Sean Waters Email & Phone Number

Trumansburg, NY

• Works directly with farmer in daily and seasonal maintenance of infrastructure on a diversified 140 acre Biodynamic farm.
• Daily milking of 10 head dairy herd for yogurt & cheese production, pasteurized milk and on-farm raw milk sales;
• Collaborate with lead farmer to manage feed, pasture rotation, and breeding rhythm;
• Work to assist year-round vegetable operation supplying whole sale accounts and 700 member multi-farm collective CSA.

Ithaca, New York, United States

• Worked as lead Farmer and Grounds Steward managing a 20 acre Orchard and Tasting Room Campus.
• Worked in collaboration with Owner/Head Orchardist to manage a 2000 tree high-density orchard Organically using Biodynamic Inputs;
• Knowledge and experience in pruning, IPM for Tree Fruits, use of data management tools to track insect and disease pressures;
• Proper harvest, storage, and processing of Pomme Fruits into direct-to-market fermented Cider products;
• Maintenance of a growing farm ecosystem including companion planting, U-Pick Flower operation, agricultural infrastructure to support conservation and sustainability goals.

Preble, New York, United States

• Assisted with a variety of farm and livestock tasks for an Organic Valley Cooperative member farm
• Worked directly with farmers in daily and seasonal maintenance of infrastructure on a 400 acre farm;
• Knowledge and experience in raising Pastured-pork, Organic chickens, Organic turkeys, and Organic beef & dairy herds;
• Proper handling and processing of poultry for customer consumption;
• Maintenance of an Organic composting program utilizing available on-farm nutrients and waste.

• Led a multi-season Community Supported Agriculture program connecting Central New York with Organic produce
• Worked with farm manager, owners, harvest manager, and pack-shed staff to develop a free-choice/pre-packed hybrid program for distribution at three regional farmers’ markets and community retailers;
• Developed strategy, marketing materials, and weekly newsletter correspondence with 5,000 contacts and a 400 member CSA;
• Navigated a company merger with Early Morning Farm and its customer list;
• Retail farm sales at CNY Regional & Ithaca farmers’ markets;
• Extensive use of WordPress for website updates and modifications. Management of logistics and CSA through Farmigo software.

Ithaca, New York, United States

• Develop a community outreach plan to bring exposure and build a practice;
• Advocate for ecological connection as a means for social justice and enhanced personal well-being
• Coordinate retail partners for the purpose of workshops and tutorials;
• Develop a retail line to address a variety of wellness concerns;
• Maintain continuing apprenticeship and education to further understanding of traditional healing modalities;
• Work to develop a procedure for client intake and small business managment that adheres to ethical standards

Natick, Massachusetts, United States

• Provided fine garden services within a high-end landscape company
• Execution of design based installation of hardscapes, perennial, and annual plants;
• Full service seasonal & weekly maintenance of estate garden properties with a variety of needs including management of invasive species, application of organic fertilizers, and general aesthetic upkeep;
• Expansive knowledge of climate zones and plant growth requirements;
• Specialization in ornamental and technical pruning for landscape scrubs and small trees;
• Consistent operation and maintenance of hand tools, machinery, and large DOT vehicles;

Greater New Orleans Area

• Performed daily opening & closing duties, cash handling, and staff management;
• Advocated for, and intervened with guests on behalf of the service team whenever necessary;
• Communicated with a corporate office to provide further training and adherence to a revised BRG mission;
• Coordinated with a PR firm to formulate cohesive media approach and public outreach;
• Engaged an understanding of the foodways & ingredients of Modern Israel/Palestine and the diaspora;
• Functioned as a resource during a time of PR crisis, directing staff through a broad company-wide restructure & the implementation of various HR procedures, and resources.

Greater New Orleans Area

• Collaborated with other makers to diversify the role of the grower/designer florist within the community;
• Coordinated retail partners for the purpose of workshops and tutorials;
• Developed two CSA share plans for exclusively New Orleans grown florals;
• Maintained the health and organization of multiple urban garden plots in underserved neighborhoods;
• Worked to forecast future revenue, place large scale seed/bulb orders, and plan a crop rotation that was adequate for commission commitments.

Ithaca, New York Area

• Worked with a 5 person team to achieve $10 million in annual sales;
• Knowledge of 3000+ quality food products with an emphasis on minimally processed, direct traded imports and NYS
• agricultural commodities, specialty cheeses, and whole grass-fed animals;
• Authority to negotiate and implement account specific contract pricing agreements;
• Development of strategy and mission of growth from Central New York warehouse to multiple distribution centers servicing
• Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey;

Greater New Orleans Area

• Collaborated with the bar team, executive chef/partner, and outside beverage consultant to develop a multiformat drink service;
• Worked directly with executive staff to fulfill private dining requests and host special events in a variety of formats and venues;
• Performed HR duties including explanation and enrollment of health benefits, tax related government forms, and maintenance of employee files

Greater New Orleans Area

• Conceptualized a cocktail and wine menu with relevance to purveyors and traditions of New Orleans;
• Contributed coffee industry knowledge to the roaster selection and implementation of third-wave beverage model;
• Introduced standards for service employees. Explained and enforced a variety of expectations throughout the interview and hiring process;
• Implemented a framework for cash handling, bookkeeping, and employee tip sharing at the storefront level;
• Worked directly with an in-house designer and marketing team to develop a distinct aesthetic viewpoint within a larger brand.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Developed the daily structure for an emerging third-wave coffee shop by overseeing all facets of the company’s operation from hiring and training to driving and achieving short and long term financial goals;
• Worked directly with Counter Culture Coffee roasters to augment in-house training, increase menu diversity, and exceed standards of specialty coffee in the Mid-Atlantic;
• Collaborated with kitchen staff to continually diversify menu items motivated by seasonal and regional relevance;
• Created a print and web portfolio in cooperation with the company’s in-house graphic designer;
• Supported and collaborated in the daily operations of a scratch kitchen
• Established a holistic and successful social media presence bolstered by the creation of a individualized aesthetic style and distinguished brand identity;

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Cultivated a daily working knowledge of farmers, orchardists, and foragers as they related to an expansive menu and in-house preservation program;
• Acquired a broad knowledge of domestic craft spirits and house-made bitters;
• Executed full wine services from a large list of both Old and New World biodynamic wines;
• Attended monthly staff-education events, notably: farm visits, in-house preservation and pastry stages, informational workshops on contemporary issues of food production, and how-to workshops (cheese-making.
• Commanded large sections, with intricate, table-specific coursing;
• Worked within a training team to instill the group’s culture and level of service in new employees;

Farmer Development Year

Extensive, in-depth study of Biodynamics, Goethean Science and Biodynamic Nutrition with a cohort of 7. Worked hands on with a Biodynamic.

Farmer Foundation Year

Extensive, in-depth study of Biodynamics, Goethean Science and Anthroposophical Theory with a cohort of 12. Worked hands on with a.

Certification, Biodynamic Agriculture

Year long immersion into the Anthroposophic theory behind Biodynamic Agriculture, including hands on application of it's techniques and.

Clinical Herbalism

Sculpture