Experience

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  Environmental leadership office - university of missouri-columbia

  Dec 2013 - Dec 2014

  Community agriculture manager

  Collaborated with university administrators, local businesses, and student organizations to host monthly campus farmers marketsAssisted with student farm operations including crop planning, volunteer recruitment, and scheduling Coordinated film screenings, advocacy events, and farm tours focused on sustainable agriculture

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  The wine cellar and bistro

  Apr 2015 - Apr 2016

  Line cook
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  Cafe berlin

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2016

  Line cook
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  Dovetail restaurant

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Culinary intern
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  Restaurant le coucou

  Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

  Line cook
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  Consider bardwell farm, llc

  Apr 2017 - Apr 2019

  Supervised 15 employees serving diverse clientele in 20 farmers markets across New York CityFostered a loyal customer base through consultative selling, product education, and relationship buildingLed staff training focused on product knowledge, upselling techniques, and customer service skills

  • Sales and Operations Manager

    Apr 2018 - Apr 2019

  • Assistant Sales and Operations Manager

    Apr 2017 - Apr 2018
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  Depanneur

  Apr 2019 - Jan 2021

  Buyer / retail manager

  Managed sourcing and merchandising of 1000+ unique products spanning 100+ vendors for two distinct company locationsBuilt and maintained relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable pricing and access exclusive productsCollaborated with all levels of leadership while directly supervising five employees and training new employees Utilized extensive product knowledge to educate customer base, enhance in-store experience, and produce digital contentCreated and implemented organizational systems to improve workflow and project management across departments Navigated pandemic-related issues as they arose, including creating customer safety protocol, improving cleanliness standards, and re-configuring retail offerings and floor usage Show less

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  Small door veterinary

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

  Buyer / sourcing consultant

  Collaborated with the CEO of an early stage startup to study the veterinary industry, identify the unique needs of the company, and procure a range of high-quality retail items

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  Brooklyn cured

  Jan 2021 - May 2021

  Sales and operations associate

  Worked closely with company founder to manage client accounts, generate leads, and strengthen customer relationships across a nationwide distribution networkMaintained databases of current and prospective customers, sales numbers, and promotional schedulingManaged the design of pitch decks, promotional materials, product packaging, and in-store merchandising displaysResearched market trends and competition, software solutions, and sales leadsSent product samples and followed up with potential customers Show less

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  The good batch

  May 2021 - now

  Wholesale manager