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Amsterdam, Nh, Nl

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

• Developed Kraft Heinz’s strategy for the transition to deforestation-free commodities to match their 2025 commitment• Implemented the deforestation-free transition by working with suppliers, traders, certifiers, buyers, global category leads, and stakeholders worldwide to develop action plans and calculated implementation costs and investigated mitigation measures to reduce the financial impact of this transition• Built a procurement playbook with other interns from the ground up to represent day-to-day and long terms processes within Global Procurement at Kraft Heinz, published the playbook as an onboarding and training tool on Kraft Heinz internal platform

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

• Selected and purchased products from vendors and producers around the world for a specialty foods shop that was called "One of the top 25 food markets in the world" by Food & Wine. Ensured that perennial favorites were always in stock and brought in exciting new items, often ones that people had never heard of and couldn't find anywhere else.• Managed a staff of 18-20, including hiring, firing, performance reviews, scheduling, in-the-moment coaching, and conflict resolution.• Assisted in developing a financial plan each year for the department that includes sales, labor, and food cost for a department that does $3 million in annual sales.• Followed trends and maximized new sales opportunities and trends to keep the specialty foods department at Zingerman's Deli always on the breaking edge of what guests are looking for in their food.• Taught food classes to guests both in-person in Ann Arbor, MI, and also remotely to guests from all across the country.• Developed and published Zingerman's Deli's first online specialty foods shop by writing copy, taking photos, setting up and maintaining the site, and wrote SEO content to maximize the number of hits on the site

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

• Developed knowledge of thousands of products, including meats, cheeses, breads, olive oils, vinegars, sauces, pastas, preserves, chocolates, tea, coffee, and more.• Gave friendly and enthusiastic service to all guests, helping them find what they were looking for, making recommendations, and going the extra mile in every interaction• Learned to make mozzarella, crack open 40 kilo wheels of parmigiano, and slice cured hams and smoked salmon by hand.• Dedicated myself to being an asset to the team and learning more about food, both on and off the clock.

Mangilao, Guam

• Developed testing protocols for research experiments with tropical crops• Collected data on local agroforestry systems and scouted fields for pests/diseases • Maintained test plots and demonstration plots, including implementing irrigationsystems and planting harvesting crops• Produced digital materials on island agronomy for Caribbean and Pacific islandfarmers, including extension publications and an online class through the university

Williston, Nd

• Planted, maintained, and harvested small-plot research on a working research farm• Collected plant maturity notes and data on cereal and broadleaf crops• Recorded and analyzed NDVI, thermal, and RGB imagery to determine health and maturity of small plots and crops as a whole• Analyzed protein levels in harvested crops through use of NMR spectroscopy• Operated small plot machinery including planters, tractors, and combines

Maumee, Oh

• Designed research trials and wrote trial protocols• Conducted plant nutrient research to determine the efficacy of Andersons products• Analyzed data from the research trials and recommended products for further testing• Recommended future trials to be considered• Conducted research into university studies to determine best practices for Andersons research trials and potential new approaches for Andersons products

Toledo, Ohio Area

• Designed and implemented a new process for the creation of biochar from corn biomass using solar water heating tubes • Tested phosphorus levels in biochar samples to determine the efficacy of biochar as a replacement or supplement to traditional chemical fertilizers

Toledo, Oh

• Assisted in managing and maintaining a multi-acre community garden with a focus on sustainability, renewable farming practices, and community engagement• Cultivated and designed garden setup to increase yield while practicing sustainable farming practices by rotating crops and practicing no-till• Developed leadership skills by helping to manage a rotating team of volunteers

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Activities and Societies: Forté Fellow, Director for Women in Business, Co-President for Out4Biz

Bachelor’S Degree, Botany/Plant Biology

Activities and Societies: BLUElab, Steel BridgeAs External Vice President in BLUElab, a sustainable human-centered design engineering.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: BEST Robotics, STEM Challenge team, Model UN, math tutorFounded and led St. Ursula's first robotics team.