Kaye Whitefoot
Bozeman,USA
Summary
Experienced executive with strong focus on strategic planning and organizational leadership. Proven ability to drive results and foster team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in project management, stakeholder engagement, and operational efficiency. Recognized for reliability, integrity, and results-driven approach.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Executive Director
Dairy Producers of New Mexico
01.2001 - Current
- Oversee the Day-to-Day Operations of the Organization – Remote and In Person
- Provide Support to the Executive Director and Board of Directors
- Monitor Appropriate Dairy-Related State Agencies’ Meetings and Committees
- Assist the Board of Directors and Executive Director in Developing Policies, Long-Range Planning, Political Analysis and Interpretation of Legislation and Environmental Issues Affecting the Dairy Industry
- Coordinate/Monitor and Provide Input to all DPNM Consultants on Issues Affecting the Dairy Industry
- Assist Executive Director During State and Federal Legislative Session
- Track State and Federal Legislation
- Maintain Monthly Calendars and Travel Arrangements for Board and Executive Director
- Draft and Maintain Communication/Daily Email Between Board, Executive Director and Members
- Plan and Coordinate Quarterly Board of Directors Meetings
- Maintain Board of Director Meeting Minutes as well as District Meetings
- Maintain and Recruit Producer and Associate Membership
- Plan and Coordinate Annual Meeting/Trade Show, Silent Auction Fundraiser and Golf Tournament
- Editor – Monthly Newsletter
- Maintain Social Media Accounts and Website
- Event Planning
- Project a Positive Image of the Dairy Industry
- Work with other Agricultural Industries as well as Non-Agricultural Industries on Related Issues
- Plan and Execute Meetings for Western States Dairy Producers Association
- Plan and Execute Meetings for the New Mexico Agriculture Group
- Travel to Various Agriculture Related Meetings in and out of the State
- File Quarterly Taxes
Guest Services Assistant Manager
Vermejo Park Ranch
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Night Audit Functions
- Guest Complaints
- General Office Duties
- Check in/Check Out
- IS4 Property Management System
Education
Bachelor of Science - HRTM
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12.1995
High School - undefined
Robert H. Goddard High School
Roswell, NM01.1989
Skills
- Biosecurity/Agroterrorism Training – Louisiana State University
- Agriculture & Food Vulnerability Training – University of Tennessee
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe PageMaker
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Acrobat
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
- PowerPoint
- MYOB – Account Edge Pro
- Canva
Community Outreach/Leadership and Boards
- Roswell, NM Chamber of Commerce, Vice Chair, Roswell, NM, Present
- FBI Citizens Academy Alumni, Albuquerque, NM, Present
- New Mexico Outstanding Agriculture Leadership Award, 2020
- FBI Citizens Academy Graduate, Albuquerque, NM, 2015
- Salvation Army Advisory Committee, Roswell, NM, 2013, 2018
- Leadership New Mexico Connect Class Graduate, 2011
- Leadership New Mexico Alumni Association, 2011, Present
- Roswell Rotary, Roswell, NM, 2010, 2025
- Roswell, NM Chamber of Commerce, Treasurer/Vice President/Director, Roswell, NM, 2010, Present
- Young Dairy Leaders Institute/Holstein Foundation, 2007
- New Mexico Ag Leadership, 2006, 2008
- United Dairy Women, 2005, Present
- Leadership Roswell Alumni Association, 2005, Present
- Leadership Roswell Graduate, 2005
- Women in Agriculture Leadership Co-Chair, 2003
- NM Society of Association Executives, 2003, Present
- New Mexico Ag & Food Policy Council, Governing Director, 2001, 2019
- American Red Cross Board of Directors, Director, 2000, 2005
- Maternal Child Health Council, Member, 2000, 2005
- Sam Steel Society, 1995, Present
Timeline
Deputy Executive Director
Dairy Producers of New Mexico
01.2001 - Current
Guest Services Assistant Manager
Vermejo Park Ranch
01.1995 - 01.2000
High School - undefined
Robert H. Goddard High School
Bachelor of Science - HRTM
New Mexico State University
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