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- 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
- 2. Geana Henkes Page 2 •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
- 3. Geana Henkes Page 3 •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