1. Geana Henkes
15849 104th
Ave. SE Yelm, WA, 98597
Phone: 210-705-4145  E-Mail: ghenkes@hotmail.com
Personal Summary
A passionate learner, Geana is always pushing herself to innovate and motivate both in her personal life
and in the lives of those around her. She has a wide range of experience in event and project management
where she excels in customer service,meeting established goals and working as a team player. Her
attention to detail while maintaining a larger focus has earned her praise in the Yelm Community for
beginning the very first community farmers market on a minimal budget and in only two months time.
She thrives on building relationships and has become an integral part of the Thurston County agribusiness
community. Her working knowledge of Thurston County regulations and protocol regarding large events
will be an asset to any event management position.
Education
B.A. English/Communications University of Maryland University College,
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Certificate of Interior Design NRI School of Interior Design, Graduate
Work History
• Kitchen Cabinet Specialist, Lowe’s Home Improvement Lakewood,
Wa
• Appliance Sale’s Specialist, Lowe’s Home Improvement
Lakewood, WA
July, 2015-Present
Nov. 2012-June 2013
• Marketing Manager Nisqually Springs Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin
Patch
• Founding Manager,Yelm Farmers Market,Yelm, WA
June 2013-Sep. 2013
Feb. 2012-Feb. 2013
• Freelance Blogger, Re/Max Realty, Yelm, WA Oct. 2011-Nov. 2012
• Program Associate Technology Lab, U.S. Army Child and Youth
Services, Ft. Sam Houston, TX
• Office Manager, Torah Learning Center,San Antonio, TX
• Sale’s Specialist, Lowe’s Home Improvement Montgomery, AL
• Book Seller, Books-A-Million, Montgomery, AL
• Substitute Teacher,Wetumpka Elementary, Wetumpka, AL
June 2009-August 2009
Nov. 2006-Aug. 2007
Dec. 2004-Sep. 2005
May 2004-Nov. 2004
Sep. 1999-May 2001
Professional Development
• Canon Photography Essentials Seminar, Bellevue, WA November, 2014

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• Cultivating Success Agribusiness Course, WSU Olympia, WA November, 2014
• U.S. Army Family Readiness Leadership Training Jan.-Feb. 2014
• Microsoft Office 2007 Certification Course: Word, Excel, Access,
Power Point
Jan.-April 2009
• Lowe’s Kitchen and Bath Design Course 20/20 Dec. 2004
Volunteer Experience
• Classroom Volunteer - Reading
JBLM Meriwether Elementary, Yelm Prairie Elementary
• Thurston County Agritourism Action Committee Member
• Yelm Farmers Market Manager and now active volunteer
• Organized annual third grade field trip at our family farm for Yelm
Prairie Elementary students, faculty and family members three years
consecutively
• Army Family Readiness Group Leader
• Army Family Action Plan Adult and Youth Team Leader
• Parent Teacher Organization, Ft. Sam Houston – book fair
organization, events, newsletter design and management
• Church Youth and Children’s Ministry Leader, Theatre Director,
Adult, Youth and Children’s Choir Director, Sunday School Teacher,
Vacation Bible School Co-director, Women’s Ministry leader
Key Skills and Competencies
• DSLR photography
• Graphics design using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
• Website content writing and social media management
• Farming, agribusiness marketing and development
• Microsoft Applications 2010, Advanced Training
• Strong Writing and Oral Communication Skills
• Working Knowledge of WordPress website coding
• Successfulrecord working in both self-motivated and team environments

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• Successfulexperience handling multiple tasks on tight time schedules
References
Tom Dewell – Yelm Cooperative Board Member – 360-867-3531 – yfcstrategy@gmail.com
Brandi Rademacher – Broker,ReMax Realty – 360-894-1313 – brandirad@gmail.com
Karen Rae - 360-970-5776 – Manager, Yelm Farmers Market - kgibbyrae@gmail.com
John Caruso – Family Readiness Group Partner with the 250th
FST, JBLM – 907-378-7939 –
john.caruso3@gmail.com