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Cynthia Fentress

Lonsdale,Arkansas

Summary

Experienced and dedicated individual with a demonstrated history of working in various industries with an emphasis in Office Support and Agriculture. Skilled in Analytical Skills, Government, Databases, Customer Experience, and Fiscal Support. Strong Business Development Professional currently studying certification in Master Herbalism.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Specialist

LUSA Associates Inc
Little Rock, United States, United States
02.2018 - 09.2018
  • Assisted East Arkansas Resource Conservation and Development Council in correctly applying grant money to contracts.
  • Assisted in answering incoming calls (avg.
  • 40/day) helping in resolving issues with both clients and federal government contractors.
  • Helped contract employees in developing new inventory filing system.
  • Assisted in typing and distribution of confidential letters for USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service staff.

Agriculture Specialist

Arkansas Department of Agriculture
Little Rock, United States, United States
01.2015 - 09.2016
  • Oversaw all fertilizer registration and certification for the state of Arkansas.
  • Verified licensing of all fertilizer manufacturers and sellers in the state of Arkansas.
  • Distributed materials to all individuals or companies who wished to operate in the state.
  • Worked with the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, to establish contracts for soil amendments.
  • Ensured all documents were in order and all scientific evaluations had been performed.
  • Upon completion, licensed all soil amendments for sell in the state of Arkansas.
  • Supervised and trained all part-time help in their daily activities.
  • Greeted visitors, ascertained the nature of their business, and referred them to the appropriate staff member, correct documents, forms or information needed.
  • Assisted Director with any other duties as assigned.

Fiscal Specialist

Arkansas Department of Agriculture
Little Rock, United States, United States
06.2013 - 01.2015
  • Received, reviewed, and audited documents to ensure completion.
  • Verified codes, calculations, authorizations and additional required information.
  • Performed data entry of various information, including invoices and payments to internal automated tracking and reporting systems, general ledgers, or other appropriate systems after reviewing the documents for accuracy.
  • Received payments and verified for accuracy.
  • Posted money and receipts, and processed funds following prescribed methods.
  • Deposited funds into appropriate accounts.
  • Maintained manual and computerized files.
  • Reviewed files for accuracy and corrected information as needed.
  • Filed documents alphabetically, numerically, or by other prescribed methods within designated time frames.
  • Prepared forms, correspondence, reports and other documents utilizing appropriate software.
  • Communicated with vendors and other customers to provide information regarding the status of accounts or other related transactions.
  • Monitored systems to determine the distribution of invoices, contracts, or grants, and reconciled receipts of bank deposits and bank statements.
  • Created electronic batches of documents and remittances, corrected and balanced batches, computed tax liabilities, and made corrections.
  • Assisted with account receivables and account payables.

Administrative Assistant II

Arkansas Department of Agriculture
Little Rock, United States, United States
07.2010 - 06.2013
  • Received and distributed incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Performed copying, mailing, typing and filing duties as required.
  • Greeted visitors, ascertained the nature of their business, and referred them to the appropriate staff member.
  • Composed routine correspondence, reports, forms and other materials.
  • Started all pesticide drift case files.
  • Sent letters to all those who had experienced spray drift and sent letters to those accused of spray drift.
  • Entered all information regarding spray drift into the Paradox database.
  • Closed all case files and sent correspondences to both parties.
  • Helped create booklets for the division on the proper use of pesticides.

Education

Master -

01.1997

Herbalism/Herbalist - Theatre Arts, General

University of Arkansas
01.2021

Timeline

Administrative Specialist

LUSA Associates Inc
02.2018 - 09.2018

Agriculture Specialist

Arkansas Department of Agriculture
01.2015 - 09.2016

Fiscal Specialist

Arkansas Department of Agriculture
06.2013 - 01.2015

Administrative Assistant II

Arkansas Department of Agriculture
07.2010 - 06.2013

Master -

Herbalism/Herbalist - Theatre Arts, General

University of Arkansas

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