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Ashley Wallander https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-wallander/

PROFILE

Hard worker with the drive to be successful and exceed expectations

Strong communication skills mastered through the exposure to a small, but close community
Work ethic and reliability developed through working on the family farm and exhibiting four species of livestock in
4-H over the course of ten years as well as competing on a national level

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Agricultural Business & Agricultural Finance Minor December 2015
Northwest Missouri State University (NWMSU), Maryville, MO Overall GPA 3.88
Earned recognition on Northwest Missouri State Universitys honor roll list throughout college career
Maintaining outstanding academic standing while holding executive positions in two campus organizations
Established computer skills in Microsoft (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Business Analyst | Advance Services, Inc. | La Vista, NE 05/2017 - Present

Collaborate with business executives to make noteworthy advances regarding sales volumes and tracking
expenses that the business has been incurring and recommending solutions to increase profitability
Produce and analyze sales reports and summaries that allow executives to make informed changes
Generate and update spreadsheets regarding sales summaries and volumes, billable hours, and expenses
Learned new software system and gained hands-on knowledge that allowed for better report management

Herdsman | Warren Bros. Genetics | Glenwood, IA 08/2011 - Present

Fine-tune communication and sales skills to fulfill customers needs and expectations, and enrich the image and
perception of the business by reaching out to customers and maintaining an open line of communication to
create and maintain strong relationships
Modify multi-user, record-keeping system that allows for quick access, effectiveness, and accuracy
Gaining valuable experience and life lessons regarding responsibility, career passion, and work ethic

Graphic Design Assistant | Jo Dons Designs | Bellevue, NE Summer 2016

Fulfilled customers expectations through product selection, established rapport with customers through friendly,
attentive service, and acknowledging regular clientele
Mastered the talent of working on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced and competitive industry
Enhanced store appearance, assumed inventory responsibilities, and undertook general cleaning duties
Controlled specialized shipping of promotional products to over 52 customer locations across the country

INVOLVEMENT
Treasurer | National Society of Leadership and Success | NWMSU Spring 2017 Present
Undertaking the responsibility to manage organizations finances to restructuring the $1700 budget despite
missing more than a years worth of fundraising revenue and chapter expenses due to past mistakes
Create strong relationships among executive board members to ensure a united organization
Acquired and deposited money, and controlled the authority to approve pending expenses

Committee Co-chair | Northwest Missouri State University Block and Bridle 08/2015 04/2017
Showcased organizational and financial management skills through the sanctioning of two swine shows that
resulted in the profit of more than $300 each year
Inspired other members to be actively involved within the organization through innovative ideas
Gained irreplaceable life lessons that concentrate on attitude and positivism

Salesclerk | Midwest Connections Livestock Sale | Seward, NE 04/2017

Designed a database that encouraged accuracy, speed, and efficiency when collecting money
Established a system with the auctioneer to better ensure that information regarding the bidder and amount of
the purchase was as complete and accurate as possible
Maximized accuracy regarding key information that allowed the cashier to identified the purchase