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Jessica Proctor

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General information

Location
Camp Verde, AZ

Hobbies & Interests

  • Gardening
  • Farming
  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Reading
  • 4-H
  • Agriculture
  • Animals
  • Baking
  • Beekeeping
  • Camping
  • Horticulture
  • Business And Entrepreneurship
  • Exercise And Fitness
  • Fishing
  • Hiking And Backpacking
  • Botany
  • Advocacy And Activism
  • Culinary Arts
  • Hunting
  • Landscaping
  • Nutrition and Health
  • Public Policy
  • Public Health
  • Volunteering

Reading

  • Adventure
  • Gardening
  • Cultural
  • Business
  • Family
  • Health

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

I am a dedicated and resilient single mother, passionate about both my professional life and making a positive impact on my family. As an ambitious individual, I always prioritize the well-being of those around me—whether it’s managing complex tasks in my current accounting and administrative career or caring for my son. For many years, I've applied my skills in this field, but I am now embracing a new challenge: returning to college at 40 years old to earn my degree. This pursuit represents my strong desire to continue growing and creating a secure future. Balancing the responsibilities of being a single mom with a demanding career and college coursework is a constant challenge, but it fuels my dedication. I truly value the quality time I spend with my son and find deep fulfillment in striving to make a meaningful difference, both at work and in our lives together. My journey is not without its financial complexities. Taking on the costs of education while maintaining all my family responsibilities is a significant hurdle. Scholarships would be an immense blessing during this period, allowing me to focus more completely on my academic success and ensure I can continue to provide for my family as I transition into a new, rewarding chapter.

Education

Yavapai College

Associate's degree program

2024 – 2028

Majors:
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Agricultural Business and Management
  • Agricultural Production Operations
  • Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Agricultural Engineering
Minors:
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Accounting and Computer Science
  • Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy

Bellaire High School

High School

2001 – 2002

Palisade High School

High School

1998 – 2001

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Grand Canyon University, Northern Arizona University, Arizona State University-Tempe
Majors of interest:
Agricultural and Food Products Processing, Agricultural Engineering, Botany/Plant Biology, Business/Managerial Economics, Landscape Architecture, Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services
Desired degree modality:
Hybrid
Medical school interest:
No
English as first language:
Yes
Homeschooled:
Yes

Career

  • Construction Accounting Assistant

    Accounting · Tiffany Construction

    Jan 2026 – Present

  • A/R Account manager

    Accounting · Kyco Services

    Jan 2018 – Jan 2022

  • Eligibility Specialist

    Government Administration · Mesa County DHS

    Jan 2016 – Jan 2018

  • Accounting specialist

    Oil & Energy · General Electic Pressure control division

    Jan 2014 – Jan 2016

  • Land data technician

    Oil & Energy · Williams Production RMT CO

    Jan 2007 – Jan 2011

  • Office Manager

    Accounting · Monument Refuse

    Jan 2005 – Jan 2007

  • Accounting specialist

    Accounting · The Accounting Office

    Jan 2004 – Jan 2005

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Farming, Food Production, Ranching
Dream career goals:
Consultant setting up regenerative farms
Has nursing license:
No
Leadership experience:
Yes

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
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