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Cory Rose Busher
6585 Tall Pines Dr., Magalia, CA 95954
coryrose621@gmail.com - (530)353-0357
Education
2014 to 2015 Humboldt State University, Masters of Business in Strategic Sustainability, GPA 3.94
Recipient of HSU School of Business Scholarship
GREEN Program - Spent two weeks in Iceland studying geothermal and hydroponic renewable energy
2006 to 2010 Humboldt State University, Bachelors of Science Business Administration, Management Emphasis, GPA 3.45
Recipient of Smullins Scholarship (full-ride) for 2006-2010; Recipient of Founders Scholarship for 2006-2007
Economic Fuel - Won a $10,000 prize for writing a business plan, giving an elevator pitch and presentation
June 2005 Graduated from Arcata High School, Arcata, CA
Employment
October 2018 to Current Accountant, Oroville Division, Sierra Pacific Industries, Oroville, CA
Presently perform accounting duties for the cedar fencing mill within SPI. Duties include accounts payable review, general
ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, month and year-end close, internal and external audits, fixed assets, taxes and
financial reporting. Manage office staff and have conducted verbal and written corrective action write-ups. Special projects
include new office building project management and upcoming solar panel field.
June 2016 to October 2018 Accountant, Trucking/Arcata/Loyalton Divisions, Sierra Pacific Industries, Red Bluff, CA
Accounted for the ten Trucking locations within SPI including payroll, driver recaps, accounts payable review, general ledger
maintenance, account reconciliations, month-end and year-end close, internal and external audits, fixed assets, highway and
diesel use taxes and financial reporting. Managed office staff as well as hired, transferred, terminated and trained staff.
Special projects included the sale of the Arcata Sawmill site and Loyalton co-gen plant, ceasing operations at the Eureka
Dock, converting mileage pay drivers to hourly pay, and helping resolve a major recall of faulty tires from an outside vendor.
April 2015 to April 2016 Accountant 1, Humboldt State University Center, Arcata, CA
Verified the accuracy of invoices, journals, ledgers and other records. Updated and maintained daily, monthly and quarterly
account reconciliations. Investigated discrepancies and recommend actions to resolve inaccuracies and inefficiencies. Asked
to assist with special projects such as 5-Year Strategic Plan, Balanced Scorecard report and California State University
Chancellor Office audits.
August 2012 to March 2015 Log Sales Accounting Coordinator, Green Diamond Resource Company, Eureka, CA
Processed sales agreements, invoices and payments for logs, residuals, biomass and nursery products. Maintained accurate
inventory records and performed internal and external audits. Reconciled AR accounts, posted monthly journal entries,
completed quarterly account reconciliations and the timber yield tax return. Ran pro-forma reports and reviewed credit limits to
determine volume commitment status.
February 2011 to August 2012 Lead Revenue Auditor, Cher-Ae Heights Casino, Trinidad, CA
September 2010 to February 2011 Vault Attendant, Cher-Ae Heights Casino, Trinidad, CA
January 2010 to February 2011 US Bank, Teller, Arcata, CA
June 2003 to November 2006 Senior Teller, Washington Mutual Bank, Arcata, CA
Volunteer Work
February 2018 to Current Member, California Women in Timber, Shasta Cascade Chapter
Group of women in the Shasta County area that promote communication, education and legislation about the timber industry.
October 2016 to Current Member, Rotary International, Paradise, CA
Member of this community outreach club with the motto “Service above Self”. Started in the Anderson Club and transferred to the
Paradise Club in 2019. Both clubs actively serve their greater communities through fundraisers, scholarships as well as
international projects.
June 2016 to Current Activities Coordinator, Rotary District 5160 Youth Exchange Committee
Member of a committee that organizes international exchanges for high school youth for one year. Activities Coordinator role is to
organize several trips during the year for the inbound students and training locations and food for inbound and outbound students.
February 2016 Rotaplast International Medical Mission, Chittagong, Bangladesh
Volunteered for two weeks as the Medical Records Keeper for a group of volunteer surgeons. Maintained confidential patient
portfolios and calculated average costs for procedures performed.