Julie Lyon
Colton,SD
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at CHS, Inc., enhancing financial reporting accuracy and implementing strategic budgeting processes. Skilled in organizational leadership and operational excellence, I championed community engagement initiatives as President of the City of Colton, fostering partnerships and driving economic development to support local growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
President
City Of Colton
08.2022 - Current
- Promoted economic development by attracting new businesses and supporting local entrepreneurs.
- Enhanced community engagement by organizing and hosting regular town hall meetings.
- Championed youth engagement activities such as new field lighting for two baseball diamonds, continuing to improve our aging pool including a new software program to track membership, sales, and inventory.
- Developed strategic partnerships with neighboring municipalities, fostering regional cooperation. We organized a multi-city bus program for children to enjoy our park and pool, we are in collaboration with municipalities to fund an expanded water source to accommodate growth.
- Participated in regional conferences and workshops to stay abreast of best practices in municipal governance.
- Negotiated with state and federal representatives on behalf of the city, advocating for resources and support in line with local priorities.
Senior Finance Specialist
CHS, Inc
03.2017 - Current
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining data collection and analysis processes.
- Strengthened business unit by learning all departments and how to be effective in supporting each departments needs.
- Supported process that increased transparency and accountability across various departments, leading to more effective resource allocation decisions.
- Increased efficiency in the accounts payable and receivable processes, resulting in faster payment processing times.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Supported program managers in providing procedural training on finance and accounting.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable operations for Agronomy business
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Behavior & Business Management
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SDSkills
- Leadership team building
- Organizational leadership
- Strategic planning
- Operational excellence
- Microsoft Office Suites
- Numerous Accounting, Inventory
& Time Management programs
Timeline
President
City Of Colton
08.2022 - Current
Senior Finance Specialist
CHS, Inc
03.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Behavior & Business Management
University of Sioux Falls
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