1. Derek P. Evans
609 Corey Lane, Champaign, Illinois 61822
 (217) 218-0242  Evans.P.Derek@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Oklahoma State University Stillwater, Oklahoma
College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Bachelors of Science in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
Expected Graduation: May 2013 (Online)
College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Bachelors of Science in Animal Sciences
Minor in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
Graduated: May 2012 GPA: 2.9
Lakeland Community College Mattoon, Illinois
Associates of Applied Science in Agribusiness
Graduated: May 2009 GPA: 3.75
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Consolidated Grain & Barge June 2012 - Present
Grain Merchandiser/ Origination Trainee Evansville, Indiana
 Organized, audited, and recorded daily grain position and market competitiveness
 Coordinated logistics between various methods of shipment to ensure quality,
quantity, and maximize revenue
 Assisted with planning and development of storage allocation to maximize profit potential
 Consulted area farmers and operators with daily market reports
 Examined research data and market share information to create individualized
marketing programs for customers and special marketing opportunities
 Analyzed features of competition to insure sales plans were effective and strategic
 Utilized strong ability to sell marketing ideas, strategies and tactics to help clients
increase market share all while generating new business
 Currently bought and marketed more than 1,800,000 bushels in less than six months
 Managed and coordinated “Free on Board” direct farm pick up program for the
Western Ohio Valley Region
 Organized and recorded daily radio report of closing markets and information
 Major contributor with planning and developing key strategies for Consolidated Grain &
Barge’s Premium Grain program for Western Ohio Valley Region
 Prospected, confirmed, and consulted farmers on Western Ohio Valley Region
delayed pricing program
 Completed several training, evaluation, and personal development training sessions
 Presented new ideas to Board of Directors to increase market penetration in new territories

2. Derek P. Evans
Total Grain Marketing Managerial Training Program May 2011 – August 2011
Grain Marketing Specialist/ Assistant Manager Intern Windsor, Illinois
 Administered finances and issued revenue payments to customers and contractors
 Managed daily grain inputs & outputs while consulting farmers and creating daily reports
of the changing market and created TGM marketing program
 Coordinated logistics as well as planned, developed, lead, and executed outside operations
to maintain production while ensuring safety
 Investigated competitive offers to guarantee successful and tactical marketing strategies
 Utilized strong ability to sell marketing ideas, strategies and tactics to help clients
increase market share all while generating new business
Crop Production Services May 2010 – August 2010
Agronomist and Sales Representative Intern Cullison, Kansas
 Worked with growers and channel partners on customer service and customer complaints
 Generated sales through agency and direct clients
 Gained knowledge of product portfolio and made product use solution-oriented
recommendations
 Collected leaf tissue and soil samples and conducted specimen analysis to provide
accurate recommendations to customers
 Worked closely with clients and developed an understanding of customer needs
and challenges via consultative selling
 Identified various plant insects, weeds and diseases in corn, soybean, grain sorghum,
cotton and winter wheat cropping systems
CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS, ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Block and Bridle Livestock Judging Team
Agronomy Club Agriculture Business, Finance, and Marketing Organization
Lakeland Community College
Animal Science Club – Vice President Agronomy Club – Vice President Beef Club – President
Livestock Judging Team Lakeland Lakers Baseball Team
Womack Scholar Talented Student Scholar – Baseball & Livestock Judging teams
National Junior Herford Association – Board of Directors
Illinois Junior Herford Association Illinois Junior Beef Association
Current Professional Organizations
National Herford Association Illinois Herford Association Member Illinois Beef Association

3. Derek P. Evans
HIGHLIGHTED CAREER COMPETIENCIES
 Currently completing Bachelors of Science in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
 Successfully completed Merchandising 101, 102, Journey to Excellence training, Corporate
Orientation, Grain Culture, Sexual Harassment and Work Place Violence Training, On-
Boarding, and OHSA Regulations.
 Created charts and presentations for organizations through Visio and PowerPoint, as well as
presented the final product in front of hundreds of people.
 Managed a project involving analyzing customer’s wants and needs, developing a business
strategy, and present the project to fellow employee’s to implement this program.
 Used spreadsheet applications such as Excel extensively to model financial statements,
including the income statement and balance sheet.
 Proficient in the use of personal computers to prepare assignments and the use of the Internet
for researching term papers.
 Working with a several teams to accomplish one common goal, which was the success of the
company or program which we are involved with.