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Gary Cunningham

Gary Cunningham

Produce Handler

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Hernando County

  • Education

    • Durant High School

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    • Florida Southern College

      2004 - 2006
      Bachelor Degree 2006; Business Administration; Marketing and Management

    • Hillsborough Community College

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      Began work on Bachelor's before transferring.

    • University of Florida

      2010 - 2011
      Masters Agribusiness 3.66 GPA

      Experience:I have completed my studies for my Masters of Agribusiness in Food Resource Economics Department, and my final project while working as a research assistant. This experience has given me more tools to excel in the industry.My final project involved working with UF and the USDA to establish cultural practices in the Florida strawberry industry and to build viable economic and forecasting models for yields using Methyl Bromide alternatives.

  • Experience

    • Southwestern Produce

      Mar 1997 - Jul 2011
      Produce Handler

      A company that sells produce to the area where customer service is as important as is quality. Separated, bagged, ticketed vegetables, and sold to customers on sale days, organized, help maintain inventory, loaded and directed some shipments

    • Excel Printing

      Jan 2000 - Jul 2001
      Printer technician

      As an employee answered questions, took and completed orders, and engaged in sales. The experience taught me attention to detail, concern for perfection, and the importance of carrying out a product.

    • Winn - Dixie Supermarkets

      Sept 2001 - Apr 2002
      Dairy Manager

      In my first managerial role, supervised other personnel, maintained inventory through ordering and monthly counts, reconciled monthly inventory, as well as stocking, unloading trucks and general sales. Gave me experience working with perishible goods.

    • Crop Protection Services

      Apr 2002 - Aug 2009
      Warehouse Manger and Sales

      As the warehouse manager handled approximately 600 products providing chemicals and fertilizers to local farmers and ranchers. Specialized in agronomy assessments and recommendations for strawberries, citrus, tomatoes, and other vegetables. Customer service was the most important aspect of the job and is something that I highly value. Recognized for closing more than $100k in new sales in 2009.

    • University of Florida

      Jan 2011 - Aug 2011
      Research Assistant

      As a student developed a research premise examining the coverage and cost-effectiveness provided by methyl bromide alternatives in the strawberry industry. Engaged in readings in the field and used computer programs to analyze all data compiled building economical and forecasting models, then evaluated the usefulness of possible future tools in the industry.

    • Technekes LLC

      Aug 2011 - Nov 2011
      Sales Associate (contract)

      As an associate managed prospecting and customer service activities for client company targeting farmers for seed sales and crop protection services. Generated leads via telephone cold calling; assessed market conditions, competitive landscape, and client trends to evaluate opportunities and recognize challenges. Built strong rapport with customers; drove customer satisfaction, loyalty, and recurring revenue stream. Consulted with clients to understand business needs, challenges, and gaps in existing service; identified and recommended solutions. Show less

    • Harvest Land Coop

      Jul 2012 - Nov 2012
      Agronomy and Seed Salesman

      Agronomist and agricultural salesman who built customer relationships, driving sales for seed, providing agronomy expertise, crop nutrients and crop protection. Increased seed sales, through detailed evaluations of farm land and bringing on new customers. Managed YieldPro Accounts, which is a comprehensive soil sampling, seed, and crop management program.

    • Perdue Farms (Agribusiness)

      Apr 2013 - Jul 2015
      Agronomy Sales

      Agronomist and Agricultural Salesman in charge of handling seed, chemicals, and fertilizers orders while customizing farm plans for seed selection, spraying routines, fertilizer planning, and other variables to optimize farm productivity, yield, and overall performance.

    • Duda Farm Fresh Foods

      Oct 2015 - Jun 2018
      Celery Production Supervisor

      Farmer managing all aspects of the transplanting and growth of 2,000 acres of celery, occasionally working with leaf crops, radishes, rice, corn, etc. Working both with inhouse teams and contracted labor in every area from nursery to shipping.

    • Lykes Bros. Inc.

      Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
      Farm Manager

      Farm Division Manager managing all the business aspects and the daily challenges of growing onions and leafy greens for Lykes on a trial basis for their research. Working both with inhouse teams, contracted labor, and partner companies in every area from planting and shipping to marketing and selling the finished product.

    • Optimum Agriculture LLC

      Nov 2019 - Jun 2020
      Farm Manager

      Farm Manager managing all the business aspects and the daily challenges of growing onions, squash and zuchinni, watermelon, and cabbage for Optimum Ag in conjunction with Generation Farms. Working both with inhouse teams, contracted labor, and partner companies in every area from planting to harvest and shipping the finished product.

    • Heartland Food Products Group

      Oct 2021 - Jun 2022
      Farm Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Deacon

      Issued by Old Carroll Primitive Baptist Church
      Old Carroll Primitive Baptist ChurchAssociated with Gary Cunningham

    • T-ball Coach

      Issued by Clewiston Youth Baseball and Softball on Jan 2017
      Clewiston Youth Baseball and SoftballAssociated with Gary Cunningham