Experience

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  Lakeway publishers, inc.

  Mar 2004 - Mar 2006

  Editor

  Ran a newspaper office and supervised a small staff, including interns. I was responsible for much of the copy, pictures and editor responsibilities, including editorial articles and newspaper design.

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  Tennessee duck river development agency

  Oct 2009 - Dec 2019

  Director of finance and administration

  Certified Municipal Finance OfficerMember of Govt. Finance Officers Assn.(GFOA) and Tennessee Govt. Finance Officers Assn.(TGFOA)Member of Association of Governmental Accountants (AGA) and AGA Nashville chapterMember of Duck River Watershed Education CommitteePrepared annual budget, monthly and quarterly financial statements; responsible for bill payments, payroll, human resources duties, preparation of minutesPrepare reports for annual audit and assist with audit preparation

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  Mg group cpas

  Jan 2020 - May 2020

  Staff accountant

  Bookkeeping, prepared individual 1040 and quarterly 941 tax returns, small amount of auditing work

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  Neal creek retreat

  Dec 2022 - now

  Owner/manager

  Neal Creek Retreat is a Jesus Christ-centered, veteran-owned farm vacation/event venue. Our mission is to bring glory to God — our heavenly Father, His Son — Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit by fostering an environment that highlights the Creator’s handiwork and opens the door to a peace that transcends all understanding.“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 (KJV)My husband, a retired Marine Corps Colonel, and I desire to share our blessings with others by providing a beautiful gathering place for fellowship, quiet walks, laughter, healing, family fun and memories.Neal Creek Retreat is a historical homestead and farm in the rolling hills of Belvidere, TN that offers a quiet, woodland getaway reminiscent of the Garden of Eden: secluded, tranquil, full of God's provision with two peach orchards, apple trees, and black walnut trees alongside a flowing creek that quiets the soul and mind.Our retreat offers a secluded, tranquil getaway where our guests can experience refreshment, renewal and a closeness with God and bask in His beautiful creation. The Retreat is just that, a retreat from a fast-paced life that can sap one of all energy and creativity. Our peach orchard and woodlands are a modern-day paradise, a place of serenity and tranquility where one can reflect and focus on what is truly important in life – God, family and friends.The Retreat is meant to bring folks together in a Christ-centered environment that fosters renewal of minds and restoration of hearts. Stay a weekend or a week and enjoy the simple things in life while keeping in mind that God created all things for our pleasure. Show less