Casey Hughes Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Customer Business Manager for Lowes Foods & Harris Teeter.

I compiled policy briefs that reviewed regulatory history on salient topics such as the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices act, Sodium Nitrate, and Carrageenan. I also assisted with administrative tasks for the director of the program. At the conclusion of my internship I attended the National Organic Standards Board meeting and delivered comments on behalf of the Coalition.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

- Assisted with research examining carbon movement in forest and agricultural soils which included fine root biology research in the lab and field. - Skills learned: Light microscopy, slide imaging, data analysis, carbon and nitrogen sampling

- Promoted to management of a sales team and broker relationships for a leading mineral make-up, skin care and body care brand in the natural products industry. - Developed sales presentations and data analysis for headquarter accounts including; Whole Foods South, Earth Fare, Earth Origins and INFRA, Independent Natural Food Retailers Associations- Coordinated weekly travel throughout the Southeastern US to maintain relationships with over 100 retail locations

- Conducted large scale store trainings in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic region- Managed field marketing representatives and coordinated four ongoing major roadshow events in three Whole Foods’ regions

- Called on accounts throughout the Carolinas - Represented over 100 grocery and body care companies - Completed regular merchandising resets throughout the Southeast region

- Coordinated with a team of merchandisers to reset Harris Teeter grocery stores using corporately issued planograms - Assisted with management of the team which required strong communication skills and clear instruction

Skills utilized and developed: - organization and efficiency under extreme pressure in the midst of a chaotic environment- personal skills and the ability to read and relate to an array of individuals - attention to detail and high standards of presentationAdditionally, I received in-depth training in hospitality, food service, wine and culinary technique.

Master Of Science - Ms, Climate Science And Policy

Activities and Societies: Masters Thesis on Financing Sustainable Development: "To blend or not to blend: Is blended finance right.

Environmental Science

Activities and Societies: -Urban Gardening Apprenticeship -Permaculture certification Courses include: Plant Ecology; Graduate Research.

Education record

Bachelor'S Degree, Cultural Anthropology