Watering, weeding, and pruning flowers at Carem Stables in Greenfield Center, New York.

My main responsibilities on the farm were to plant and water seedlings, weed, pick and arrange flowers, and hang and dry flowers. In addition, I learned how to run a small sustainable and organic farm, which is much different than a farm that uses pesticides and chemical fertilizers. An organic farm requires more human physical labor and requires more care, as the lack of fertilizers and pesticides allows for weeds and pests to run wild. I have learned that there are many environmentally-friendly alternatives for protecting and nourishing flowers, such as using fish emulsion to fertilize flowers.

I operated a cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels. I worked a flexible schedule with extra shifts to meet business needs. Whenever I could, I would complete other tasks around the store as well, such as mopping, sweeping, and closing the store for the night.

- Work the counter of a small local restaurant- Take online and phone call orders for delivery and pickup

- Mentor underprivileged youth weekly at Division Street Elementary School- Assist with programs such as "Too Good for Drugs" and "Too Good for Violence"

- Helped out during 8 week after school programs to teach German