Meredith Trindle
Elko, NV 89801
Phone 208-***-****
E-mail: abnzzm@r.postjobfree.com
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OBJECTIVE
I am looking for a great job where I can make a difference.
QUALIFICATIONS
Mature and positive personality. I take initiative and am able to follow through on assignments with minimal
supervision. I have worked with the public extensively in civic organizations, at school and at work. I
have the ability to operate most computer programs, including Word, Excel, Word Perfect and
QuickBooks and various office machines. I also have experience in multi-line telephone systems. I
am a self-motivated person and work well under pressure. My most recent background has been in
insurance, but I have also worked in the legal system. Recent typing speed, 60 WPM. For 26 years
we were a self-employed ranch in Oregon, where I maintained the books for the ranch, worked with
the banks applying for operating loans, worked with the BLM & Forest Service Agencies to maintain
grazing permits, water improvements, range improvements.
WORK HISTORY
2010-2012 Diamond T Ranches, Downey, Idaho Phil Adams, Owner
Co-Managed a 900 head cattle herd, worked with the Forest Service and private Grazing Associations,
maintained accounts of cattle numbers, cattle sold, cattle purchased, other expenditure accounts.
2006-2008 Secretary/Bookkeeper Western Range Service, Elko, Nevada Al Steninger, Owner 990 Fifth Street,
Elko, NV 89801 775-***-****
General office work, transcribed information from range consultants, paid all bills and payroll using QuickBooks.
2004-2005 Licensed Agent, Gregory Insurance Agency, Elko, Nevada Leah Barrington, Owner 775-***-****
Processed new and renewal insurance policies. Handled personal lines quotes as well as commercial lines
quotes. Answered phone inquiries, billing inquiries, accepted payments..Left as felt I was no longer
needed in position.
2002-2003 CSR/Licensed Agent, Trails West Insurance Inc .Baker City, Oregon
Terry Schumacher, Owner 541-***-****
Processed new and renewal insurance policies. Handled personal lines quotes as well as
commercial lines quotes. Answered phone inquiries, billing inquiries, accepted payments. Left to
move to Nevada
1995-2000 Farm/Ranch Manager, Ag Insurance, Baker City, OR Robert D. Petrik, Owner 541-523-
2414
Processed new and renewal insurance policies, worked up insurance quotes for other agents,
handled billing inquiries, made changes in policies at insured’s request, did field underwriting for other
agents. Left as felt I wasn’t being paid enough for my duties.
1977-2003 Self Employed Rancher Baker County, Oregon
Ran 300 head mother cows, with my husband, both on private property and on the BLM and Forest
Service. Maintained 45 miles of fence on the Forest, as well as range management, pasture rotation,
using grass-land utilization methods and riparian area care and maintenance. Had a good working
relationship with both agencies. Received good credentials in land and wildlife habitat utilization.
Marketed our calves on the video sales and through the sale yards locally.
1978 and 1980 Worked with State Entomologist to spray grasshopper infestions,
Signed applicants up, found their properties on maps, worked with Farm Bureau
And Cattlemen’s Associations to sign up applicants.
1976-1988 Secretary, Northwest Farm Bureau Insurance Inc.(Country Companies)
Answered phone messages, processed insurance changes. Worked full time for about 6 months,
then as a temporary for 10 more years.
EDUCATION
Oregon State certified in Beef Quality Assurance Program
Currently applying for reissuance of State of Nevada Insurance License.
Insurance License, State of Idaho 2010-2012 Licensed in Property, Casualty and Surety, License #
339268
Insurance license, State of Nevada, 2003-2010 Licensed in Property, Casualty and Surety License #
177817
Insurance License, Independent Insurance School of Oregon, Portland, OR, Property/Casualty
License, 1997 Licensed in P/C in Oregon
Legal Secretarial Science, Link’s School of Business, (Now ITT Tech) Boise, ID
High School Diploma, Baker Senior High School, Baker, OR
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
• President, Baker County CowBelles, 1980 and 1983.
• Enjoy working with people. Feel I am very personable.
• Former 4-H Beef co-leader with my husband for Lower Powder Livestock, 2 years;
• Active in FFA Alumni Association
• Have done the bookkeeping for our ranch for 26 years. Dealt with Forest Service and BLM
permits and regulations.
• Past Secretary, Elko County Cattlewomen 2006-2010
• Past President, Nevada CattleWomen, Inc. 2008-2010
• Volunteer at Western Folklife Center
REFERENCES:
Dale Bingham, CPA 775-***-****
2055 Second Street
Baker City, OR 97814 Randy Poole, CIC
541-***-**** Agency Consulting Mgr.
541-***-**** Allstate Insurance Co.
504 West 37 South
Rex and Susan Nelson Blackfoot, ID 83221
28509 Ritter Loop 208-***-****
Baker City, OR 97814
Sonny Davidson Edward
Stockman’s Insurance Inc.
Jones Tom Armstrong
2213 N. Fifth Street, Suite
A
Elko, NV 89801
1664 US Highway 395 North
Minden, NV 89423
Kenneth L. Tew
Ag Insurance
2119 7th Street
Baker City, OR 97814
Leah Barrington, Owner
Gregory Insurance Agency
789 Railroad Street
Elko, NV 89801
Trails West Insurance Inc.
Terry Schumacher, Co-Owner/Agent
2001 Main Street
Baker City, OR 97814