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Tampa, Fl, Us

Tampa, Florida, United States

- Provide food accommodations that are considerate to customer's health and dietary food restrictions.- Sell vegan and gluten-free (plus tree nut, peanut and soy free) baked sweets and savory items. - Top daily baked goods, customize messages on cakes, & make grab n go, raw desserts. - Take orders over the phone, online & uber eats.- Ensure production is done weekly, inventory is done nightly, and cleaning schedule is maintained weekly.

Tampa, Florida, United States

· Sustainably-driven food service focused in creating, promoting and inspiring a more just and humane world for all.· Provide beautifully arranged, sharing platters using organically sourced, plant-based ingredients sold in eco-friendly packaging. · Offer two original hummus options- Roasted Beet & Spicy Avocado.· Operate at various local markets & offer catering for events. · Educate community members on why and how to consume local, organic and plant-based foods.· Recycling and composting options available for patrons at each vending opportunity.

Tampa, Florida, United States

· High-energy, educational bartender that makes and serves kava and kratom teas as an alternative, natural medicine for pain management, energy and focus. · Possess excellent communication skills to greet customers, educate on the health benefits of drinking kava and kratom teas, learn customer preferences, answer questions, recommend menu items, and prepare and serve beverages and food promptly. · Prepare and serve coffee, tea and kombucha drinks.

Naples, Florida, United States

· Main bar opener, inventory supervisor, and new hire trainer.· Prepare and serve kava and kratom mocktails to patrons for various health benefits.· Upsell items, brew teas, prep workstations, create menu items, utilize proper equipment, order ingredients, host events, and handle basic cleaning duties.

Naples, Florida, United States

• Plan and monitor the day-to-day running of cafe to ensure smooth progress.• Liaise with owner to make decisions for operational activities and set strategic goals to meet present and future project deadlines. • Keep track of kitchen inventory and order supplies daily. • Front of House server.• Educate and promote an organic and plant-based diet.• Converse with customers over food and nutrition issues in the community. • Write and edit the cafe’s monthly newsletter. • Post food photography and weekly deals on Facebook and Instagram. •Create and manage the cafe's recycling & compost program. • Coordinate and host events, including Community Talks and Neighborhood Markets. • Network, collaborate, and manage relationships with local, green businesses to further promote sustainable practices within the community. • Evaluate overall performance of café by gathering, analyzing and interpreting Square data.• Ensure that the company runs with legality and conformity to established regulations.

- Primarily responsible for the operation and success of all adult literacy programs at LVCC, including one-on-one and small class ESL literacy instruction (levels 0-5), Citizenship Prep, Computer Literacy, Health Literacy, Financial Literacy, & Workplace Literacy. - Coordinated and administered a 9-hour monthly tutor training workshop to new volunteers. - Assisted and maintained regular communication with all tutors, tutor mentors, and students to assure appropriate support.- Monitored statistics on students, tutors, attrition rates, computer use, success stories, and demographics. - Found opportunities to present talks in the community to attract tutors and volunteers to the organization.- Wrote appropriate press releases/news articles and submitted them to local newspapers to market and advertise success stories and services.- Submitted tutor training advertisements on a timely basis.- Created newsletter and weekly email blasts; updated social media accounts.- Attended all special functions.

· Responsible for all administrative duties to ensure efficient day-to-day progress.· Some assignments included: screening phone calls, preparing candidate files, mailing payroll, filing, scanning, copying, and faxing documents, scheduling meetings, preparing conference rooms, creating client files, processing bill payments, ordering office supplies, sending and receiving mail, and responding to emails. · In charge of updating all BanyanBrown social media sites.· Writer and editor of the BanyanBrown blog.

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- Research and blog about various topics pertaining to a personal vegan lifestyle, such as health (food, vitamins, recipes), mind (literature, documentaries, discussions), body (hair, skin, products, textiles), home (cleaning, décor), gardening (organic seeds, composting, indoor & outdoor plants), and living (family, pets, shopping, and restaurants).- Produce, edit, and publish all blog photography- Customize appearance of blog- Update all social media sites, including Twitter, Instagram & Pinterest

· Designed daily lesson plans based on thematic or historical units within a self-created curriculum. · Implemented creative writing workshops exploring poetry, short stories, plays, memoirs, letters, and essays. · Studied classical and contemporary literature in conjunction with the eight-grade theme of American identity. · Studied geography, history, and cultures of ancient civilizations and modern times.· Modified instruction based on student learning styles, second language, and/or disabilities. · Coordinated Student Government, Spelling Bee, Academic World Quest, Newspaper, and Environmental Club.

· Designed daily lesson plans in accordance with the district pacing guide, Springboard workbooks, and self-created multicultural curriculum. · Developed and implemented writing units on personal, biographical, expository, and persuasive essays.· Modified instruction based on student performance on the FCAT, Florida Writes, Interim Assessments, and ESOL Levels of Proficiency.· Performed weekly grammar and vocabulary lessons.· Creator of the Book and Environmental Club.

Master’S Degree, Humane Education

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), English Education & English Literature; Minor In Spanish

Activities and Societies: Amnesty International

Herbalism/Herbalist