Dov Block, AICP, CFM

Experience

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  City Blossoms

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2015

  Maintenance Intern

  • Maintained community green spaces and school gardens through routine upkeep (watering, weeding, planting, etc.) • Researched and implemented solutions to larger garden maintenance problems as needed• Helped plan and lead volunteer work days for larger volunteer groups• Co-taught garden and cooking curriculum for high school and pre-K students in DC public schools • Assisted with running free after-school programming for youth ranging from ages two through teens in organization's community green spaces Show less

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  The Acorn Farm

  Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

  Community Outreach & Operations Coordinator

  Volunteer and Marketing: • Established volunteer network base through organizational partnerships and recruit individual volunteers• Implemented and maintain systems to track volunteer data• Created and continuously update organization’s website and social media presence• Represented organization at public and private events Programming:• Fostered new partnerships and develop programming to further organization's mission and vision for the community • Oversaw organization's Farmer's Market presence• Coordinated school partnerships in New Orleans area and create educational programming for students• Led farm tours and field tripsOperations:• Developed and implement systems for tacking financial records and farm production data• Managed organization's operational budget• Coordinated staff meetings and prepare regular reports for board meetings Show less

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  Collegiate Academies

  Sept 2016 - Jun 2017

  Guest Teacher, Gardening and Culinary Skills

  • Designed and implemented hands-on curriculum that accommodates students at varying abilities and levels • Instructed high school students enrolled in special education programs in gardening and cooking skills

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  Grow Dat Youth Farm

  Mar 2018 - Nov 2018

  Field Trip Leader

  • Led field trips for K-12 students across New Orleans at Grow Dat Youth Farm’s seven-acre farm site in City Park • Facilitated hands-on, nature-based lessons focused on sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship

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  New Orleans City Park

  Nov 2018 - Aug 2020

  Garden Educator - New Orleans Botanical Garden

  • Planned, coordinated, and taught Growing Gardeners for children ages 5-9, a program that meets twice monthly and focuses on gardening, cooking, science, and artistic expression• Facilitated educational tours for school groups pre-K through high school• Coordinated and led Girl Scout troops in Outdoor Art and Painting badges• Assisted with planning and implementation of special events, fundraisers, additional youth and adult educational programs, and garden shows

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  Dov Block

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2022

  Horticulturist

  Home and business landscape horticultural services specializing in landscape design and maintenance that is environmentally friendly and fits the client's needs.

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  St. John the Baptist Parish

  Aug 2021 - now

  Floodplain Management, Coastal Zone Administration, & Stormwater Management

  • Coastal and Water Management Division Lead

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Coastal and Water Management Division Graduate Assistant

    Aug 2021 - Jun 2023