Celeste Flahaven

Experience

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  Kimberton Whole Foods

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2017

  Cashier
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  Charlestown Farm

  Apr 2016 - Aug 2020

  Asst. Farm Manager

  -Incremental responsibility increase over a four year working relationship with the farm. By my last year, I was driving the cultivating tractor and performing field work such as discing and tilling. -In charge of managing weekly harvest and compiling harvest records for specific crops. -Managed CSA numbers and organized the share each week.-Creating social media content to publicize the farm. -Worked at the Phoenixville Farmer's Market stand. -Participated in on-farm events to educate CSA and community members about agriculture. Show less

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  Kimberton Waldorf School

  Sept 2016 - Jun 2017

  Poetry Elective Teacher

  -Creating lesson plans for a weekly poetry elective for high schoolers.-Facilitating literary discussions. -Grading and making notes on students' assignments.

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  Warren Wilson College

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  Nominated for EIC position by editorial staff of Peal, Warren Wilson College's literary magazine. Duties included accepting submissions, delegating tasks to an editorial team, using InDesign, managing press, and organizing distribution. As a Writing Assistant, I helped students with each step of the writing process from brainstorming, outlining, and editing. Projects ranged from creative assignments to scientific grants.

  • Editor in Chief

    Sept 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Writing Assistant

    Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
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  Kimberton Waldorf School

  May 2018 - May 2018

  Substitute Garden Teacher

  -This was a substitute teaching role.-Following a lesson plan for each day's class. Ensuring learning objectives were met. -Leading students in grades 3-10 in gardening activities like weeding, pruning fruit trees, and creating garden beds.

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  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  Mar 2019 - Jun 2019

  Copyeditor at The Quad

  -After demonstrating proficiency in Chicago, MLA, and APA styles, I was hired as a copyeditor. -My duties ended up being more editorial as I was tasked with condensing lengthy pieces and editing language for tone. -I transferred out of West Chester in June of 2019 which is why I left this position.

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  Wollam Gardens

  Sept 2019 - Nov 2019

  Farmer, Florist, Organizer

  -Harvesting flowers, creating arrangements for markets, wholesale, and weddings.-Part of a team that assembled a Literary Festival on the farm. -I managed the Bethesda Farmer's Market stand, which involved creating bouquets for customers on-site, educating customers about caring for their flowers, and creating eye-catching displays.

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  MX Morningstar Farm

  Sept 2020 - May 2022

  Farmer

  -Cultivation, harvest, and wash-pack. -Worked closely with the high-tunnel manager on scaling up our tunnel tomato production. -Co-managed the stand at the Great Barrington Farmer's Market every Saturday from May-November.

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  Conjunctions

  Jan 2021 - May 2023

  Editorial Assistant

  -Brought onboard as an Editorial Intern by founder of Conjunctions.-Responsibilities included archival work for the magazine, attending editorial meetings, and proofreading the weekly newsletter.-Reading and making decisions on submissions during reading periods for the magazine.

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  Plane Meadow Farm

  Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

  Farmer

  -Harvesting primarily cut greens for wholesale and restaurant accounts. -Delivery driving within a 30 mile radius each week. -Tractor work.-Basic carpentry for repairs and building necessary structures.

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  National Audubon Society

  Apr 2023 - Oct 2023

  Communications and Outreach Assistant

  -Creating content for affiliated Seabird Institute social media channels. -Contributing to Seabird Institute publications.-Working in the Project Puffin Visitor Center as an educator.-Assisting seabird researchers with day to day operations on a research island: bird count, blind stints, banding, construction, cooking, data entry. (May25-June 2nd).-Creating and hosting live events for National Audubon's partner Explore.org. -Managing online communities for Explore.org live cameras. -Communicating with various teams about relevant happenings in conservation, ornithology, and research. Show less

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  Taste Profit Marketing

  Dec 2023 - now

  Farm and Food Marketing Specialist