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Boston, Ma, Us

Boston, Ma, Us

Gevo’s mission is to transform renewable energy into low carbon transportation fuels.+Primary and overall project lead, responsible for effective communication to senior management and partners for execution of the Gevo’s USDA Climate Smart Commodities grant and Farm-to-Fuel Grower’s Program +Developed documentation and processes for over $1.3 million of payments to farmers for implementing regenerative agriculture practices+Supported data management of over 100,000 program acres and 200 farmers to generate carbon-intensity CI scores for over 3000 fields. +Supported audit of first program year and helped to ensure compliance through data validation and documentation

Millis, Massachusetts, United States

Crop One’s Mission is to cultivate a sustainable future to meet a global demand for fresh, local and safe food.+Implement key technology and tools to increase overall productivity, schedule efficiency, cost savings and organization through ERP and Farm Manager, a customer data management and controls software+Work closely with financial team on financial modeling to reduce on overall operating expenses and increase revenue+Work as a product owner with software team to establish operating controls, scheduling and process flow requirements for automated systems and hydroponic industrial controllers+Support project management of current and future farms through detailed operation plans, project schedules and production scale-up+Support procurement of automated equipment and software tools

Millis, Massachusetts, United States

+Managed a team in the daily production of leafy greens and herbs at our Millis, MA facility+Established the operations team for Bustanica, the world’s largest vertical farm, including an extensive training and operational start-up program at our Millis facility and on-site in Dubai, UAE +Generated operational plans for all plant growth processes and ensured successful sales through effective supply chain management+Built and continuously improved operational portfolios including standard operating procedures, advanced operational schedules, training documentation, food safety plans, internal software manuals+Supported frequent testing of research and development experiments for new product development, software and equipment+Successfully passed multiple audits including SQF, GAP, Non-GMO, KVH and FDA

West Palm Beach, Florida

The University of Florida’s Family Nutrition Program (FNP) helps limited-resource families in Florida access nutritious food choices and adopt healthy eating using evidence-based approaches. With the goal of reducing the risk of obesity and chronic disease, FNP offers free nutrition education in 37 Florida counties.+Delivered nutrition classes to underserved children in schools and community organizations for the regional program+Developed new partnerships and spearheaded the first-ever collaboration with a local community high school +Served as the liaison to external partners to discuss urban issues, health issues, and how the program provides resilience solutions+Maintained the highest reach within the department of unduplicated contacts by organizing partnerships and connecting with residents+Executed effective presentation and public speaking skills to promote an inspiring and creative learning environment for children+Assisted with data management and reporting statistical data to the United States Department of Agriculture database (PEARS)

Martin County, Florida

House of Hope supports approximately 6,000 people per month with services that include food, clothing, furniture, and financial assistance in addition to long-term case management to help individuals build life skills for a more self-sufficient future.+Initiated a partnership with a local farm to secure land and funding to design, coordinate, and execute the build of a Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) greenhouse and vocational greenhouse+Assisted grant writer in renewing a grant for two consecutive years by publishing success stories, designing program’s pre and post-survey, and responsibly tracking expenses and budgets+Designed and built gardens, partnered with University of Florida/IFAS Extension, Martin County Health Department, and Martin County Parks and Recreation to provide gardening and nutrition education+Managed volunteers on a weekly basis to grow, maintain, and harvest a variety of crops at garden sites including raised beds, an edible landscape, learning areas, and aeroponic and hydroponic greenhouses+Led development of the gardening curriculum, lesson plans, and associated activities to instruct elementary and middle school students+Worked closely with internal legal and finance staff to execute contract negotiations with partners and drafted memorandum of understanding (MOU) documents

Vicksburg, Ms

National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) is a program that engages young adults to strengthen communities and develop leadership skills. FEMA Corps members complete projects specifically designed by FEMA to support disaster preparedness and response.+Reviewed cost analysis and imputed funds in the FEMA database for supplies, technical machinery, and infrastructures needed for disaster recovery+Completed legal expense reports accurately and ensured the finance consultants had the appropriate materials +Navigated media relations, compiled and provided weekly media reports from local and national news outlets regarding damage, relief progress and general information for flooding in Oklahoma City, OK+Produced Social Medical Toolkits for America’s PrepareAthon to increase awareness on how to best prepare for natural disasters across the U.S+In collaboration with the Logistics team, prepared basic necessities kits and disaster relief supplies to aid the victims of the Sacramento, CA fires

Middlefield, Connecticut, United States

Lyman Orchards is a family run farm that has been operating since 1741 and is a family fun destination.+Maintained the daily operations and growth of fruit crops through planting, pruning, young tree support, thinning, weeding, and fertilizing+Operated heavy machinery for harvesting and storing fruits and vegetables+Managed a harvest crew as an intern at Jongerius Farm in Dinteloord, Netherlands to harvest and transport pears to a storing house quickly and efficiently+Administered ecological friendly strategies to manage pests and diseases in partnership with Red Tomato and the EcoCertified Fruit program