Avery Bowen Email and Phone Number

In my role as an Administrative and Development Assistant, I was responsible for processing financial transactions, compiling reports, and providing comprehensive administrative support. My commitment to accuracy and confidentiality was evident as I managed accounts payable, receivable, data entry, reconciliation, and merchandise sales. Moreover, I played a key role in processing donations, generating thank-you letters, and maintaining our donor database. Additionally, I actively supported event preparation for our members and ensured the smooth functioning of the organization by handling scheduling, purchasing, processing mail, and liaising with external contracting parties.

As a member of the Natural Resource Management team at California State Parks, I specialized in seasonal projects crucial to environmental preservation. These included fire management, invasive weed control, endangered species preservation, construction bio-monitoring, and forestry. I developed skills such as prof iciency in hand tools (chainsaws, spray packs, drip torches), differentiating between native and non-native species, and handling endangered species like the San Francisco Garter Snake. My knowledge extends to property stewardship needs across diverse environments, ranging from coastal grasslands to old-growth redwood forests. Additionally, I oversaw construction procedures for various projects, including wildlife bio-monitoring. Actively participating in burn season, I worked overtime and overnight to ensure cohesive and safe burning of over 800 piles for fuel reduction and fire suppression.

I successfully managed both daily operations and the growth of our team members while working full-time as a student. In addition to serving as lead trainer for new team members, I supervised teams of up to 30 members, prioritizing efficiency, productivity, and exceptional customer service. My role not only sharpened my leadership skills, including decision-making and providingvaluable feedback, but it also allowed me to develop finance skills through hands-on experience in cash handling and reconciling deposits. I gained valuable financial acumen, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the restaurant. It also improved my interpersonal abilities, such as active listening, empathy, and communication skills withboth employees and customers.

As a full-time student, I started work at Woodstock’s pizza as an in-house worker and worked my way up to Shift Manager. As a driver, I ensured timely and accurate food deliveries to customers, providing exceptional customer service. In addition to my delivery responsibilities, I transitioned between various in-house roles, such as a cashier, cook, server, and back of house.