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Paso Robles, Ca, Us

Paso Robles, California, United States

Ithaca, New York, United States

I analyzed hundreds of annual country reports identifying key indicators of program success and impact. I consolidated quantitative and qualitative data for simplified access for program managers and implementers.

Ruvuma, Tanzania

I served as a sustainable agriculture volunteer, connecting small farmers with reliable local NGOs and and trainers to help improve their growing practices, nutrition, and overall sustainability.

Washington, District Of Columbia

I reviewed and edited executive summaries, technical narratives, and budget narratives for submission. I effectively worked in both project management and business development. I worked as a liaison between field staff and HQ Skype calls. I contributed to proposal development through coordination, research, and presentation. I designed PowerPoint presentations for supervisor’s use at various meetings and conferences.

Sonoma, California

I collected data and conducted data cleaning for agricultural databases. I presented the results of my data research to a group of 30 supervisors. I implemented experimental trials, analyzed data, and documented findings for 12 ranches in Sonoma County. I coordinated logistics between 5 ranch managers, 3 viticulturists, 3 unit managers, and 3 interns. I calculated grape cluster weights to determine wages of contracted labor for harvest as weigh master. I logged timesheets and wages for 3 contracted labor groups.

Eldoret, Kenya

Tracked the entire agricultural process from seed to consumer on an experimental plot Led farmer trainings focusing on integrated pest management, seasonal crops, and soil beds for street youth Constructed a solar dryer for drying vegetables to prolong their shelf life while maintaining nutrients

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provided internal support for the international programs team, development team, and administration Created a country program management tool kit for future projects to be modeled after Wrote grant proposals for project funding Planned travel logistics for country directors at head quarters and abroad Worked directly with country program directors in Haiti, India, Ghana, Nepal, and the Congo

Redondo Beach, California

Performed office tasks ranging from scanning, entering and interpreting data in excel, and operating the phones Administered the ESL Cambridge test to international studentsRecruited families to house international students

Davis, California

Worked with USAID employees and UC Davis professors to create a report with the various projects involving horticulture in the Feed the Future initiative Researched each project for its goals, details, and outcomeCoordinated website information Created reference guide for future development projectsReported survey data that determine project’s success

Master'S Degree, Global Development

International agriculture and rural development focus

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, International Agricultural Development