- Richmond Hill, Georgia
- June 24, 2019
I am an emerging sustainability professional with a strong commitment to educating, collaborating, and organizing in order to make everyday systems work better. I possess a broad skill set including program coordination, problem resolution, and proficient organizational skills, with leadership expertise and a strong attention to detail. I strive for excellence and reliability in my work ethic while working independently or collaborating with a team. My passions are dedicated to community building, fostering just and sustainable food systems, and preserving Earth's precious resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree, Major in Environmental Studies and Sustainability. Minor in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems. GPA 3.8/4.0. Graduation with Honors.
Experience
• Supervised transplanting and managed propagating, watering, pruning, pest identification, designing
containers and displays, and other plant and facility maintenance for a 10-acre greenhouse production.
• Provided advice to customers about plant selection and care, and assisted with cashing out purchases and loading plants into vehicles.
• Oversaw new employees throughout training process.
• Promoted from seasonal planter to full time horticultural assistant by learning quickly and resourcefully, demonstrating cooperative and reliable work ethic, and having a positive attitude.
• Provided program implementation and coordination assistance to a community-based organization by
promoting rental incubator kitchens aimed at facilitating local food business development.
• Managed and responded to all rental inquiries, provided close guidance to inquirers through rental
processes, organized tours through incubator facilities, linked tenants with business resources, and formed meaningful relationships with tenants, health department staff, and state agriculture experts.
• Streamlined rental reservation process by maintaining up-to-date files on renter documents and contracts, producing informational guides and brochures, and implementing a multitude of office organizing tasks.
• Created materials and executed a promotional program integrating multiple media platforms (social media, organization website, in-person) and producing high-quality photos of rental spaces to enlist new tenants, support current tenant businesses, and promote local food entrepreneurship as a whole.
• Participated in three business incubator meetings to share ideas, assess program impact, and form strong collaborative partnerships with other business incubators throughout the state.
Additional Duties:
• Collaborated on three grant proposals within tight deadlines by collecting program and organization information and ensuring compliance with award requirements.
• Assisted Executive Director in achieving two major donations by implementing innovative fundraising initiatives, and through creating pledge forms, reminders, and thank-you letters.
• Processed, maintained, and reconciled records of all electronic banking transactions for Allen Farmers Market while serving and connecting with farmers and the Lansing community.
• Trained 10 new employees on service/safety standards, and served as mentor for all Front of House staff.
• Consistently ranked top 15% of servers through sales and guest surveys.
• Developed knowledge on wine profiles and pairings to enhance guest experience and increase alcohol sales.
• Served guests while providing distinguished customer service under time sensitive situations.
Provided 5th and 6th grade math assistance to a child with learning disabilities.