Dona M. Casale -Garner
***** *. *** ***** *, Warner, OK 74469 **********@***.***
EDUCATION
California State University, Fresno,
Bachelor of Science, Animal Science Major, received May 1992 Single Subject and Specialist Credential in Agriculture, received January 1994 WORK EXPERIENCE
SitMeansSit Dog Training - Modesto, CA – 2/23 – Present Sales Representative, Consult with prospective clients, help clients choose appropriate programs, process required paperwork and set appointments
Fresh Ideas Floral Company - Modesto, CA – 1/21 – 11/22 Lead Floral Designer, oversee other designers, train new designers, quality control, resource management
McKillican American - Hayward, CA – 1/19 – 4/20
Outside sales and Specification Representative, present new products, update customer samples, take customer orders, assist customers with product decisions, prepare quotes Manteca Floral - Manteca, CA - 12/11 – 5/18
Floral designer, customer service, order entry and delivery, wedding and funeral consultations Reyes Trucking - Denair, CA - 2/06 to 12/11.
Part owner, dispatch, find loads and negotiate rates, account management, accounts receivable The Dreamweaver Floral & Gift - Waterford, CA - 4/98 to 7/11. Owner & manager, floral design, customer service, wedding consulting, budgeting, record keeping and advertising, and all related office and computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher. Casale Dairy - Denair, CA - 3/78 to 9/08.
Part owner, calf feeding, milking, assist in herd health, record keeping and herd management decisions. Western Warehouse - Modesto, CA - seasonally 11/97 to 12/04 and 12/09. Retail sales, cashier, inventory control and merchandise display Atwater High School - Atwater, CA - 8/95 to 6/97
Taught Ag Sciences I & II, Ornamental Horticulture and Floriculture, curriculum development, FFA Advisor, coach of Floriculture, Job Interview and Best Informed Greenhand teams Lindsay High School - Lindsay, CA - 2/95 to 6/95
Taught Biology, Ag Mechanics, Ornamental Horticulture and Floriculture, FFA Advisor, coach of Parliamentary Procedure and Floriculture teams
Jean’s Ceramics - Fresno, CA, - 2/92 to 2/95.
Assisting customers in purchases and product use, inventory control Licenses
Oklahoma Life & Health Insurance Producer License
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Organization, Multi-tasking, Collaborative work, Resource management, Working with diverse populations, Creative problem-solving and Strong leadership ability. Excellent phone skills, familiarity with Point of Sale and a wide variety of computer programs, ability to work unsupervised, adaptable and teachable.
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
Junior Organizations - 4-H, Local, State and National Junior Jersey Cattle Clubs High School - FFA, Drama Club, Junior Leadership
College - CSU Stanislaus Theater Group, CSU Fresno Dairy Club and Horse Show Club Adult Organizations - Waterford Chamber of Commerce – President 2 years, Waterford Western Heritage Days Chairman, California Spring Jersey Show Board, Volunteer 4-H Leader, Local, State & National Jersey Cattle Clubs, Waterford Community Baptist Church, Denair Farm & Family Festival Committee/Vice Chairman
AWARDS RECEIVED
High School - Life Member CSF, President’s Academic Fitness Award, Bank of America Award in Agriculture, American Farmer Degree.
Adult Organizations - Central Valley Jersey Club Junior Breeder, Registry in Who’s Who of Executives and Honored Professionals
REFERENCES
Cindy McKeen – Supervisor, McKillican American, 253-***-**** Lisa Soto – Supervisor, Fresh Ideas, 209-***-****
Marie Hall – Co-worker/trainer McKillican American 408-***-****