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Leah Fote

North Platte,NE

Summary

Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Good Berry Farms
Paxton, NE
05.2015 - Current
  • Attended conferences and seminars to stay informed on agricultural advancements.
  • Conducted soil tests to assess nutrient levels; applied fertilizers or amendments accordingly.
  • Harvested crops at optimal times to maximize yield and quality.
  • Displayed exceptional customer service skills in client interactions.
  • Maintained farm machinery, tools, and facilities in optimal condition.
  • Ensured safety compliance by upholding established work protocols.
  • Monitored brand conversations across social media and online forums.
  • Created comprehensive launch plans with strategic objectives, execution tactics, timelines, and budget allocation.

Mom

My Children
Paxton, NE
01.2008 - Current
  • Cared for infants by bathing, dressing, and preparing feeding equipment.
  • Prepared nutritious meals to support healthy dietary habits.
  • Facilitated safe transportation for children to activities and events.
  • Guided children in discovering enrichment activities that spark imagination.
  • Promoted positive behavior by redirecting children toward constructive actions.
  • Fostered a nurturing environment to enhance emotional and intellectual growth.

Bookkeeper

Whitetail Farms LLC
Paxton, NE
12.2007 - Current
  • Facilitated accurate preparation of budgets and forecasts.
  • Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions efficiently.
  • Posted journal entries to general ledger system in a timely manner.
  • Conducted monthly bank reconciliations to ensure account accuracy.
  • Generated invoices for clients and monitored payment status.
  • Performed month-end closing activities to finalize financial reports.
  • Resolved billing discrepancies with vendors and customers swiftly.
  • Maintained precision in all accounting entries and records.

Store Owner

Anne Marie’s Antiques and Gifts
Paxton, NE
09.2015 - 05.2025
  • Cultivated customer relationships to promote repeat business and enhance loyalty.
  • Ensured compliance with local and state business operation laws.
  • Negotiated vendor contracts to secure optimal pricing on products.
  • Maintained comprehensive records of sales, profits, and losses.
  • Identified opportunities for productivity improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Assisted in purchasing decisions based on market trends and customer demand.
  • Implemented marketing campaigns to boost brand visibility and attract new clientele.
  • Resolved customer complaints efficiently, ensuring satisfaction at all times.

Owner

The Grainery Coffee and Ice Cream
Paxton, NE
08.2019 - 01.2024
  • Managed daily operations, including staff hiring and training.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Implemented quality assurance processes to enhance product excellence.
  • Developed strategies to boost customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Analyzed market trends to uncover new business opportunities.
  • Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
  • Maintained client relationships through superior customer service.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management to optimize resources.

Data Analyst

USDA - Smuggling Interdiction Trade Compliance
Fort Collins, CO
01.2005 - 11.2006
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation for all processes related to data analysis.
  • Developed visualizations that facilitated user interpretation of complex analytical results.
  • Optimized database structures to enhance performance on analytics tasks.
  • Analyzed large datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and correlations for business insights.
  • Provided data-driven solutions that supported informed decision-making.
  • Translated raw data into actionable insights using statistical techniques.
  • Prepared detailed reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
  • Filtered and cleaned data while reviewing reports to identify and correct code issues.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE
05-2027

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
05-2006

Skills

  • Data analysis and financial analysis
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Project management
  • Customer service
  • Marketing strategy

Volunteer Experience

  • Paxton Consolidate School Board Member from January 2016 to December 2024
  • Paxton School Foundation Board Member from January 2018 to December 2023
  • Paxton Business Association President from May 2016 to December 2020
  • Village of Paxton Representative for Keep Keith County Beautiful from June 2019 to January 2021

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Owner

The Grainery Coffee and Ice Cream
08.2019 - 01.2024

Store Owner

Anne Marie’s Antiques and Gifts
09.2015 - 05.2025

Owner

Good Berry Farms
05.2015 - Current

Mom

My Children
01.2008 - Current

Bookkeeper

Whitetail Farms LLC
12.2007 - Current

Data Analyst

USDA - Smuggling Interdiction Trade Compliance
01.2005 - 11.2006

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

University of Nebraska At Kearney

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business

Colorado State University

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