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717 Highway 138
Florence, Texas 76527
(512) 626-2721
[email protected]
CODY R. MILLER
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A hardworking and dedicated natural resource and food management professional with broad-based
experience in quality assurance, auditing, purchasing, vendor negotiations, sales, new product
development, marketing plan creation, regulatory compliance and customer service. Over seven years
of procurement experience in varied industries. Over five years of employee management experience
in a multi-location corporation. Domestic and international procurement experience(Natural/Organic).
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WHOLE FOODS MARKET
Cattle, Bison and Veal Procurement, and Quality Assurance Coordinator
Austin, Texas
2007-2008
Performed costing analysis and implemented procurement programs featuring organic, grass-fed and pasture-raised
meats. Held responsibility for quality assurance issues pertaining to cattle, bison and veal. Shepherded suppliers
though approval and audit process. Updated senior management on USDA regulations including Country of Origin
Labeling, Organic/Natural, and
“grass-fed beef” definitions, as well as Food and Safety Inspection Service
requirements. Member of the marketing team for new retail meat programs.
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Traveled throughout North America meeting with prospective suppliers, with herds up to 3,500 head.
Created costing models for new purchasing programs encompassing all 270+ stores.
Audited ranchers based on quality, welfare and cost projections.
Held responsibility for animal procurement negotiations.
Rewrote vendor application affidavits and audit forms, increasing user friendliness.
Reviewed plant audit issues.
Resolved corrective actions issues(QA) with production plants and branded meat companies, enabling sales of
products to stores.
Rewrote the marketing message for the Texas region’s meat program.
VIAGEN, INC.
Recipient Cattle Program Coordinator, Genetic Services Sales Representative
Austin, Texas
2005-2007
Member of the marketing team for the initial launch of the first commercially viable animal cloning program in the US.
Created business model, cost projections and timeline to build 3,000-head recipient cow herd. Negotiated purchase of
500 animals from multiple locations. Located and oversaw animal care throughout Texas. Coordinated weekly
transfers featuring highly valuable cloned embryos for multiple cell lines in various locations. Established artificial
insemination protocols for operations department. Tracked and reported success rates per cell line as well as
transfers on a weekly basis.
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Member of the marketing team that successfully launched the first commercial animal cloning program in the
US.
Managed care of 700 recipient cows across Texas (Cloning Division).
Managed major client and shepherded growth to $300,000 in eight months (Breed Identification Service Division).
Held responsibility for new product creation in Breed Identification Service Division.
Ensured business compliance with United States Department of Agriculture as well as Food and Safety Inspection
Service Regulations.
Negotiated rates for cooperator herds throughout Texas.
L&M RANCHWEAR
Retail Operations Manager
Florence, Georgetown, Taylor and Lampasas, Texas
1999-2005
Introduced and managed open-to-buy inventory control system for four locations of business. Oversaw daily
management of 14 employees and resolved customer service issues. Served as exclusive buyer for menswear and
footwear departments. Traveled regionally for new product sourcing. Eliminated redundant product lines and started
home décor departments for locations. Initiated online sales of outdated/special buy merchandise increasing same
store sales 6-10%.
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DELL COMPUTERS
Sales Representative
Austin, Texas
1998-1999
Worked closely with wide range of consumers and small business owners in design and purchase of computer
systems. Held responsibility for initial consultation, follow up and system configuration. Collaborated with team
leader to mentor personnel.
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ROUNDTREE RANCHES, Florence, Texas, Manager, 1998-2008. Oversaw daily operations for commercial
and registered cattle and wildlife ranch. Created cash flow statements, performed break-even analysis
and oversaw marketing. Organized wildlife management functions, including harvest quota and
census calculation. Calculated stocking rates for cow calf pairs on native and tame pasture.
Mechanical and chemical brush control. Performed native range forage surveys and tame pasture
management.
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D U C A T I O N
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY, Waco, Texas
B.A., Business Administration, Environmental Studies, 1996
(Thesis-“Understanding the Environmental Requirements of the Maquiladora Industries”)
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) internship
Wastewater testing experience
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, Fort Worth, Texas
Alumni, Ranch Management Program, 1998
Wrote 130 pages of management plans (cost analysis) for various agricultural operations in TX.
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F F I L I A T I O N S
American Gelbvieh Association, Productivity Committee, 2008, Co Chairman-2009
Texas Gelbvieh Association, Vice President, Board of Directors Member, 2008-2009
Texas Farm Bureau, Member, 2008-2009
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K I L L S
Microsoft Office Suite
Customer focused marketing plan creation and management
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, FSIS Labeling and USDA “COOL” Requirements
Five Years of Employee Management
Procurement Negotiations
Inventory Management
Cost Management and Target Cost Analysis
Business Plan Creation
Commodities management/trading
USDA Rainfall Insurance program experience
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Enjoys backpacking, ranchwork and sporting activities.