The 2024 Growing Community Practitioner Program intends to expand city-based food production and food access in Indianapolis by partnering with individuals and organizations seeking to incorporate gardening/urban agriculture into existing or planned community-based projects, initiatives and businesses. Program participants are individuals with an existing or in-planning project that interrupts food apartheid and cultivates food justice and equity to participate in the Practitioner program. The… Show more The 2024 Growing Community Practitioner Program intends to expand city-based food production and food access in Indianapolis by partnering with individuals and organizations seeking to incorporate gardening/urban agriculture into existing or planned community-based projects, initiatives and businesses. Program participants are individuals with an existing or in-planning project that interrupts food apartheid and cultivates food justice and equity to participate in the Practitioner program. The program will connect Practitioners to Indy’s existing urban agricultural workforce network, while also bolstering a network of community-based food project practitioners trained with the skills necessary to successfully implement programs aligned to intended community impact. Show less

Create minimal artwork inspired by the geometry of nature. Plants speak in signs and symbols which I translate with paint.

Assist in the creation of quarterly lookbooks for the contract furniture market. Use an understanding of the contract furniture industry combined with research into each individual market to create catalog spreads that communicate visual information in a clear, concise, and engaging manner.

Support the program development, delivery and project management of the Girl Scouts collaboration with the Indiana Women's Prison through the Girls Beyond Bars program. Research trends and best practices in breaking the incarceration cycle, family reunification, re-entry programs, and develop potential partnerships to support sustainability efforts. Support recruitment of adult volunteers and members through community cultivation efforts, volunteer recruitment and management, and member… Show more Support the program development, delivery and project management of the Girl Scouts collaboration with the Indiana Women's Prison through the Girls Beyond Bars program. Research trends and best practices in breaking the incarceration cycle, family reunification, re-entry programs, and develop potential partnerships to support sustainability efforts. Support recruitment of adult volunteers and members through community cultivation efforts, volunteer recruitment and management, and member recruitment for program delivery of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Show less

Provided support to regional contract fabric sales teams through daily account maintenance of vendors and dealers across the United States. Worked directly with buyers, sales team, and internal staff for purchases up to $10,000 daily ensuring that delivery deadlines were met.

Managed 200+ contract furniture projects totaling over $5,000,000.00 in product, delivery, and installation, by coordinating all activities from project inquiry to order delivery and installation. Ensured that scope of work and timeline were clearly defined and adhered to as the project was executed within budget and time constraints.