Brenden Ferris Resume

1. Address:
25 N McLean Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38104
EDUCATION
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Technical Systems Management – Mechanization and Marketing
Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Minor in Business Management
Cumulative GPA: 3.2/4.0
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Thompson Machinery Commerce Corporation CAT/AGCO – Memphis, TN May 2015 - December 2015
Internal Sales/Marketing Representative
v Chosen to manage 400+ clients, generating over $2 million in sales
v Developed customer focused strategies to increase machine/part sales, service, and support product utilization
v Conducted sales presentations and demonstrations for AGCO & CAT products
v Increased monthly gross profit by 38% in 240 days
Caterpillar – Mossville, IL May 2014 - August 2014
Technical Marketing Intern
v Developed a marketing campaign for CAT rental dealers to spec CAT/Perkins engines in Allied Vendor Equipment
v Collaborated with a team of 6 sales engineers to provide telematic support to dealers
v Analyzed design proposals, specifications, and other data to evaluate prototype feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements
of applications before production
Caterpillar – Champaign Simulation Center, IL August 2014 - May 2015
Engineer / College Student Practicum
v Assisted lead engineers on projects that delivered cost-saving solutions by reducing warranty claims, minimizing
waste, and improving production line operations
v Responsible for the design and modeling of various motor grader parts using Creo Parametric/ProE (250+ hr)
Archer Daniels Midland - Morris, IL May 2013 - August 2013
Agricultural Services Operations Management Intern
v Managed a project that provided the company $1 million in cost reduction over a 10 year implementation
v Contacted suppliers and met with contractors to establish project budget
v Collaborated with key stakeholders on project features and feasibility
Fecke Farms - Bonfield, IL August 2008 - 2013
Farm Manager / Implement Operator
v Managed 9,000 acres of corn, soybeans, & wheat
v Operated - Tillage Implements, Combine, Sprayer, Planter, Grain dryer, Excavator, Compact Track Loader
v Worked with GreenStar and APEX precision technologies
v Performed complex carpentry, masonry, electrical, and plumbing trades
Ferris Farms - Bonfield, IL 2003 - Present
Family Farm
v Evaluated asset return, managed cash flows, and maintained accounting records
v Managed 400 acres of corn and soybeans
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY INVOVEMENT
Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity – Philanthropy Chair 2012-2015
v Professional/Social Agriculture, Food, Fiber and Life Science Fraternity
v Organized our chapter’s philanthropy event that raised $8,000+ for charity
Habitat for Humanity – Memphis Construction Committee 2015
National FFA Organization – Alumni 2011-2015
Memphis Ducks Unlimited Chapter – Banquet Committee 2015
University of Illinois / USDA – Laboratory Assistant 2013-2014
College of A.C.E.S Council Representive 2012-2015
RELVANT COURSEWORK & SKILLS
v TSM 499 – Precision Agriculture Technology v FIN 221 – Corporate Finance
v ACE 435 – Global Agribusiness Management v ACCY 201 – Accounting and Accountancy
v BADM 320 – Principles of Marketing v TSM 464 – Engine Tractor Power
v ACE 456 – Agriculture & Food Policies v NRES 201 – Properties of Soils
v TSM 262 – Off-Road Equipment Management v Six Sigma Green Belt
v CPCS 201 – Crop Sciences v Project Management Institute Associate
REFERENCES
Alan C. Hansen – University of Illinois Professor – Author Engine Tractor Power (217) 333-2969
Joe G. Harper – University of Illinois Professor (217) 333-2738
Corey Reeff – Caterpillar (309) 578-8612
Richard Hamilton – Archer Daniels Midland (815) 942-3700
Permanent Address:
9227 W Bonfield N
Bonfield, IL 60913
BRENDEN FERRIS
bdferris2@gmail.com
(815) 671-0598