Erica Ferster
Dalmatia ,PA
Summary
Farm Service Agency County Executive Director offering experience in supporting and achieving FSA's goals and objectives. Demonstrated talents for completing office activities and aiding program participants. Highly organized with a drive to assist others.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
County Executive Director
Farm Service Agency, USDA
Dauphin, PA
10.2023 - Current
- My current work schedule is the 5/8/9 with the first friday of the pay period as my non-workday.
- Pay Plan: CO Grade: 9 Step: 1 Salary: $61,136
- Conducted County Committee Meetings
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Worked effectively in a team environment to make the workplace more productive.
- Participated in Outreach events
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
County Executive Director Trainee
Farm Service Agency, USDA
Harrisburg, PA
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Assisted CED with training new employees on program and policy.
- Attended training sessions and meetings to learn new information and develop personal skills.
- Worked alongside senior team members to learn related job tasks and roles.
- Handled basic issues and problems under direct supervision, escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
Temporary Program Technician
Farm Service Agency, USDA
Dauphin, PA
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Enrolled participants in various FSA programs by providing forms, instructions and assistance.
- Organized and maintained records and files in digital library and physical filing system.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Coordinated communications, taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with clients.
- Produced and distributed monthly newsletter and COC meeting minutes.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Summer Intern
Pennsylvania Game Commission
Williamstown, PA
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Safely operated equipment such as tractor with boom mower, sprayer, drill, and rotary mower
- Utilized the correct method to administer herbicide to invasive plant species
- Rifle range, bird box and gate maintenance
- National Achery in the Schools Program training/certification
- Used equipment to plant food plots for wildlife food and cover
- Assisted with bridge construction while utilizing tool safety
Farm Worker
WVU Potomac State College
Keyser, WV
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Safely operated a skid loader to feed round bales to animals
- Checked fences to make sure they worked properly
- Fed and conducted a visual health assessment of dairy heifers daily
- Operated a lawn mower to mow grass
- Trimmed goat hooves and gave them vaccinations
- Conducted soil samples
- Planted various seeds and transplanted plants within a greenhouse
- Maintained various pieces of equipment to keep them functioning properly
Sales Person
Sheetz
Moorefield, WV
02.2017 - 09.2019
- Worked effectively with fellow team members in a fast-paced environment
- Processed transactions in a timely manner while handling cash correctly
- Resolved customer issues and complaints by handling the situation myself or requesting assistance by a manager
- Maximized customer satisfaction by assisting customers with completing purchases, locating items and signing up for our rewards programs
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service strategies to maximize team performance and optimize customer relations
- Took steps to insure a clean and safe work environment
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing food for customers
Game Farm Worker- Summer Position
Pennsylvania Game Commission
Dornsife, PA
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted with grounds maintenance with basic landscaping support, including mowing, weed eating, trimming and debris removal
- Effectively controlled invasive plant species by utilizing herbicides
- Assisted wildlife biologists in safely catching and banding geese for research purposes
- Assisted with the transportation of large equipment
- Planted small trees and seeds to provide better habitat and food for the wildlife
- Assisted with the planting of various food plots and application of fertilizers
- Painted entryway gates on game lands and assisted with the instillation of new gates
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Sustainable Agriculture Entrepreneurship
Potomac State College of WVU
Keyser, WV05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Wildlife And Fisheries Resources
Potomac State College of WVU
Keyser, WV05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Sustainable Agriculture Entrepreneurship
Potomac State College of West Virginia University
Keyser, WV2019
High School Diploma -
Moorefield High School
Moorefield, WV2017
Skills
- Computer software knowledge
- Detail-oriented
- Organized
- Quick learner
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Project management
Hobbies/Interests
Volunteering
Traveling
Farming
Enjoying the outdoors
References
References will be provided upon request.
Timeline
County Executive Director
Farm Service Agency, USDA
10.2023 - Current
County Executive Director Trainee
Farm Service Agency, USDA
09.2022 - 10.2023
Temporary Program Technician
Farm Service Agency, USDA
12.2021 - 09.2022
Summer Intern
Pennsylvania Game Commission
06.2020 - 08.2020
Game Farm Worker- Summer Position
Pennsylvania Game Commission
05.2019 - 08.2019
Farm Worker
WVU Potomac State College
08.2018 - 05.2020
Sales Person
Sheetz
02.2017 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Applied Science - Sustainable Agriculture Entrepreneurship
Potomac State College of WVU
Associate of Applied Science - Wildlife And Fisheries Resources
Potomac State College of WVU
Associate of Applied Science - Sustainable Agriculture Entrepreneurship
Potomac State College of West Virginia University
High School Diploma -
Moorefield High School
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