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Elzet Fourie

Elzet Fourie

Lethbridge,AB

Summary

My goal is to find a job where I can learn more about the industry to further my career and knowledge. A motivated and hardworking individual with strong work ethics wanting to bring value to your company, while also learning to expand my skills and knowledge. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I believe hard work, personal growth and connections are extremely important for an individual to be successful. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position within your company.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Farm Hand

Premium Pork
01.2015 - 03.2023
  • In charge of running basic everyday errands for the farm, such as picking up equipment, medicine, feed, etc
  • Also, in charge of the general maintenance and upkeep of the parameter
  • Helping wherever needed whether that be in the barns, with the livestock, or in the general area
  • When needed I also help with power washing, loading, tattooing, and feeding.
  • Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.

Farm Hand

Van Essen Equipment and Farm
05.2017 - 09.2017
  • Handled heavy machine equipment like delivering to the main sale lot
  • I would prepare the equipment to be presentable for the sale lot by power-washing, waxing, and deep cleaning
  • The job also had various other duties that I helped with whenever possible, such as helping when they would fix equipment.

Waitress

Picture Butte Hotel/ Telegraph Taphouse
07.2018 - 12.2018
  • This job consisted of serving customers with food and drinks
  • Helped to maintain a clean and healthy work environment by coming in early to sweep and wipe down
  • Always made sure the customers were happy to accomplish customer satisfaction to the best of my abilities.

Haggie Driver

Bayer Crop Science
05.2019 - 08.2021
  • Summer job that included driving heavy machinery, maintenance, and long hours
  • Worked full-time to drive the Haggie out to various locations and into the Canola fields where we trimmed and mowed the hybrid Canola.

Territory Sales Associate Student

Bayer
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Communicating with retails and growers to discuss climate field view and products
  • Going out to fields and scouting them, this pushes me out of my comfort zone and teaches me about agronomy
  • Product transfers are also done to ensure safely delivered products out to our retailers or farmers
  • Working with CRM system
  • Phone calls and keeping in touch with growers is a big part of the day, always following up and making sure I can provide any value.
  • Lots of communicating with people in a lot of cold calls and building connections to further any sales experience and bringing enthusiasm and eagerness to learn every day.
  • Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.

Relationship Manager Business Markets

RBC
03.2023 - Current
  • Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
  • Participated in staff meetings to discuss innovative strategies to improve services.
  • Analyzed customer data to identify areas of improvement and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
  • Communicated regularly with clients to understand needs, evaluate current product use and cross-sell new products.
  • Built and maintained relationships with new and existing clients while providing high level of expertise.
  • Developed and cultivated lucrative relationships with both new and existing clients through effective communication and exemplary interpersonal skills.

Education

Bachelor of Agricultural Enterprise Management - Management

University of Lethbridge
12.2022

High School Diploma -

Immanuel Christian High School
05.2018

Skills

  • New Business Generation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Client Acquisition
  • Excellent Communication
  • Customer Relationships
  • Relationship Building and Management
  • Account Management
  • Product Recommendations
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level c

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Additional Information

Grew up in Agriculture and have recently had more of a desire to learn more about it over the last couple of years. Starting in South Africa, then North Carolina then to Canada, my family have always been a part of farming. If I am not working, I am on the golf course. Enjoy to travel, spend time with my family and learn new hobbies.

References

  • Duane Graber, (403)-332-0148, Bayer Crop Science Manager
  • Hendrik Fourie, (403)-634-9448, Premium Pork Owner
  • Evert Van Essen, (403)-394-5115, Van Essen Equipment Owner
  • Ram Khanal, (403)-915-4843, Butte Hotel/Telegraph Taphouse Owner
  • Garett Cowan, (403)-308-9704, Bayer Territory Sales Manager
  • Jill Fowler, (780)-617-4874 Manager Business Markets

Timeline

Relationship Manager Business Markets

RBC
03.2023 - Current

Territory Sales Associate Student

Bayer
05.2022 - 08.2022

Haggie Driver

Bayer Crop Science
05.2019 - 08.2021

Waitress

Picture Butte Hotel/ Telegraph Taphouse
07.2018 - 12.2018

Farm Hand

Van Essen Equipment and Farm
05.2017 - 09.2017

Farm Hand

Premium Pork
01.2015 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Agricultural Enterprise Management - Management

University of Lethbridge

High School Diploma -

Immanuel Christian High School

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