The Peer Career Advisor program trains students to assist their peers in the career planning process. We are responsible for a variety of tasks such as advising, outreach, and project work.- Eager to learn during training by asking questions, shadowing mentors, and applying skills- Assist up to 25 students per week by identifying their needs, answering questions, and giving critiques- Attend biweekly meetings to hear from other advisors and continue learning experience - Design promotional posters to market to students about career services and events- Categorize inventory and photography equipment to maintain organization and quality- Assist in training of new employees by answering questions, directing to resources, or demonstrating

Assisting the Greenhouse Curator with plant watering needs for Virginia Tech Biological Sciences research and teaching greenhouses.- Monitor facility operations for optimal temperature and functions- Creatively navigate with new greenhouse construction and misting system malfunctions- Communicate through phone and email quickly to improve efficiency and organization- Flexibility with working weekends, some holidays, and additional hours to ensure plant health- Plant about 50 spinach seeds to grow healthy plants required by deadline

- Shadowed hiring process and asked questions to potential employees- Assisted landscape design consultations on maintenance and design projects- Visited job sites to assist crews and problem solve issues to stay on time and budget- Created safety proposal to improve company culture and better follow OSHA standards- Cost estimated and sold 2 landscape design projects amounting to $15k combined- Shadowed operations and purchasing of plant materials to learn where to source materials

Over 600 acre farm that focuses on grain crops, pumpkins, and flowers. They host harvest festivals and field trips and offer other attractions. - Communicated clear instructions to small groups outdoors for 8-12 hours per day to facilitate safety, organization, and cleanliness - Understood visitors’ questions and concerns and effectively resolved conflict by referring them to appropriate information or supervisor- Demonstrated quick and flexible learning by performing required tasks, usually without prior training