Justin Higginbotham
Tyro,VA
Summary
Strategic professional in financial management, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in budgeting, cash flow management, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Strong in communication, problem-solving, and leadership, excelling in collaborative environments to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Club Treasurer
Collegiate Young Farmers at Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
08.2024 - Current
- Managed an annual budget for Collegiate Young Farmers at Virginia Tech, ensuring efficient allocation of funds for events, workshops, and community outreach initiatives.
- Oversaw financial transactions for all club events, including vendor payments, guest speaker fees, and travel costs, ensuring adherence to the approved budget.
- Prepared monthly and annual financial reports, presenting them to the executive board and club members to ensure transparency and informed decision-making.
- Coordinated the collection of membership dues, ensuring all payments were processed and recorded accurately in the club’s financial records.
- Developed financial plans and budget projections for large-scale events, such as conferences, field trips, and community outreach, ensuring cost-effectiveness and profitability.
- Worked closely with the club’s faculty advisor to ensure compliance with Virginia Tech’s financial policies and university regulations.
Vice President
Nelson County Sr. FFA
Lovingston, VIRGINIA
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Delivered presentations at chapter meetings and public events to promote FFA activities and agricultural education. Coordinated and organized chapter events, such as community service projects, fundraisers, and FFA Week activities.
- Collaborated with the chapter’s advisor to create effective communication strategies for internal and external audiences.
- Facilitated member recruitment and engagement through outreach and promotion of FFA activities.
- Communicated regularly with parents, school administrators, and local community members about chapter events and achievements.
- Collaborated with local businesses and community leaders to secure sponsorships and donations for chapter activities and competitions.
Restaurant Waiter
Mountain Mama's Restaurant
Lovingston, VIRGINIA
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Presented menus to patrons, answered questions about menu items and made recommendations.
- Helped customers select menu items by suggesting courses, explaining specials and answering food preparation questions.
- Relayed orders to service bar and kitchen via point-of-sale register system.
- Took accurate food and drink orders, using a POS ordering software system.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
- Completed opening and closing checklists to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VASkills
- Budget presentation
- Transaction documentation
- Bookkeeping
- Fundraising strategies
- Expense tracking
- Budget planning
Accomplishments
- I am a State Degree recipient from the Virginia FFA Association
- I am an American Degree Recipient from the National FFA Organization
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Club Treasurer
Collegiate Young Farmers at Virginia Tech
08.2024 - Current
Vice President
Nelson County Sr. FFA
06.2021 - 06.2023
Restaurant Waiter
Mountain Mama's Restaurant
03.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness
Virginia Tech
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