Administrative Assistant Customer Service

KATHERINE (KATIE) BELLE MILLER

***** **** ******* ****, ******, CO 80808 . *****.*********@*******.***

. 970-***-****

EDUCATION

Holistic Management International, Albuquerque NM

Anticipated graduation date -Nov.1, 2010

Certification as an International Holistic Management Educator

The Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO

Graduated May 2007

Bachelor of Arts in Sustainable Agriculture in the Western United States (A

self-designed Liberal Arts & Sciences Major)

Minor: Spanish Cumulative GPA: 3.0

Senior Thesis: "What Happened In Rural America: A Timeline of Sustainable

Agriculture in the United States

Universidad Finis Terrae, Santiago, Chile

Nov.-Dec. 2006

Avda. Pedro De Valdivia 1509, Provincia, Santiago Chile 420-100

WORK EXPERIENCE

Texas A&M Agrilife Research, Colorado Springs CO

Jun. 2010 - present

Non-Affiliated Student Technician II

. Assisted in site research - collected samples, sorted and prepared

samples, and conducted analysis and storage

Tagawa Greenhouse Enterprises, Brighton, CO

Apr. 2010 - Jun. 2010

Lead Position for Colorado Springs

. Oversee floral vendor displays and employees affiliated with TGE

programs within Costco stores

Black Forest Bison, Colorado Springs, CO

Sep. 2009 - Apr. 2010

Wrangler/Cook/Bottlewasher

. Developed and maintained customer's relationships and sold products.

Prepared and packaged specialty meat products.

Heritage Belle Farms, Calhan, CO

Oct. 2008 - present

Owner/Manager

. Manage day-to-day farm operations; including animal husbandry, gardens

and greenhouse operations; Manage and lead farm team - staff, volunteers,

work shares, and interns; Ensure high quality products and visitor

experience; Manage farm production to meet targeted volume and budget

goals; Plan and manage delivery of products through various channels (

Wholesale, Farmer's Market, Restaurants, & Contracted Food Bank

Donations); Coordinate teaching and learning programs that integrate with

production activities at the farm; Manage farm expenses.

Robert E. Loup Denver Jewish Community Center Ranch Camp, Elbert CO

Jun. 2009-Aug. 2009

Nature & Agriculture Youth Program Coordinator

. Designed and lead daily educational lessons and activities related to

sustainable agriculture and the local environment.

Big R of Falcon, Peyton, CO Dec.

2008 - Jun. 2009

Cashier

. Responsible for maintaining outstanding customer service, processing

sales quickly, accurately and efficiently, cash register operations and

safeguarding company assets.

Pikes Peak Community Foundation/Venetucci Farm, Colorado Springs, CO

Jun. 2007 - Nov. 2008

Venetucci Farm Intern/Volunteer Coordinator

. PR/Marketing: Managed farm stand on farm and at farmer's market, filled

and delivered restaurant orders; designed a new farm brochure, helped

update webpage; composed a volunteer database to keep volunteers informed

of upcoming events; conducted grant research and writing. Also was

involved in the general farm operations.

Holland & Hart, Colorado Springs, CO

Dec. 2005 - Oct. 2006

Administrative Assistant/File Clerk

.File correspondence, cards, invoices, receipts, and other records

according to the filing system used.

United States Department of Agriculture, Fort Collins, CO

Jun. 2002 - Aug. 2004

Biological Laboratory Technician Aide

. Laboratory: prepared media and solutions per established methods; used

and maintained

standard laboratory equipment and work areas.

. Field: assisted in plot preparation and maintenance, harvested plant

samples, sorted

and prepared plant samples for analysis and storage.

. Greenhouse: watered, fertilized, weeded, potted, and maintained

plants. Maintained

work area in a neat and orderly manner.

Bell, Boge & Associates PC Attorneys & Counselors at Law, Fort Collins, CO

Apr. 2001 - Aug. 2003

Administrative Assistant

. Provided administrative support through general clerical, receptionist

and project based work.

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LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE EXPERIENCE

Colorado College: South West Studies Department Regional Summer Research

Fellow Jun.-Aug. 2006

South West Studies Department Hulbert Student

Assistant Oct. 2006 - May 2007

Center for Service and Learning Freshman Mentor

2005/2006 and 2006/2007

Center for Service and Learning New

Student Orientation Trip Leader Aug. - Sep. 2006

The Farm Liaison

Sep. 2005 - Present

Native American Student Union President, Vice

President, Treasurer, Secretary 2003 -2007

American Indian Science and Engineering Society Member

Sep. 2005 - Present

4-H: Member Sep.

1997 - Sep. 2003

Jr. Leader

1998-2003

Larimer County Cake Decorating

Instructor 2000-2003

Sponsor Aug.

2004 - present

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LANGUAGE, COMPUTER AND ADDITIONAL SKILLS

. Proficiency in conversational and written Spanish

. Type: 50-70wpm

. Microsoft - Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Money, Outlook, Publisher

. Graphic program experience such as Adobe Photoshop

. Web site content development experience

. GPS and GIS Systems

. Grant implementation experience

. Experience with general clerical duties

. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently

. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a

variety of individuals and groups

. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships.

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