for 120 cow/calf pairs and calving out 90 open heifers

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  Ford of Tulsa

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  Sales Consultant

  • Sold new and used vehicles to diverse clientele• Utilized excellent communication skills to assist customers in determining their needs• Overcame "buyers objections" with excellent product knowledge• Demonstrated, negotiated, and delivered vehicles in professional manner• Successfully placed cold calls to prospect for new customers• Developed long-term relationships through professional service, planning and organization

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  AgriLogic, Inc.

  Jan 2004 - Jun 2009

  Senior Research Analyst

  •Conduct feasibility studies for development and implementation of crop insurance programs.•Perform research for development of risk mitigation products.•Conduct crop insurance program evaluations to determine if:-Problem areas or issues exist with plans of insurance and identify discrepancies between the policy provisions, procedures, and current practices and technology in the crop insurance industry;-There are crop insurance policy vulnerabilities and weaknesses;-The crop program is actuarially sound and to make recommendations that assure benefits to producers while achieving actuarial soundness;-There are possible conflicts in program dates for insured crops, types, practices, and areas insured;-There are any conflicts between the underwriting standards and the underwriting handbook for the particular crop;-Prices and the pricing methodology are adequate for the crop, type, and practices for the insured area.•Perform economic and financial analyses of commodity markets for crops, energy, and livestock.•Design, develop, and update commodity forecast models for United States and Brazil.•Schedule and conduct listening sessions to obtain views and comments from producers, crop insurance personnel, and other interested parties.•Construct project proposals, to include budget and management requirements and cost-benefit analyses.•Prepare and present oral and written reports of analyses performed.•Developed grain and livestock hedging tool for establishing price floors and ceilings•Develop decision support tools for farmers and ranchers Show less

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  AgriLogic Consulting, LLC

  Jul 2009 - Apr 2011

  Senior Research Analyst/Website Administrator

  • Manage and maintain AgriLogic websites including system maintenance, content updates and usage analysis.• Develop and execute SEO strategy and monitor SEO results to ensure maximum visibility and exposure. • Build and maintain links between websites for lead generation support. • Contribute creatively and support the development of electronic lead generation tools such as banners, pay-per-click ads and micro-sites.• Develop, execute and manage website analytics program (such as Google Analytics) to track usage trends and program effectiveness.• Participate in marketing and promotional efforts in order to optimize company growth.• Utilize user feedback and market research to suggest new features and improvements to site to increase product knowledge, sales conversions and retention.• Monitor trends in online community and social media tools, policies and application challenges and opportunities.• Monitor community for policy violations and intervene when necessary.• Ensure people have a great user experience.• Manage hosted website environment to ensure optimum performance and security.• Establish and maintain a comprehensive quality assurance program for diverse platforms that covers file back-up and recovery, equipment maintenance, and quality control of systems processing and outputs.• Develop rates and prices for private product crop insurance policies.• Utilize Excel and Simetar (Simulation in Excel to analyze risk) to conduct commodity price forecasting for analyzing insurance price guarantees and loss cost analysis.• Utilize pivot tables, vlookup formulas, indexing, matching, offset, data validation and macros to build highly organized and detailed models and private product quoting tools for private product insurance quotes. Show less

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  AgriLogic Insurance Services, LLC

  May 2011 - Feb 2017

  • Supervise claims expediters to implement dispatching and tracking loss adjusters in their field activities.• Assist the Claims Supervisor or Adjuster in any other duties needed to expedite the claims processing.• Direct and manage AgriLogic mapping department; website content team; and claims expediters.• Oversee production of AgriLogic mapping products and develop material for training and other related technical support services for AgriLogic crop insurance agencies and/or private firms doing crop insurance business.• Coordinate and work with cross-functional teams involved in the development of business/market strategies to crop insurance agents.• Develop new innovative private products to add-on or endorse existing risk management products.• Evolve and adapt to new markets and opportunities. Show less

  • Director of Livestock Operations & Customer Support

    Nov 2014 - Feb 2017

  • Manager

    May 2011 - Oct 2014
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  Agrestic, LLC

  Feb 2017 - Jun 2022

  Owner

  Crop Insurance Analytics, Livestock Insurance Analytics, Futures Seasonal Patterns, Data Analytics, and Risk Management Strategies

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  Ag Resource Management

  Mar 2017 - Oct 2021

  Director Of Information Technology

  • Assist as Product Manager for proprietary loan underwriting system with focus on long term strategy by implementing API’s; as well as, structured and unstructured data.• Developed key business process improvements increasing data availability for business reporting tools like PowerBI.• Direct/Manage all aspects of Information Technology department.• Configured Azure Remote Desktop access for legacy application deployment.• Individually configured Microsoft Intune, Azure Active Directory Conditional Access controls, privileged identity management and access reviews.• Responsible for change management and implementation of Office 365, Intune MDM (mobile device management) and new VOIP phone system utilizing Skype for Business resulting in cost savings of $82,800.• Strategized, restructured, and implemented cloud-based technology to improve efficiency, remote work, and security.• Research, recommend, and purchased computer hardware for transition away from thin-client and remote desktop.• Provide administrative support for NetSuite, Nortridge and proprietary underwriting system. Show less

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  Ever.Ag - Financial Services

  Jun 2022 - Jan 2024

  Director of Livestock

  Lead and managed team offering brokerage and insurance services tolivestock value chain.Increased year over year Livestock Risk Protection premium by 105% from July2022 to July 2023.Delivered high level supporting information for livestock fundamentals andfutures technical analysis to leverage knowledge of using futures, options, andinsurance products for clients to manage price risk.Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily andlong-term goals.Worked closely with organizational leadership and to guide operationalstrategy.Monitored team workflow and administrative processes to keep operationsrunning smoothly.Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback forunderperforming areas. Show less

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  Hudson Insurance Group

  Apr 2024 - now

  Director of Commodity Markets