Lucerne, MO

Courtney Guffey Amlmramlmr5Courtney.Guffey@Yahoo.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyguffey/
PROFILE
 Demonstrate strong time management skills and an exceptional work ethic by balancing being an honor
roll student and running a successful direct sales business.
 Experienced writer and agriculture advocate who has published hundreds of articles in a newspaper and
seven in a farming magazine over the course of several years.
 Fine-tuned leadership skills such as organizing events, coordinating with many others to accomplish a task,
and serving in organizational leadership roles.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Ag Business, Minor in Ag Communications 12/2018
Northwest Missouri State University (Northwest) | Maryville, MO 3.66/4.0 GPA
 Proficient Computer Skills: Microsoft (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook), and Adobe (Photoshop,
Illustrator, InDesign)
 Financed 100 percent through scholarships and part time work

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
University Advancement Assistant | Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville, MO 07/2017 – Present
 Conducting research projects upon request from supervisors such as potential donor backgrounders
 Utilize Banner and The Raiser’s Edge database software to keep current alumni information available
Retailer | LuLaRoe | Unionville, MO 07/2017 – Present
 Manage an inventory that changes weekly
 Review inventory and sales reports to decide what styles to keep and discontinue
 Follow up with all customers to ensure satisfaction and repeat business
 Refining ability to close a sale while showing product to customers
Financial Intern | Putnam County State Bank | Unionville, MO 04/2018 – 08/2018
 Handled incoming and outgoing cash from the Federal Reserve
 Vetted customers loan files to determine what paperwork is missing and contacted customers to
obtain the missing information
 Traveled to customer’s farms to conduct farm visits for appraisal purposes
Public Affairs Intern | Missouri Farm Bureau | Jefferson City, MO 05/2017 – 08/2017
 Created press releases, brochures, magazine graphics, flyers and articles with Adobe software for the
Missouri Farm Bureau Show-Me
 Traveled the state and talked with Missouri farmers to learn about and share their story with others
 Planned logistics for Intern Roadshow; involved visiting with leaders in the agriculture industry
 Researched and collaborated with St. Louis Science Center for 2017 MO State Fair solar eclipse display
 Learned effective ways to advocate for agricultural and rural Missouri’s issues and problems
Teller | Putnam County State Bank | Unionville, MO 03/2015 – 05/2017
 Processed $20,000 in daily transactions such as deposits, withdrawals, payments, advances, etc.
 Researched accounts per customer request and for fraud detection in person and via telephone
 Created cashier’s checks, expense checks and money orders as needed by other staff
Specialized Reporter | Unionville Republican | Unionville, MO 05/2014 – 05/2016
 Took pictures and notes at school events to develop and write articles for publication in local paper
 Developed interpersonal skills while conducting interviews, including interpreting nonverbal
communication and creating an environment to put others at ease

LEADERSHIP
The National Society of Leadership and Success Random Acts of Kindness
Collegiate Farm Bureau  Acting Historian
 Acting Vice President FFA
 American Degree Recipient