Toyin Coker

Toyin coker

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location of Toyin CokerToronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director at The Permaculture Project GTA

  • Education

    • Sheridan college

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      Print journalism

      Journalism

    • Cuny hunter

      2002 - 2004
      Communication and media studies

      Activities and Societies: Softball JV Basketball JV Volleyball Comedy Club Student Athletic Association LEAD Coordinator LearnPlay Sports

  • Experience

    • The house of tovaco

      Feb 2001 - Feb 2010
      Talent manager and event planner

      I planned and executed events with local talent for community about local issues

    • Permaculture gta

      Jan 2008 - now
      Founder & director

      www.permaculturegta.org

    • Caledon farm

      Apr 2010 - Aug 2010
      Farm manager

      I was hired to start and run an organic farm in the Caledom Hills.I had to build a system for the staff, train and equip our operation.Assess and make recommendations for:HR/StaffEquipmentProduce selectionsGrowing methods/PermacultureHarvesting solutionsDelivery solutionsAdministration and Finances.The Farm was to be a full organic farm supplying fresh produce to top restaurants in the Downtown area.

    • The stop community food centre

      Aug 2011 - Jan 2012
      Shovel and spoon program coordinator

      I built and ran a program that introdued participants to gardening and cooking in the award winning GreenBarn Greenhouse and classroom.I built relationships with local groups that catered to youth and young adults with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Criminal backgrounds or groups that were identified as minority/at-risk.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Ilift

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Toyin Coker
      Yes We Can FoodShare Dec 2012
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Gardener

      Issued by SWB
      SWBAssociated with Toyin Coker