Amy Peterson
Johnson,KS
Summary
Skilled agricultural manager with demonstrated operations, team and financial management abilities. Coordinate efficient activities at all levels to support business profits and maintain sustainable operations. Employee-focused and performance-oriented with good training and mentoring abilities. Talented Administrative professional with background in accounting and finance. Extensive knowledge of AR/AP, Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks software. Leveraging 15 years of excellence in Agricultural Ownership and Farming with Business competencies. While maintaining Dynamic administrative professional leadership with 15+ years of experience playing key role in attaining daily objectives and long-term goals across diverse office platforms. Excel in timely and accurate processing of accounts payable and receivable and applying advanced analytical acumen. Strongly committed to raising productivity and service quality via strategic planning and allocation of resources as well as implementation of process improvements. Skilled receptionist and liaison with superior communication, computer, support and organizational skills.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Owner/Administrator
Winsome Farms, GP
Johnson, Kansas
02.2009 - Current
- Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate, and support sustainability objectives
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands
- Monitored processes and procedures to comply with company policy and state and federal regulations
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility, resulting in more profitability
- Forecasted and directed effective management and financial control
- Interviewed, supervised, and motivated 5 staff members to achieve optimal productivity
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission, increasing revenue, profit, and business growth by collaboratively developing integrated strategies
- Organized envelopes, postage, and mail correspondence for staff and management, maintaining postage meter and coordinating with delivery and courier services
- Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data
- Reviewed and balanced daily bank deposits and deposit report
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation
- Recorded expenses and maintain accounting records in Quickbooks and Excel
- Maintained fully functional office equipment and well-organized supplies to enhance team productivity
- Recorded Custom Work financial transactions for Winsome Ag department using Quickbooks and handled payments of accounts
- Administered bi-weekly staff payroll, including physical checks, direct deposits, and all special calculations such as commissions, reimbursements, and benefit deductions
- Developed team communications and information for farm meetings
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement
- Provided guidance on policies and procedures to harmonize responses, provide appropriate investigation actions, and reach a resolution of grievances
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands
- Directed and controlled various benefit programs, including 401K, medical, dental, and vision packages
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset
- Maintained company compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, in addition to establishing organizational standards
- Strengthened operational efficiencies and traceability by developing organizational filing systems for confidential employee records and reports
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages
- Drafted invoices for completed work
- Created and implemented a aggressive action plan to address pressing cost control needs
Co-owner/Secretary
Winsome Ag Service, LLC
Johnson, Kansas
02.2009 - Current
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team efficiency
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes
- Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for staff and management, maintaining postage meter and coordinating with delivery and courier services
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data
- Reviewed and balanced daily bank deposits and deposit report
- Managed inventory, placed orders and handled payment for office supplies
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors to obtain replacements or refunds
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate
- Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery
- Orchestrated positive media coverage and stakeholder relations as public face of 2 companies
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages
Secretary
Winger Farms
Johnson , Kansas
02.2008 - 02.2009
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team efficiency
- Sorted, opened and routed incoming correspondence and deliveries to help senior leaders respond quickly to business and customer requirements
- Provided clerical support to 2 company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents
- Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels
- Reviewed and balanced daily bank deposits and deposit report
- Promptly answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers enthusiastically
- Recorded expenses and maintained accounting records in Mas 90 accounting software
Flower Shop Staff
Expressions
Johnson, Kansas
06.2006 - 02.2008
- Placed floral arrangements in refrigerated cases and arranged other merchandise on display fixtures
- Prepared incoming flower stocks for inclusion in arrangements and bouquets
- Provided customers with courteous, knowledgeable, and efficient service
- Maintained high standard of organization and cleanliness of store premises
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products
- Maintained organized checkout area and swept floors, and emptied trash cans
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance
- Managed efficient cash register operations, including scanning items, processing payments, and issuing receipts
- Opened and closed store independently when needed and prepared nightly bank drop for manager
- Transported flower deliveries to customer locations in the professional time frame
Business Co-Owner
Brant And Amy Peterson Farming
Johnson, Kansas
01.1999 - 01.2006
- Maintained Farm records and documentation.
- Reviewed and balanced daily bank deposits and deposit reports.
- Recorded expenses and maintain accounting records in Mas90.
- Established and administered annual budget with adequate controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate, and support sustainability objectives.
Office Assistant
Teeter Irrigation
Ulysses, KS
01.1996 - 12.1997
- Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members
- Welcomed office visitors warmly and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ07.2021
High School Diploma -
Douglas County High School
Castle Rock, CO05.1993
Skills
- Business Operations
- Organization
- Budgets
- Company organization
- Recordkeeping
- Budgeting
- Problem Resolution
- Relationship Development
- MS Office
- Communications
- Compensation structuring
- Payroll coordination
- File and records management
- Project Management
- Decision-Making
- Cultural Awareness
- Excellent Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Planning and Coordination
- Self-Motivated
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Active Listening
Affiliations
Kansas Farm Bureau
Kansas Farm Service Agency
Certification
Certificate of Election from United States Department of Agriculture for County FSA Committee
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Co-Owner/Administrator
Winsome Farms, GP
02.2009 - Current
Co-owner/Secretary
Winsome Ag Service, LLC
02.2009 - Current
Secretary
Winger Farms
02.2008 - 02.2009
Flower Shop Staff
Expressions
06.2006 - 02.2008
Business Co-Owner
Brant And Amy Peterson Farming
01.1999 - 01.2006
Office Assistant
Teeter Irrigation
01.1996 - 12.1997
Associate of Arts - Business
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
Douglas County High School
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