PERSONAL STATEMENT

I am a self-starter with an outstanding work ethic.  I have worked full time in
the Agriculture Industry for the last twenty years.  I have a B.S. in Agriculture
with an emphasis in Animal Science and Agri-Business.  I am currently pursuing a
new career path from home and fulfilling my passion for animals by taking online
classes and building a website, blog and creating content and regular article
submissions.



EDUCATION 		
		B.S. Agriculture – Emphasis in Animal Science & Agri-Business					Graduated
1992
Fort Hays State University



TECHNICAL EXPERTISE	
•	I am proficient in Office Management, bookkeeping, customer relations and
troubleshooting equipment.  I am very organized in the task and responsibilities
assigned to me. This helps me to do my work effectively and efficiently.  I have
strong problem solving skills and I learn quickly.  I have excellent
communication skills and can be flexible to suit the situation at hand.  
•	Managed all aspects of A/P, general journals, payroll and assisted with A/R.
•	Responsible for vendor interactions including inventory, delivery, pricing,
data entry.
•	Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, Word Perfect,
QuickBooks Pro, Internet Explorer, Firefox.
•	Accurate typing speed of 75wpm and ten key accuracy and data entry 21,125
KSPH.
•	Supervised office personnel and handled customer service complaints.
•	Capable of working under pressure and self motivated.
•	Proficient in English-language skills both verbal and written.



WORK EXPERIENCES		

Bookkeeper		
Dates Worked	February 1997 – November 2008			
 
•	Interacting with customers and outside contractors to schedule work and
resolve problems.
•	Pass incoming work assignments to the Service Manager.  
•	Responsible for all Bookkeeping such as A/P and A/R entries in QuickBooks Pro,
month end reports and payroll.  
•	Typed Proposals and Invoices for Center Pivot Irrigation Systems and
Underground Projects.
•	Prepared all quarterly state taxes, unemployment taxes, quarterly federal
reports, annual withholdings report, payroll taxes and end of the year W-2’s and
1099’s.
•	Handled employee related issues and employee benefits.
•	Made numerous improvements to the current bookkeeping system, designed
spreadsheets and proposal sheets, company brochure and various other office
documents and forms. 
•	Assisted in phone answering duties and taking messages. 
•	Interim parts person for four years at which time my other duties no longer
allowed the time for fulfilling both positions. 
•	Dealt directly with Accounting Firm on monthly basis in relaying monthly  
reports and company information for annual tax preparation.

REFERENCES		References available on request.