Douglas Toburen
Nevada
Summary
I believe I have all the qualifications necessary to be a valued asset at Farm Credit Services in Nevada.
I have been involved with agriculture personally and professionally the majority of my life. Helping others be successful in their operation is something very near to my heart.
My experience has taught me everything from writing stories featuring all the wonderful things farm families have done while at Farm Talk Newspaper to learning the importance to be available from a sales standpoint to farmers and ranchers when they are in need.
Agriculture has and always will be something I believe in whole heartedly and I feel I have seen virtually every part of it from struggle to triumph.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
R&R Equipment
Greeley, KS
03.2024 - Current
- Manage day to day business for retail sales.
- Manage and keep track of inventory and ordering.
- Assist customers whether they are sales customers, parts customers or shop customers.
- Help to make sure the parts department and service department are operating efficiently.
Sales
R&R Equipment
Fort Scott, KS
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Assisted with all customers who came to the store or called on the phone with questions about buying or trading for new or used equipment.
- Assessed trade values on new and used equipment.
- Wrote up all deals and financed those that wished to.
Sales
R&F Farm Supply
Erie, KS
11.2011 - 04.2022
- Worked with customers to make a great buying experience whether purchasing new or used ag equipment.
- Spent time with existing customers as well as reaching out to potential new customers to see if I could help their operation in any way.
- Took care of ordering all new equipment, across several brands, to make sure we had a good balance of options for all customers.
Editor
Farm Talk Newspaper
Parsons, KS
06.2008 - 11.2011
- Edited articles for clarity, coherence, and adherence to publication standards.
- Collaborated with writers to refine content and enhance storytelling techniques.
- Managed editorial calendar, ensuring timely publication of news and features.
- Conducted fact-checking and verification of sources to maintain journalistic integrity.
- Wrote and edited weekly feature stories highlighting agriculture in the four state region.
Associate Editor
Farm Talk Newspaper
Parsons, KS
07.1997 - 06.2008
- Wrote and edited weekly feature stories.
- Covered numerous county fairs highlighting the success of youth in agriculture.
- Reported on weekly livestock, grain and hay markets across the four state area.
- Assisted with multiple duties including setting up and making sure the Four State Farm Show was successful.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Journalism
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05-1997
Skills
- Relationship building
- Sales team training
- Staff management
- Goals and performance
Timeline
General Manager
R&R Equipment
03.2024 - Current
Sales
R&R Equipment
04.2022 - 03.2024
Sales
R&F Farm Supply
11.2011 - 04.2022
Editor
Farm Talk Newspaper
06.2008 - 11.2011
Associate Editor
Farm Talk Newspaper
07.1997 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Journalism
Kansas State University