Marena Smith Email & Phone Number

Grand Junction, CO, US

Grand Junction, Colorado, United States

UpRoot’s Gleaning & Food-systems Coordinators are responsible for our Gleaning Initiative in specific regions of Colorado: conducting outreach; connecting with farm partners and potential farm partners; connecting with fruit-tree stewards (i.e., people with fruit trees on land surrounding their homes and/or businesses); recruiting and managing volunteers.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Managed coworkers in preparing, executing, and serving high-quality products based on client requests. - Practiced problem-solving, quick decision-making in high-stress situations, meeting deadlines, impeccable attention to detail, and adaptability.-Engaged with the public through strong interpersonal connections and extensive knowledge of the business’s.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Prep and edit daily logs, manage ad placement, handle order and operations of broadcast schedule, investigate discrepancies- Communicate with multiple departments and external sources as well as work independently to ensure accuracy

Plymouth, Vermont

- Facilitated educational workshops based on a social justice curriculum, inclusivity and equity training, environmental sustainability, and mental health awareness for children who identify as LGBTQI - Managed large groups staying mindful of each individual's needs in an ever-changing work environment. - Collaborated with team members to maintain and.

Gainesville, Florida Area

- Greeted and interacted with customers, guiding them through the facility while balancing multiple tasks such as answering phones, safety monitoring, and guest questions.- Planned and taught yoga classes after completing training and certificate through the university’s teaching program.