Lynn Meyne

Lynn Meyne

Raised on diversified grain and livestock family farm

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Global Bioenergy and Policy Strategist and Trader

  • Education

    • Iowa State University

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Agricultural Business, International Agriculture, and French

      Activities and Societies: Agricultural Business Club, French Club, AMMO Club, Peer Mentor for International Economics students, Student Photographer for the Vice President of Student Affairs Office, Teacher's Assistant for Agricultural Sales class

    • LaSalle Beauvais

      2015 - 2015
      Nutritional Science - Spring Semester Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Study Abroad

      Study abroad in the Nutritional Science Program at LaSalle Beauvais for the spring semester.

  • Experience

    • Family Farm

      Jan 1994 - Jan 2012
      Raised on diversified grain and livestock family farm

      • Assist my parents with the care of family’s livestock (horses, sheep, cattle)• Involved in selling our feeder cattle to families in the local town with my brother• Participated in maintenance of equipment and facilities around the farm

    • Custom Millwork & Finishing

      May 2010 - May 2012
      Secretary's Assistant

      • Aided in preparing sample boxes and profile books to deliver to contractors• Launched a Facebook page for the company and served as technical support• Handled the company’s customers and jobs in absence of owners

    • Pioneer Hi-Bred Intl Inc

      Aug 2011 - Oct 2011
      Seed Corn Sorter

      • Learned how to identify rogue ears and work efficiently to sort out lower quality corn• Obtained valuable communication skills by working in a small space with many other people

    • Meyer Agri-Air, LLC

      Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
      Head of Traer Office

      • Oversaw all flights and work in Traer, IA• Represented the company when traveling to co-ops in surrounding area• Worked closely with companies around Traer to set up chemical deliveries and flight times• Organized the flights and monitored sensitive areas and detasslers activity near fields to be sprayed

    • John Deere

      May 2013 - Aug 2013
      Sales/Marketing Intern

      • Assessed current machine down backorder cycle time and implemented a project to begin in fiscal year 2014 to reduce machine down backorder cycle time for turf and utility platform• Aided in the launch of the HTML 5 version of the Graphical Build Your Own (GBYO) tool for utility vehicles alongside the eMarketing Team• Prepared and presented a personal summer project presentation at the conclusion of internship

    • Iowa State University

      Aug 2013 - May 2016
      Student Assistant

      • Performed daily tasks assigned by the administrative specialist to the Senior Vice President• Developed and provided insight on ways to improve the filing system (converting to electronic)• Served as a face and voice for Iowa State University when interacting with others in person and over the phone; confidential information

    • Cargill

      May 2014 - Aug 2014
      Operations Intern

      • Exposed to all varieties of plant disciplines during 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts• Gathered information and formulated solutions for water and chemical reduction projects• Further developed presentation and leadership skills

    • Cargill

      Jul 2015 - Aug 2015
      Grain Sales Intern

      • Constructed a competitor analysis of regional elevators and analyzed market share by county• Gained valuable customer service skills while visiting and calling on customers and prospects

    • Cargill

      May 2016 - now

      • Strategically sold spot and deferred cash risk positions for tallow• Developed and maintained relations with new and existing key national accounts in the following sectors: food-grade edible, pet food, renewable diesel and biodiesel, feed industry, and oleochemical• Assisted in the training and development of new tallow truck merchant and support to other team members on management of customers, sales strategies/trading positions, internal systems, products, logistics, and plant operations• Led initiatives to develop strong trading relations for by-products from our cooked plants in Columbus, NE and Fort Worth, TX Show less

      • Global Bioenergy and Policy Strategist and Trader

        Jun 2024 - now
      • Trader - Cargill Risk Management

        Jun 2021 - Jun 2024
      • Merchant III

        Jan 2020 - Jun 2021
      • Merchant II

        Jun 2018 - Dec 2019
      • Origination Specialist

        Dec 2016 - May 2018
      • Grain Sales Trainee

        May 2016 - Dec 2016
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • WSET Level 2 with Distinction

      WSET — Wine & Spirit Education Trust
      Jan 2021
    • Masterclass in Commodity Trading & Hedging

      CU Denver Global Energy Management
      Oct 2021