James Donovan - CV : Seeking to Transition to Agri Field Sales / Territory & Key Account Management.

1. Current Role: Agri Manager at Dairygold Co-op SuperStores, Mallow, Co. Cork.
James Donovan
Gortskagh
Castlemahon
Co. Limerick Mobile: 087 948 07 94
DOB 12-AUG-1976 Email: jamesdonovan001@gmail.com
Career Goal: To Excel at Agri Territory Field Sales & Key Account Management
Professional Experience:
November ’10 – Present Day Agri Manager at Dairygold Co-op SuperStores, Mallow Branch.
A Key member of the management team with responsibilities for
Farm Hardware, Requisites Sales & Agri Customer Relationships.
Managing a team of four employees dedicated to Agri/Trade Sales.
Key Achievements since joining the Mallow Store include
increasing Farm Requisites Sales 2011 by 15% vs. Budget and
2012 by 20% vs. Budget. Excellent Customer relations leading to
increased Retention and New Business.
August ’06 – November ‘10 Agri/Hardware Sales at Dairygold Co-op Superstores, Raheen.
Gained vital experience in Agri related sales. Developed strong
relationships with customers, colleagues and key business
stakeholders such as suppliers, area sales managers and
management. Experience in stock control, stock ordering and
goods inwards, Regular stock taking, Merchandising, and many
hands on duties relating to a very busy retail outlet servicing a large
farming and urban community alike.
August ‘05 – Nov ‘08 Co-owner of Painting & Decorating contracting business T/A
Corbett & Donovan Decorators. Specialising in interior decoration,
design, murals for children’s rooms. Projects completed include
murals in Crèches, Corporate Sign writing and Show house Interior
Design in Newcastle West.
February ‘05 – August ‘05 Assistant Data Network Engineer with WestLan Solutions Ltd.
Temporary Work Placement assisting the existing field engineers
working at various locations nationwide. Duties included data
network installation and troubleshooting both wired and wireless.
March ‘03 – January ‘05 Website Design/Maintenance, secured and held the contract for
the design and daily updating of www.icmsa.ie which is the
website of the second largest farming organisation the ICMSA
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association.
December ‘01 – January ‘05 Website Design/Maintenance, secured and held the contract for
the design and daily updating of www.macra.ie which is the
website of the national rural youth organisation Macra na Feirme.
February ‘04 – April ‘04 IT Skills Tutor for Co. Limerick VEC.
June ’03 – July ’03 Volunteer Community Radio Presenter WL102FM
July ’95 – Present Day Farming
P.T.O. >>

2. Education:
November 2011 Managing People – FETAC Level 6 – Course Delivered by
Gerard O’Halloran of IBT Irish Business Training sponsored by
ICOS.
August 2010 Successfully Completed Forklift Operator Training Course with
Dairygold Co-operative Society by Liam Griffin, Instructor.
September 2010 Active Participant in the Dairygold – You Are the Difference,
Customer Service Coaching Programme by Alf Dunbar.
August 2005 Completed the Fás Safe Pass Course.
February 2004 Awarded Certificate in Workplace Health & Safety Level 1 by
the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health following an 8
week course delivered by OFT Safety Training, Newcastle West.
April ’03 – May ’03 Completed a programme in Broadcasting and Communications
Skills delivered by Dan Collins in conjunction with Local
Community Radio Station – West Limerick 102fm.
October ’01 – February ’02 Awarded Certificate in Web & Internet Technologies by the
Institute of Commercial Management following a course delivered
through HSI College, Limerick.
September ’97 – May ’00 Completed a 3 year Certificate in Agriculture course delivered by
Teagasc, the National Agricultural Training Authority.
September ’89 – June ’95 Secondary Education to Leaving Certificate Level at
Scoil Mhuire & Ide, Newcastle West.
Various Dates Attended several training initiatives organised by Macra na Feirme
which related to Public Relations, Club Officer Skills &
Leadership Skills among others.
Interests:
Walking
Leadership & Personal Development
Irish History, Current Affairs & Politics
Rural Issues – Currently a member of the Irish Farmers Association
IFA ( Branch Secretary for Castlemahon )
Irish Traditional Music
Referee’s:
Derek Greaney - Manager Pat Hennessy James Kelly
Store Manager (Ex. Mallow / Cashel) Executive & Career Coach Director of Organisation
Dairygold Co-op Superstores Pat Hennessy Coaching Irish Farmers Association (IFA)
Raheen Roundabout InnovationWorks Irish Farm Centre
Raheen National Technology Park Bluebell
Limerick Limerick Dublin 12
Email: dgreaney@dairygold.ie Email: pat@pathennessycoaching.com Email: jameskelly@ifa.ie
Mobile: 087 6130434 Mobile: 086 2510399 Mobile: 087 9924623
Signed:___ Date:______11/1/2013____

3. Key Competencies
• Customer-focused with excellent interpersonal,
communication and teamwork skills, along with proven
ability to address customer needs and foster strong business
relationships.
• Goal-oriented Sales Professional, Proven sales proficiency
and expertise in implementing creative sales strategies.
• Task Planning and Ability to Prioritise, performing to tight
deadlines and adaptability.
• Team Development, Coaching & Mentoring.
• Solid Communicator with exceptional ability to deliver
relevant product information to the end user and a belief in
the merit of Key Knowledge Transfer for the advancement
of the Irish Farming & Food Sector.
• Results-driven achiever with strong organisational skills and
the self-motivation and initiative to increase Agri sales.
• Specialties:
Farm Requisites Sales, Dairy Hygiene, Animal Health,
Ruminant Feeds, Farm Hardware Sales, P&L Management,
Margin & Budget Planning, Merchandise Displays, Inventory
Control & Stock Reduction, Procurement, Core E-POS (Used
by majority of Irish Co-op’s), Social Media Awareness,
Marketing & PR Savvy.

4. Key IT Skills
• Social Media Proficient including
Linked In, Facebook & Twitter
• Quick Response (QR) Code Generation
• Website Development & Maintenance incl. HTML & Flash.
using Adobe Dreamweaver & Fireworks
• Microsoft Office 2003 & 2010 incl. Word, Outlook, Excel,
Access, PowerPoint & Publisher.
• Excellent Scanning & Image Editing Skills
• Graphic Design using Adobe Photoshop
• Proficient in using Digital Projector & Laptop for
presentations.
• Ethernet LAN Data Networks: Certified Nexans Data Cabling
Installer; WiFi Wireless Network Install & Configuration
experience; Cisco Router Install & Setup experience.
CORE E-POS, Inventory Control & Reporting

5. Key IT Skills
• Social Media Proficient including
Linked In, Facebook & Twitter
• Quick Response (QR) Code Generation
• Website Development & Maintenance incl. HTML & Flash.
using Adobe Dreamweaver & Fireworks
• Microsoft Office 2003 & 2010 incl. Word, Outlook, Excel,
Access, PowerPoint & Publisher.
• Excellent Scanning & Image Editing Skills
• Graphic Design using Adobe Photoshop
• Proficient in using Digital Projector & Laptop for
presentations.
• Ethernet LAN Data Networks: Certified Nexans Data Cabling
Installer; WiFi Wireless Network Install & Configuration
experience; Cisco Router Install & Setup experience.
CORE E-POS, Inventory Control & Reporting

6. Key IT Skills
• Social Media Proficient including
Linked In, Facebook & Twitter
• Quick Response (QR) Code Generation
• Website Development & Maintenance incl. HTML & Flash.
using Adobe Dreamweaver & Fireworks
• Microsoft Office 2003 & 2010 incl. Word, Outlook, Excel,
Access, PowerPoint & Publisher.
• Excellent Scanning & Image Editing Skills
• Graphic Design using Adobe Photoshop
• Proficient in using Digital Projector & Laptop for
presentations.
• Ethernet LAN Data Networks: Certified Nexans Data Cabling
Installer; WiFi Wireless Network Install & Configuration
experience; Cisco Router Install & Setup experience.
CORE E-POS, Inventory Control & Reporting

7. Key IT Skills
• Social Media Proficient including
Linked In, Facebook & Twitter
• Quick Response (QR) Code Generation
• Website Development & Maintenance incl. HTML & Flash.
using Adobe Dreamweaver & Fireworks
• Microsoft Office 2003 & 2010 incl. Word, Outlook, Excel,
Access, PowerPoint & Publisher.
• Excellent Scanning & Image Editing Skills
• Graphic Design using Adobe Photoshop
• Proficient in using Digital Projector & Laptop for
presentations.
• Ethernet LAN Data Networks: Certified Nexans Data Cabling
Installer; WiFi Wireless Network Install & Configuration
experience; Cisco Router Install & Setup experience.
CORE E-POS, Inventory Control & Reporting