- Taught and managed children, K-8, in a dynamic outdoor setting.- Facilitated experiential learning activities and lesson plans that teach children about the natural world. - Implemented teachings from the 8 Sheilds Method and Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature to inspire children’s connection to the natural world. - Worked closely with a lead instructor, communicating about preparatory, safety, time management, and instructional needs. - Applied high-level communication and behavioral management skills with children and parents when needed. - Gained direct experience in responsible interaction with the ecology of the Appalachian Mountains.

- Extensively studied and practiced agroforestry, natural building, food processing, and fermentation. - Embodied sustainable living practices and managed systems including composting toilets and a methane biodigester. - Exercised high-level interpersonal and conflict resolution skills living and working in a small community. - Spoke Spanish on a daily basis with the local community. - Facilitated the experience of Ranch guests and students throughout their stay. - Organized and taught a two-month internship program with my fellow apprentices while caretaking the property.- Earned a Permaculture Design Certificate. - Completed the Wilderness First Responder Course, certified through Aerie Backcountry Medicine.

- Employed non-profit sector best practices to engage with donors and facilitate donor experience. - Researched, wrote, and reported on grants.- Provided broad support to event and fundraiser planning; curated material for websites and social media posts. - Oversaw and managed donor databases for several non-profit organizations.

- Managemed of donor databases for multiple non-profit organizations.- Generated reports analyzing donor data. - Completed administrative duties, including generating tax acknowledgments and data entry.

- Managed and cared for thousands of containerized horticultural products. - Implemented large-scale pest monitoring and control.- Cooperated with a team from diverse backgrounds, exercised problem solving tactics as a unit.

- Cared for diverse fruit and vegetable crops in hoop house and field environments. - Maintained a climate battery greenhouse. - Gained knowledge of permaculture practices and principles through compost, weed solarization, and the creation of guilds.- Managed and motivated Rocky Mountain Youth Corps Volunteers, ages 9-12, through educational tasks and chores on the farm.

Completed everyday tasks including seeding, weeding, watering, harvesting, sales, and pest control.

- Prepared coffee drinks and food items. Engaged in customer service during peak season. - Applied time management in a fast-paced environment, maintained product inventory. - Operated a POS machine, handled money, and exercised attention to detail.

Assisted customers with various activities including rock climbing and bungee trampoline. Strengthened communication and interpersonal skills, took responsibility for the safety of children.