Shanda Hanft
Crown Point,IN
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
D & S Hanft Farm
03.2013 - 04.2025
- Oversaw operations of a successful 11 acre farm. Including animal husbandry, soil preservation, operation of equipment, kept meticulous records of all health care and feeding schedules of animals, purchasing of supplies and equipment, handled all aspects of accounts payable and receivables.
12.2009 - 04.2025
- Oversaw successful planning and execution of events for local groups. Including handling the advertising of the event, creating the jotform signup forms, collecting funds, recruiting hosts and vendors, handling of budget for the event. Rehabilitated equines and canines for rehoming. Worked one on one with previously abused horses and dogs to help them overcome their distrust of humans. Socialized, desensitized, trained manners and basic commands and groundwork, including, but not limited to leash training, obstacles, saddling. Advertised through social media and other online sources to find new homes for those ready for rehoming. Interviewed potential new families. Scheduled one on one meetings with animals and their potential new family.
Advantage Industrial Systems
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Processed daily and weekly payroll for up to 180 employees. Assisted accounts payable with billing processing. Entered new employee information into the system.
- Laid off due to budget cuts
Stoney Run Canine Camp
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Met with trainers to coordinate dates for events. Utilized google docs, sheets, and forms to build an events calendar, fill out all applications for events with the appropriate canine organization. Prepared premiums based on the prerequisites for each organization. Utilized Canva to advertise events. Used jotform to build reservations for each event. Outline events with supplies and employees need to run the event. Met with customers on the day of the event to check in, and ensure all appropriate forms are signed. Greeted customers in the office to check in or out their dog. Maintained proper medication and feeding records. Scheduled boarding, daycare, day school, and grooming appointments. Took payments for services, and kept a precise record of daily credit card payments. Trained dogs in day school on basic obedience, and also worked on issues owners were having at home. Worked with shy/fearful, and reactive dogs who needed extra work and compassion to help them through the issues they were having.
Odyssey Landscape Design
05.2005 - 08.2007
- Meeting with new clients to design and quote installations of landscaping. scheduling weekly maintenance of existing customer's landscaping. Building new installation quotes for new and existing customers. Handling purchasing of all items needed. Managing 20 plus employees, including interviewing, hiring, and letting go if needed. Kept track of crew hours for payroll. Interviewed potential employees, and assisted HR with new hires. Kept a detailed record of each job to ensure it stayed on budget.
- Ensured the company was OSHA compliant, while keeping records of all MSDS other chemical control practices
AR/AP West Coast Vegetable
01.2000 - 05.2005
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors. Implemented changes to the record filing system, which improved document organization and management. Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams. Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records. Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions. Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations. Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel. Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data. Matched purchase orders to invoices and logged invoices into the computer. Reviewed each invoice and requisitions for payment approval. Audited and processed credit card bills. Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks and credit card transactions. Summarized receivables by maintaining invoice accounts, coordinating monthly transfer to accounts receivable account, verifying totals and preparing reports. Directed dispatching, routing and tracking. Processed orders, ran bulk pick sheets, processed and printed invoices and created daily shipping logs. Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
PRESTIGIO JEWELERS
01.1997 - 12.1999
- Accounts payable and receivable, inventoried and priced all incoming product, handled all networking management and issues, filled in for sales during busy season at all locations, handled customer complaints in store and at main office, handled all customer collection calls.
Borelli Jewelers
09.1990 - 02.1992
- Assisted owner with inventory of products, assisted customers with sales, cleanings, custom orders, and any issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tokay High School
Lodi, CA06.1992
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Computer skills
- Calm under pressure
- Organization and time management
- Problem resolution
Timeline
Advantage Industrial Systems
11.2024 - 03.2025
Stoney Run Canine Camp
10.2022 - 05.2023
D & S Hanft Farm
03.2013 - 04.2025
12.2009 - 04.2025
Odyssey Landscape Design
05.2005 - 08.2007
AR/AP West Coast Vegetable
01.2000 - 05.2005
PRESTIGIO JEWELERS
01.1997 - 12.1999
Borelli Jewelers
09.1990 - 02.1992
High School Diploma -
Tokay High School