Aaron A Turner
Chestertown,MD
Summary
Dedicated to addressing the pervasive equity gap in a rural, underserved community by focusing on feeding, educating, and uplifting those in need. With over eight years of experience in agroecology, including soil and riparian health and microbiology, efforts are concentrated on empowering the youth of Kent County and surrounding areas. Successfully built a profitable animal service business from the ground up while managing teams and fostering collaboration with residents across Maryland's Eastern Shore. Committed to pursuing ownership of a personal farm that embodies sustainable practices and community engagement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO of Apeiron Productions, LLC
Self Employed
03.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to drive company growth and enhance market position.
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize operations and improve organizational efficiency.
- Fostered a culture of innovation, encouraging creative problem-solving among staff members.
- Established key performance indicators to measure business success and align team objectives.
- Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching innovative products or services.
- Nurtured key strategic partnerships that resulted in enhanced product offerings and expanded customer base.
Assistant Program Director
Sassafras Environmental Education Center
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Teach KCPS students K-12 how to live compatibly with nature’s design of self-regeneration through SEEC’s AgroEcology Curriculum
- Updating and Implementing curriculum as needed
- Creating lesson plans to share with KCPS teachers
- Leading students in hands on environmental exploratory educational experiences
- Work closely with University of Maryland lead volunteers to create and manage a nutrient management plan
- Coordinate all aspects of day to day operations
- Lead and direct grant writing team
- Recruit and lead diverse team committed to SEEC mission
- Develop and implement various programmatic projects including:
- Educational community compost project
- Student run community garden
- Seed rematriation project
- Student run food forest project
- Collaborate extensively with outside environmental nonprofit organizations and educational institutions: ShoreRivers, Sultana, Ecotone, MAEOE, Washington College and local farm community
- Collaborate extensively with outside public institutions: KCPS system, Maryland DNR, MDA, University of Maryland Ag. Extension and Kent County Government
Community Outreach Manager
Eastern Shore Land Conservancy/Sassafras Environmental Education Center
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Collaborate with KCPS and community partners to educate youth around Environmental Literacy Standards and becoming environmental stewards
- Develop and Implement SEEC AgroEcology Curriculum
- Educate youth around environmental literacy standards
Special Education Teacher
The Benedictine School
07.2015 - 01.2019
- Managed both students and staff while creating the first early elementary classroom
- Developed lesson plans and units, reported on students in accordance to the Maryland curriculum expectations
- Cultivated connections and student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Created and implemented student documents including IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans
Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant
Oregon State Dept. Parks and Rec
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Park maintenance
- Guest coordination
- Environmental Education and Stewardship
Education
Bachelor of Science - Seed Farming 101 & Gardening 101
Ujamaa
05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy and English
Washington College
06.2014
Skills
- Innovative problem solver
- Environmental literacy programs
- Effective organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Analytical problem solving
- Empowering leadership
- Strategic business development
Timeline
CEO of Apeiron Productions, LLC
Self Employed
03.2022 - Current
Assistant Program Director
Sassafras Environmental Education Center
03.2021 - 03.2022
Community Outreach Manager
Eastern Shore Land Conservancy/Sassafras Environmental Education Center
07.2020 - 03.2021
Special Education Teacher
The Benedictine School
07.2015 - 01.2019
Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant
Oregon State Dept. Parks and Rec
05.2015 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy and English
Washington College
Bachelor of Science - Seed Farming 101 & Gardening 101
Ujamaa
VOLUNTEER WORK
- Coops & Crops-Certified All Natural Growers April 2021-present
- USDA/NRCS Earth Team October 2019-present
- Ujamaa Seed Rematriation Project Fall 2020-present
- Kent County Public Schools Golden Anchor Award May 2021
- Sassafras Environmental Education Center January 2019-September 2019
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