MITCHELL STAATS
Milan
Summary
Dynamic business leader with a proven track record at Bayer Crop Science, excelling in strategic business development and operational optimization. Expert in data-driven decision-making and cross-functional leadership, I have successfully launched niche ventures and enhanced supply chain efficiency, driving significant improvements in cost control and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Business Development Lead
Firewater Motorsports / Firewater Tire Solutions / Firewater Tees
01.2023 - Current
- Launched multiple niche businesses in motorsports, establishing brand presence and market entry.
- Developed strategic partnerships and go-to-market strategies, enhancing business visibility and revenue potential.
- Created pricing models and customer acquisition strategies, driving customer growth and market competitiveness.
- Managed product development, branding, and marketing.
Logistics Coordinator / Business Analyst
Bayer Crop Science
Muscatine
01.2015 - Current
- Lead logistics strategy and operational execution for large-scale agricultural supply chain operations.
- Developed data-driven reporting tools and Excel-based models to improve decision-making and cost control.
- Analyzed existing processes to identify inefficiencies and implemented redesign strategies.
- Built executive-level dashboards and reporting tools.
- Contributed to Business Continuity Planning by assessing risks and developing recovery strategies.
All-Source Intelligence Officer (Captain)
U.S. Army
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Led intelligence operations and strategic analysis.
- Managed teams and forged international partnerships to enhance intelligence collaboration.
- Delivered briefings to executives on strategic initiatives.
Reconnaissance / Infantry
United States Marine Corps
01.2007 - 01.2011
Education
MBA - Business Analytics
American Military University
Skills
- Business development
- Go-to-market strategy
- Market Expansion Strategy
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Executive Stakeholder Engagement
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Financial & Market Modeling
- Data Analysis
- Data Visualization
- CRM Systems
- Process optimization
- Process Optimization
- Energy Transition Curiosity
Additional Information
Remote-ready, Strong interest in clean energy and EV markets
Military Experience
- U.S. Army, All-Source Intelligence Officer (Captain), 01/01/18, 01/01/24, Led intelligence operations and strategic analysis., Managed teams and international partnerships., Delivered executive-level briefings.
- United States Marine Corps, Reconnaissance / Infantry, 01/01/07, 01/01/11
Timeline
Founder & Business Development Lead
Firewater Motorsports / Firewater Tire Solutions / Firewater Tees
01.2023 - Current
All-Source Intelligence Officer (Captain)
U.S. Army
01.2018 - 01.2024
Logistics Coordinator / Business Analyst
Bayer Crop Science
01.2015 - Current
Reconnaissance / Infantry
United States Marine Corps
01.2007 - 01.2011
MBA - Business Analytics
American Military University