Nick Calvin, CCA, 4R NMS, PASp

Experience

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  Soil Right Consulting Services

  May 2011 - Jul 2011

  Soil Sampler
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  AgReliant Genetics LLC.

  Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Lab Technician

  • Ran seed corn through shakeout table, sorting by size and shape.• Recorded weights of each lot with precision and accuracy.• Assisted in the Electrophoresis Lab, dealing with chemicals and preparing gels to determine genetic purity. • Assisted in the Germination Lab, planting seed for warm and cold germination tests

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  Akron Services, Inc.

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2014

  Precision Ag Specialist

  • Ag Leader Technology Sales, Installation, and Technical Support. • Sold Dekalb/Asgrow seed.• Provided fertilizer recommendations by pulling soil samples.• Mastered computer software to analyze harvest, soil test, and as-applied data.• Total Ag Leader sales of 100,000 in year 1 and expanded to $125,000 in sales year 2.

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  Ag View FS

  Aug 2014 - Nov 2015

  Crop Specialist

  • Provided agronomic recommendations.• Field scouted for weed, disease, and insect pressures.• Focused sales of crop inputs using the FS Roadmap• Sales of key products: System Supported seed brands, chemicals, fertilizers. • Kept record of daily activities.• Total seed sales of 350 units corn and 1200 units soybeans in year 1.

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  Farmers Edge

  Jan 2016 - Sept 2018

  Agronomist

  • Instructed growers and partners on Farmers Edge Precision Solutions to gain understanding of value for each segment in different regions.• Utilized remote sensing data and satellite imagery to create quality Farmers Edge zone maps using proprietary software.• Acted as lead expert and supervisor for Seasonal Soil Samplers.• Dissected GPS maps to complete precision soil sampling procedures.• Interpreted soil test results to create and approve fertilizer, fungicide and seeding recommendations. Show less

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  TeeJet Technologies

  Feb 2019 - Aug 2021

  Precision Farming Customer Support Engineer

  • Established monthly training sessions with Regional Sales Managers to convey product knowledge to increase sales.• Developed customer prints by editing production drawings, adding crucial information for in-field troubleshooting.• Assisted customers by providing technical support via telephone.• Developed system quotes for customers and Regional Sales Managers • Developed sales presentations on products for Regional Sales Managers• Travelled on-site for certain installations to oversee and assist where needed. Show less

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  Precision Tank and Equipment

  Apr 2022 - Jul 2023

  Inside Sales Representative

  • Learned product catalog. Developed an understanding of how Precision Tank products can help customers solve their problems and achieve their goals.• Compiled a list of prospective customers from business directories, industry ads, Internet Web sites and other sources. Made phone calls to prospective customers on a routine basis and organized call history information for future use. Followed up on leads to generate sales in an organized fashion.• Quoted prices and credit terms and prepared sales orders for orders obtained. Estimated date of delivery to customers, based on knowledge of production and delivery schedules and communicated with the customer throughout the process.• Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to encourage trust and loyalty.• Prepared weekly sales call reports of business transactions and sales related activities.• Worked extensively with the parts business unit to promote ag parts sales, including involvement in the ecommerce store. Added over 400 new parts to the ecommerce store. Show less

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  United Soils, Inc.

  Jul 2023 - now

  Agronomist