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Serve as a resource to a caseload of over 100 partners in an 11-county service area within Southwestern PA by implementing compliance policies and procedures outlined by the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank In charge of planning and executing quarterly Partner Network meetings using cross-team collaboration and leadership skillsGained ServSafe Instructor and Proctor certification to help strengthen relationships with partnerCo-chair of the Sustainability Committee

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Perform daily horticulture needs including pruning, weeding, watering, planting, etc. within animal exhibits and throughout the zoo. Create tropical displays between the months of May and October to improve visitor immersion and inspire future conservation efforts.I was selected by my managers to participate in the zoo's strategic planning sessions in the spring of 2022 to support the creation of a new mission statement and goals for the zoo.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Assisted store manager with developing and implementing action plans to improve daily operations and communicated job responsibilities and performance expectations to team members during shifts.

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Merchandised new stock to appeal to customers, grab attention and drive sales, while monitoring gross margin, shrink, signage, and pricing for three locations. In addition to the Floral Buyer Position I also held the Director of Special Services which included gift baskets, personal shopping, delivery, and more.My tenure at Alfalfa's was also comprised of other roles including but not limited to; manager on duty, receiver, personal shopper, bakery manager, and assistant catering manager.

Hygiene, Colorado

Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands at the farm and at weekly farmers markets while also completing daily office work including answering emails, updating CSA needs, recruiting, and paperwork associated with agricultural hemp certification.

Aided in organization and planting of 18 elementary school gardens within the Boulder Valley School district

Prep and organize weekly farmer’s markets setup for Wednesday and Saturday markets while also leading harvest days and completing normal office work including CSA newsletters and updates, answering emails, and cataloging sales data.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Ecology, Conservation, And Environmental Biology

Parks And Resource Management

Certificate, Culinary Arts/Chef Training