Thomas May

Experience

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  Beachcomber of Conesus

  Feb 2013 - May 2022

  - Promoted from entry-level to the highest non-year-round position, demonstrating strong performance and leadership throughout tenure. - Managed both front- and back-of-house operations, including business strategy development, departmental budgeting, project management, and event planning. - Oversaw payroll and scheduling for a team of 50 employees, ensuring efficient operations and team productivity.- Led staff training, performance management, and conflict resolution, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Show less

  • Resort Level Manager

    Jun 2019 - May 2022

  • Head Bartender

    May 2019 - Apr 2022

  • Restaurant Supervisor

    May 2015 - Jun 2019

  • Bartender

    May 2017 - May 2019

  • Grill Cook

    May 2014 - May 2015

  • Cashier

    Feb 2013 - May 2014
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  Swain Ski Patrol

  Oct 2016 - Apr 2017

  Ski Instructor

  • Taught a wide variety of skill and age groups to at times stressed pupils due to the natureof the sport.

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  Abbaye Notre-Dame des Dombes

  Oct 2017 - Nov 2017

  Agriculture Assistant

  • French language learning through immersion.• Cow animal husbandry, dairy production, raw-milk variety cheese fabrication. • Gained perspective working in a conservative, religious atmosphere.

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  The British Language Academy

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2018

  English Teaching Assistant

  • Inter-cultural skills from teaching in an international environment with a wide variety of ages and skill levels.• Time management skills gained from collaborative work while creating lesson plans.• Employed various creative teaching methods garnered towards language instruction.

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  Funky Fés

  Mar 2018 - Apr 2018

  Activity Coordinator
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  On The Way Hostel

  Apr 2018 - May 2018

  Hotel Receptionist
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  New York State Senate

  Jun 2019 - Sept 2019

  Public Relations Assistant

  - Supported the Senator’s Chief of Staff in public relations, community engagement, and constituent communications in the regional office.- Contributed to collaborative policy research projects with the Albany legislative office, gaining exposure to the policymaking process.- Created a municipal database to map key stakeholders across the district and streamline outreach and event planning. - Utilized CRM software to track constituent opinions and inquiries, helping inform regional policy stances and communication strategies. - Developed a strong understanding of New York State’s local and regional political systems and legislative structures. Show less

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  Olde Silo Farm

  Apr 2020 - Aug 2020

  Sustainable Agriculture Assistant

  • Learned a wide variety of both practical and theoretical organic farming practices working directly with the proprietors of the farm.• Garnered knowledge in a variety of soil conservation approaches: including technical, soil management and agronomic methods.• Understanding of food science, horticulture, and botany.

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  Miltton New Nordics

  May 2022 - Sept 2022

  Public Affairs Consultant

  - Contributed to internal and client-facing reports on political risk, public affairs, and regulatory trends in Estonia and the EU- Participated in strategy meetings with senior officials and stakeholders from government, private sector, and civil society in Estonia and internationally. - Supported a multi-billion-dollar tech client as part of a cross-office team conducting political risk and reputational analysis. - Gained hands-on experience in strategic communications, regulatory monitoring, and international stakeholder across Miltton’s Brussels, D.C., and Nordic networks. - Worked closely with Kadri Vanem, former European Parliamentary Advisor, who served as my professional mentor throughout the internship. Show less

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  Peace Corps

  Jun 2023 - Nov 2024

  Food Security Specialist

  - Subcontracted by Peace Corps as a food security consultant to local NGO, RADD.- Co-developed nutritional policy and led training sessions for women of childbearing age, focusing on the measurement and rehabilitation of malnourished children aged 0-5.- Designed and implemented community trainings on composting, non-chemical fertilization, and low-impact alternatives to chemical pesticides. - Promoted climate-resilient agricultural practices to enhance household food security while minimizing environmental degradation. - Coordinated the local Amour et Vie community health initiative (ages 15-24), a program supported by Population Services International. - Collaborated with RADD staff to improve organizational management systems, including recordkeeping, planning, and reporting. - Conducted community-based research on climate change impacts, partnering with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to document local observations and adaptation strategies. - Facilitated workshops on small business development, financial literacy, and digital tools for rural entrepreneurs. - Supported grant writing initiatives in both English and French to secure funding for grassroots development projects. - Supported data collection, analysis, monitoring, and evaluation to guide program decisions and track outcomes. - Appointed to Peace Corps Benin’s Service Improvement Committee, advising national leadership on volunteer support and program quality. - Served as Peace Corps Resource Volunteer, co-developing training curricula and onboarding materials for incoming volunteers. Show less

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  Effaced

  Jan 2025 - now

  Associate, Global Development

  - Conduct research on food security and global health policy to inform monitoring, evaluation, and learning strategies for international development projects.- Support technical and financial proposal development for UN agencies, U.S. government contracts, and private foundations. - Serve as Research Associate on RFP bids, contributing to work planning, staffing, and data-informed analysis to strengthen evaluation design and contextual relevance. - Facilitate localization by cultivating and managing partnerships with international organizations, particularly in the Global South.- Conduct business development and capture research using tools such as Devex Pro Funding, GovTribe, Aidkonekt, UNGM, and SAM.gov. - Implement and manage knowledge management systems, including the rollout of Airtable for internal tracking, data organization, and team collaboration. Show less