SPENCER A.

ANDERSON
Strathmore, AB.

Ph. 403-928-0776

Email: spencerchronicle@gmail.com

Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/spencerchronicle

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Business-savvy Manager with extensive experience in Agribusiness including Sales, Marketing, Business and
Operations with the key focus being in Crop and Animal Production
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
(Pivot)

Mediated in the sale of 4 Fertilizer Distribution facilities

Directly involved in employee restructuring and manufacturing refinements prior to a
merger
Led transitioning management roles from Agronomy based to Business focused
positions
(Paterson Grain)

Overseen the final phases of constructions in a 7,500 tonne capacity Fertilizer Plant
Effectively assisted in building customer rapport and trust resulting in winning over
business for the new facility/location
(ADM)

Became proficient in a Millworks and Operations role in an aged facility while

consistently producing #1 quality flour globally
Was an effective leader in selling safety to plant unionized staff
(Lakeside)

Successful early adapter in promoting micronutrients to our fertilizer clients

Developed a significant loyal dairy feed customer base starting at zero
Maintained and grew USA Feed Grain exports
(Travelling Billboard)

Created and introduced a completely new concept of advertising where we utilized

private vehicles to display our clients advertising message for various companies
including City TV
EXPERIENCE
Operations Manager Crop Inputs
Paterson Global Foods Gleichen, AB - Fertilizer, Seed and Ag Chemical

Customer Sales and Service

Employee Training and Supervision
Plant Operations, Improvements, Repair and Maintenance
Quality Control and Inventory
Logistics, Occupational Health & Safety Office for AB, SK.

Plant Operations
Archer Daniels Midland Medicine Hat, AB - Flour manufacturing

Monitoring & Maintenance

Quality Control & Packaging

Safety Committee Member
Productivity Targets

General Manager/Owner
Travelling Billboard Company - Calgary, AB - Mobile advertising via private vehicles

Business formed after intensive research and raised capital through Limited Partnerships
Developed contracts, policies, procedures and agreements with legal assistance
Hiring marketing staff and supported personnel with daily coaching and motivation
Established an office in Calgary with satellite offices in Vancouver and Toronto
Established contracts with private individuals for supporting the advertising
Gained advertising contracts with various business enterprises including City TV

Regional Business Manager

Pivot Ltd. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Commercial Fertilizer (Manufacturing, Wholesale, Retail)

Responsible for $120,000,000 annual sales and inventory of fertilizer through Dealer Network
Marketing and business development
Budgeting, Forecasting and Inventory control
Sales volume and profit margins
Strategic development to maximize market share
Improved efficiencies in Agent network
Regular goal setting and motivational/coaching sessions with staff

Sales Manager
Lakeside Farm Industries, Brooks, Alberta Livestock Feed & Fertilizer

Responsible for $10,000,000 annual sales from livestock feed and fertilizer
Sales/Marketing
Supervision of sales and technical staff
Product development
Drive for greater profitability
Strong Business relationship with key accounts

EDUCATION
University of Melbourne Melbourne, VIC, Australia
2003 - 2004
Agribusiness Studied leadership, financial management, managing markets, economics and business
strategies as an International part-time student however due to relocation back to Canada I was unable to
complete the degree
Plant Science, Animal Science Certificate (Distance learning - Industry Certification Course)
1995
University of Guelph Guelph, Ontario