*** Relocating to Cedar Falls, IA ***

  Outstanding listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders.

  Sound judgment and a work history of proactively identifying and resolving problems in real time.

  Excellent time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks.

  Demonstrated a proven ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.

  Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as QuickBooks.

> Payroll Administration > Human Resources > Accounting

> Quarterly/Annual Reporting > Workers Compensation > Product Education

Temporary Program Technician, USDA (Department of Agriculture) Farm Service Agency 2014-Present

  Built and maintain positive communications with farmers to interpret and explain procedures, programs and regulations in an easy-to-understand manner.

  Maintain producer data and process automated forms using web-based software.

Office Administrator, Tarkio Creek Farms 2006-Present

  Process bi-weekly and bi-monthly payroll using QuickBooks to create checks and direct deposit.

  File and pay federal and state taxes, as well as quarterly state and federal unemployment states.

  Manage Workers compensation and unemployment claims and appeals.

  Interview candidates for employment opportunities and review the performance of individual performance.

  Complete annual reports and payments, and setup garnishments and child support

Nursery & Growout Manager, Iowa Select Farms 1997-2006

Financial Aid Manager, Hamilton Business College 1995-1996

  Educated and counseled students about financial aid funding and repayment policies and performed bank and federal audits.

Director of Education, National Education Center 1992-1994

  Earned the President s Club Award for increasing school profitability; student and staff retention; and job placement for graduates, as well as training teachers on best practices.

Director, Concorde Career College 1984-1991

  Honored with School Director of the Year recognition for boosting profitability to the highest in history and also captured numerous awards in admissions, financial and placement in a college group of 22 schools.

Animal Science Studies, University of Minnesota, Crookston

Medical Assistant Studies, Lakeland Medical and Dental Academy

General Education Credits, Joliet Junior College

General Education Credit, Prairie State College