Experience

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  Bioresources journal

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2017

  Pre-editor, bioresources scholarly journal

  BioResources Scholarly Journal is a peer-reviewed online journal devoted to the science and engineering of the pulp and paper field.- Proofread scientific journal article submissions for spelling, grammar, and formatting errors- Assessed their quality and consistency in accordance with style guides and international standards- Made revisions to maximize readability and accessibility for an online audience

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  Foundation for health leadership & innovation

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Program associate, rural forward nc

  Rural Forward NC is a regional support organization designed to build capacity and develop resources that amplify the impact of rural leaders, organizations, and coalitions.- Worked primarily in Rockingham and Beaufort counties to support health initiatives, such as combating the opioid crisis, creating behavioral health resources, and promoting outdoor recreation- Built relationships with community and agency partners in a culturally competent manner- Generated meeting reports, informational handouts, and other written materials on available regional resources and data- Conducted and presented qualitative and quantitative research for community partnersMy time with Rural Forward ended because I studied abroad, but resumed once I returned. Show less

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  Z. smith reynolds foundation

  May 2018 - Jul 2018

  Npip summer intern, rural forward nc

  The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Non-Profit Internship Program (NPIP) is an eight-week summer internship that places students with host organizations to offer exposure and skill-building opportunities. I was placed with Rural Forward NC, which I had previously worked with, so I picked up where I had left off before.Rural Forward NC is a regional support organization designed to build capacity and develop resources that amplify the impact of rural leaders, organizations, and coalitions.- Worked primarily in Rockingham and Beaufort counties to support health initiatives, such as combating the opioid crisis, creating behavioral health resources, and promoting outdoor recreation- Built relationships with community and agency partners in a culturally competent manner- Generated meeting reports, informational handouts, and other written materials on available regional resources and data- Conducted and presented qualitative and quantitative research for community partners Show less

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  Foundation for health leadership & innovation

  Jul 2018 - Sept 2018

  Program associate, rural forward nc

  Rural Forward NC is a regional support organization designed to build capacity and develop resources that amplify the impact of rural leaders, organizations, and coalitions.- Worked primarily in Rockingham and Beaufort counties to support health initiatives, such as combating the opioid crisis, creating behavioral health resources, and promoting outdoor recreation- Built relationships with community and agency partners in a culturally competent manner- Generated meeting reports, informational handouts, and other written materials on available regional resources and data- Conducted and presented qualitative and quantitative research for community partnersAfter my previous position as an NPIP Summer Intern through the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation ended, I continued with Rural Forward NC directly to finish up some of the projects I was involved in. Show less

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  Spartan open pantry

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

  On-site director

  - Managed distribution of 23,338+ lbs of food and 217+ lbs of clothing over 1,910 visits in 12 months, including 10,970 lbs of food during four months of the COVID-19 crisis alone- Supervised and maintained processes pertaining to inventory, stocking, sorting, and date checking donations- Coordinated volunteers and staff weekly for meals and distribution of food and clothing, including scheduling, training, and appreciation- Prepared and distributed reports of daily events, output data, and Pantry needs Show less

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  University of north carolina at greensboro

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

  Hunger reduction capacity coordinator americorps vista

  - Created and supported opportunities for UNCG students to address hunger, both through the Spartan Open Pantry and the Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement- Recruited 798 volunteers, leveraged $31,435.47 of in-kind resources, and served 2,141 individuals, of which 2,021 reported increased food security- Developed and scheduled events, recruited student committees, and coordinated marketing materials and calendars- Coordinated scheduling, created onboarding guides, and provided professional development opportunities for volunteers- Conceptualized and managed a volunteer group to cultivate two community garden locations- Organized marketing, registration, and logistics for two university-wide days of service with a combined 430+ registered participants and 30 project sites Show less

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  Whole foods market

  Aug 2020 - Sept 2021

  - Supervised daily activities of 20+ in-store shopper team members (TMs) to drive performance in accordance with Whole Foods Market's core values- Motivated TMs to meet and exceed team goals and to create a positive working environment- Identified coaching and training needs and took necessary steps to achieve appropriate knowledge of Whole Foods Market On Amazon (WFMOA), general store operations, and team-specific operations- Prepared all required reports related to performance, feedback, and regional metrics- Analyzed and interpreted team metrics data to enhance and forecast staff headcount and performance needs- Provided prompt and accurate information and feedback on individual and team performance Show less - Demonstrated effective mentorship by assisting fellow team members (TMs) improve productivity and knowledge of Whole Foods Market On Amazon (WFMOA) and general store operations- Developed intra- and inter-team relationships to facilitate open communication and collaboration- Identified existing and potential issues, and directs feedback as needed to appropriate individuals to promote both reactive and proactive problem-solving- Maintained awareness of in-store customer and TM needs- Communicated with TMs and team leadership to ensure TMs have the proper tools and training to perform their roles effectively Show less

  • E-Commerce Supervisor

    Aug 2021 - Sept 2021

  • In-Store Shopper

    Aug 2020 - Aug 2021
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  University of alberta

  Jan 2021 - Mar 2022

  Graduate research assistant

  Title: Value Chain Coordination and Local Food ProcurementAbstract: Public procurement of local food supports place-based agri-food supply chain development and also responds to growing consumer demand for nutritious, locally produced food. Value chain coordination (VCC), focused on building social infrastructure through collaborative relationships among stakeholders along the local agri-food chain, can facilitate the scaling of values-based food procurement and community resilience. While VCC initiatives have been gaining notoriety in the United States, there are few examples in Canada and, in general, research on the topic is limited. Our research addresses this gap by responding to a need identified by the Alberta Flavour Learning Lab, a multi-sectoral local food procurement community of practice consisting of institutional food buyers, distributors, processors, producers, researchers, NGOs, and municipal and provincial government representatives formed in the western Canadian province of Alberta (Beckie, Hedberg, & Radies, 2019). Members of Alberta Flavour wanted to learn about the potential of VCC to foster increased volume and availability of local food for their customers. In this research we present a summary of the literature review conducted as well as an examination of how VCC impacts the scaling of local food procurement through data gathered from key informant interviews and a review of three VCC initiatives situated in Mexico, the USA and Canada. The findings are germane not only to the North American context, but to procurement stakeholders more broadly by showing how VCC activities can be implemented to benefit collaborative advancement of values-based food systems whilst addressing some of the associated challenges of local food procurement.Keywords: food value chain coordination; agri-food supply chain coordination; vertical integration; vertical coordination; value chain analysis; food supply; food system; global food system; local food Show less

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  Food bank of central & eastern nc

  Sept 2021 - now

  Community food coordinator

  - Serves as the primary point of contact for traditional food drives and donations for 500+ external Food Bank contacts across 34 counties, from receiving inquiries, providing resources and guidance, coordinating transportation logistics, troubleshooting and providing updates, tracking, and wrap-up reports to raise over 1,400,000 pounds annually, valued at $2.6+ million- Cultivates and stewards partnerships with individuals, communities, and corporate, civic, and religious-based organizations through developing, executing, and managing food drives and events- Develops and supports multi-faceted food- and fundraising campaigns and events through comprehensive event organization and administration, including but not limited to providing event and campaign support through timely communication, project and event management, documentation and reporting, and wrap-up- Works closely with Food Bank colleagues to build donor relationships collaboratively across departments, aligning as needed to maximize donor engagement, solicitation of monetary and in-kind gifts, and stewardship- Coordinates planning, organization, and execution of large-scale food and fund drive events, such as NALC Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger, NC State Fair Hunger Relief Day, and ABC11 Together alongside Corporate Partnerships, Transportation, Communications, and Volunteer Engagement teams- Oversees the Middle Mile program, connecting small and mid-sized food donations directly with agencies through volunteer drivers across 3 counties, which includes volunteer, agency, and donor recruitment, training, and monitoring as well as occasionally handling customer service issues and conflict resolution according to established procedures (FY21-22: 22,305lbs | 144 donations | 24 agencies | 28 donors | 15 volunteers)- Previously assisted in managing the Retail Donation Program in Wake County by cultivating and strengthening relationships with new and existing retail food donors Show less