Experience

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  Architectural alliance, inc.

  May 2008 - Aug 2010

  Architectural designer

  -Experienced with site surveys and site documentation-Produced design and construction documents-Created presentation boards and schematic drawings for clients

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  Syracuse university - renée crown university honors program

  Aug 2008 - Dec 2008

  Teacher's assistant

  -Co-planned semester syllabus with professor-Taught (2) 90 minute seminars about 'Politics in West Africa'.-Mentored and assessed student progress

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  Utility research garden, llc

  Nov 2012 - Dec 2012

  Farm intern

  -Supported direct-market sales for fruit and vegetable farm (farmers market and CSA)

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  Double brook farm

  Apr 2013 - Nov 2013

  Vegetable apprentice

  -Learned field and greenhouse organic production techniques-Operated hydro-static, gear shift, and walk behind tractors safely, with various implements-Gained proficiency using manual farm tools and completing daily farm tasks-Experienced in greenhouse management

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  Utility research garden, llc

  Dec 2013 - Mar 2014

  Farm consultant

  -Advised transition of farm business from direct-market to wholesale and CSA distribution strategy-Built business through the development of an online ordering and CSA signup system-Focused and expanded social media presence and email marketing-Streamlined harvest, planting, and distribution operations

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  Urban tree connection

  Apr 2014 - Nov 2016

  Farm program manager

  -Managed farm production, distribution, and education programs for 2+ acre, scattered site, urban farm, including 5 farmers markets, growing 12,000 lbs of produce annually-Re-designed farm sites to maximize production and minimize waste, a 20% waste reduction in one year-Managed site expansion projects including greenhouse construction and raised bed construction-Provided technical support to network of 5 West Philadelphia community gardens-Piloted adult garden workshop series at Neighborhood Foods Farm-Engaged key community stakeholders to increase program effectiveness Show less

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  Penn state university

  Dec 2016 - Nov 2020

  Urban agriculture program coordinator

  -Coordinated urban agriculture programming for Philadelphia growers, 400+ farms and gardens, including popular grower-led, Extension supported educational programming (Growers' Series)-Facilitated rural/urban coalition building across Pennsylvania through virtual and in-person programs-Managed annual networking symposium for women in agriculture, increased attendance 200% and increased diversity of both speakers and participants-Coordinated Community Engagement Internship Program for undergraduate students, increased diversity of community partnerships and internship applicants-Co-created programs and resources with the urban agriculture community, including raised bed production guide for urban growers.-Provided on-site and remote technical agriculture support for Philadelphia growers with a focus on high tunnel production Show less

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  Farm to city

  Apr 2018 - Nov 2019

  Farmers market manager

  -Managed operations of Philadelphia's largest farmers market, 40+ vendors, 1M+ sales annually-Launched Instagram social media channel for market, 1000+ followers-Piloted successful farmers market gift certificate program-Recruited and coordinated volunteers and vendors

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  University of pennsylvania

  Apr 2020 - Feb 2022

  Csa nutrition education coordinator

  -Coordinated interactive SNAP-Ed Nutrition Education program at Philadelphia Area High Schools, including virtual and live healthy recipe demonstrations serving 300 students annually-Implemented novel food distribution systems to reach high-risk populations-Co-create 'Health Ambassador Program' with high school students, teachers, and staff to incorporate movement breaks into the virtual school day and create shared resources -Support youth-led gardening and cooking through project-based learning -Create virtual, garden-centered summer job experience for 10 high school youth, mentoring youth interested in agriculture, nutrition, and food systems work-Manage and maintain high school gardens, improving appearance and doubling production in year one Show less

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  Charles cross architecture

  Feb 2022 - now

  Project manager