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Seattle, Washington, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States

Greater Seattle Area

-Devise and execute new procurement strategy to ensure quality donations; sourcing dairy, protein, produce, and pantry staples for 350 partner agencies.- Increased food supply throughout global pandemic by 54%, from 66M to 102M lbs via strategic partnership with the state government (WSDA).- Maintaining relationships with BIPOC producers and distributors year over year.- Built adaptive crop plan with long term farm-donor relationships with a focus on traditional cultural foods of client base.- Established a second warehouse, doubling distribution capacity in response to pandemic.- During pandemic response, managed an annual budget that jumped from $1M to $20M and additional staff of 300+ National Guard members. - Saved $3.6M annually by purchasing over 6M lbs of produce through secondary markets.- Generated revenue of over $200,000 by administering a “purchase and resale” program.- Decreased inventory waste from 5% to 1.2% in three months by implementing innovative distribution strategies.

Greater Seattle Area

Built and maintained food donation partnerships with industry leaders, including Amazon, Starbucks, and local restaurant groups.

Greater Seattle Area

Ensured appropriate ordering and reliable distribution to over 150 agency partners as their primary relationship manager. Monitored partners to enforce food safety contract compliance.

Greater Seattle Area

Coordinated with local and regional farmers to purchase $40,000 in organic produce weekly for timely delivery to 4,500 Seattle subscribers. Controlled all inventory operations for effective stock management. Ensured efficient budget and invoice administration.

Greater New York City Area

Liaised with 520 diverse public schools in NYC Dept of Education, providing one-on-one support to teachers and staff at over Brooklyn schools.

Flatiron, New York, New York

Produced award winning cheddar as a production cheesemaker in a high traffic, high visibility retail space.

Micromasters Credential Program, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

The MITx MicroMasters program credential in Supply Chain Management is a certification program designed and administered by the MIT Center.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Environmental Studies, Undergraduate

Activities and Societies: Honors College, National Scholars Honor Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Alpha Zeta.

Sustainability And Environmental Action