AJ Lililan Menashe
Farmer, Gardener, Pastor
Saint George,VT
Summary
Dedicated professional with a background in sustainable agriculture and mental health support, notably at Pathways Vermont, Stony Point Center and Freedom Farm Community. Excelled in enhancing client resilience and implementing regenerative farming practices to bolster climate resilience. Skilled in crop harvesting and group leadership, demonstrating a commitment to ethical care and environmental stewardship. Achieved significant improvements in emotional wellbeing and farm productivity.
Skills
Cornell Master Gardener Trained
Freedom Farm Regenerative Practices Trained
Poultry care
Land preparation
Crop starting, harvesting, accounting, storing and delivery
Landscape design and maintenance
Heavy machinery operation
Dependable and hardworking
Pest control
EMT FR certified
Group leadership
Peer to Peer Counseling Trained
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Peer Counselor - Warm Line Operator
Pathways Vermont
Burlington, VT
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Ensured confidentiality and privacy by adhering to all ethical guidelines and legal requirements within the counseling profession.
- Integrated a strengths-based approach into my practice, promoting an increased sense of self-efficacy and resilience in clients.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies for managing stressors, resulting in better emotional wellbeing.
Farm Hand (Summer Intern)
Freedom Farm Community
Middletown, NY
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Participated in seasonal harvest activities including picking fruits and vegetables, sorting produce, and preparing products for local food pantry deliveries.
- Supported successful harvests through diligent planting, weeding, and pruning efforts.
- Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.
- Harvested crops at peak ripeness, ensuring highest quality produce for market.
- Focused on how to establish regenerative farming practices for the sake of building climate resilience and producing more food with fewer resources.
Landscaper
Stony Point Center
Stony Point, New York
03.2018 - 06.2021
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Managed inventory of tools, equipment, and materials to ensure proper allocation of resources for each project.
- Designed and installed custom landscape features to meet clients aesthetic preferences and functional needs.
- Installed labyrinth with gardening team.
Farm Hand
Stony Point Center
Stony Point, New York
2014 - 2021
- Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
- Reduced crop loss by carefully monitoring for signs of pests or disease and applying appropriate treatments when necessary under the direction of the head farmer.
- Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding chickens, and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare and feeding crops - watering and providing nutrients and seed saving.
- Supported successful harvests through diligent planting, weeding, and pruning efforts.
- Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.
- Participated in seasonal harvest activities including picking fruits and vegetables, sorting produce, and preparing products for market sales or storage.
- Managed composting operations to recycle farm waste into valuable fertilizer, enriching soil quality.
Education
Master of Arts - Jewish Communal Services
Gratz College
Elkins Park, PA 09.2013 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY 09.1992 - 09.1997
Timeline
Peer Counselor - Warm Line Operator
Pathways Vermont
12.2022 - 08.2023
Farm Hand (Summer Intern)
Freedom Farm Community
07.2021 - 10.2021
Landscaper
Stony Point Center
03.2018 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - Jewish Communal Services
Gratz College
09.2013 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
CUNY Brooklyn College
09.1992 - 09.1997
Farm Hand
Stony Point Center
2014 - 2021