Open To Work
Katherine Potter
Administrative, Accounting, Human Resources
Buckeye,AZ
Work Preference
Summary
Operations-focused professional supporting farm production, event administration, admissions tracking, and sales outreach. Known for maintaining records, handling invoicing and reconciliations in QuickBooks, coordinating vendors, and helping customers, clients, and teams move work forward efficiently.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mushroom Farmer
Lady Mushrooms
Buckeye, Arizona
02.2023 - Current
- Learned mushroom farming methods by observing successful growers and applying practical startup steps.
- Learned the health benefits of mushrooms to support people with different health concerns.
- Set up lab space to inoculate and colonize mushroom blocks under sterile conditions.
- Moved inoculated mushroom blocks into colonization room for growth.
- Transferred colonized mushrooms into grow tent to fruit under controlled light and humidity.
- Harvested mushrooms and delivered product to local farmers' markets.
- Checked facilities and equipment for wear or damage and completed needed maintenance work.
- Managed clerical records and marketing activities to support business operations and increase profits.
Independent Director
LegalShield IDShield
Buckeye, Arizona
01.2007 - Current
- Provided employee legal and identity theft benefits to large and small companies for employees, individuals, and small business owners; managed outside sales and trained sales associates.
National Admissions Advisor
Colorado Technical University
Phoenix, AZ
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Guided prospective students through enrollment in degree programs aligned with passions, goals, and career interests.
- Assisted students with completion of college application forms.
- Connected enrolled students with financial advisor for next steps toward new career planning.
- Completed ongoing professional development to stay current on admissions and higher education best practices.
- Recorded, maintained, and monitored prospective student applications.
Event Planner
Truckee Home Show
Phoenix, AZ
01.2009 - 06.2018
- Contacted past exhibitors to secure participation for the upcoming event.
- Contacted new businesses to register for the event.
- Managed invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and bank and credit card reconciliations in QuickBooks. Helped coordinate a 27-year-old event drawing 1,500 to 2,000 attendees and more than 100 exhibitors.
License Compliance Officer
State of Arizona-Department of Revenue
Phoenix, AZ
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Processed privileged tax applications for TPT transactions.
Researched companies for license compliance.
Visited cities to license businesses and assisted taxpayers with questions.
Education
MBA - Accounting
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO 01.2020 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix 06.2016 - 06.2018
Skills
- Relationship development and management
- Team collaboration
- Customer relations and satisfaction
- Accounts receivable and payable
- Sales management
- Daily invoicing and accounting
- QuickBooks proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite expertise
- Outsourcing management
- Vendor sourcing and negotiation
- Farm operations oversight
- Organic farming practices
- Organic farming
Timeline
Mushroom Farmer
Lady Mushrooms
02.2023 - Current
MBA - Accounting
Colorado Technical University
01.2020 - 10.2022
National Admissions Advisor
Colorado Technical University
01.2018 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Grand Canyon University
06.2016 - 06.2018
License Compliance Officer
State of Arizona-Department of Revenue
01.2012 - 01.2015
Event Planner
Truckee Home Show
01.2009 - 06.2018
Independent Director
LegalShield IDShield
01.2007 - Current