ALEXIS MEDINA
Bellows Falls,VT
Summary
Community Integration Specialist with 3+ years of experience in community programming, life-skills support, gardening, and local initiatives. Provide one-on-one support, life-skills coaching, executive-function coaching, and hands-on group activities. Improve client confidence and independence through personalized care and agricultural and culinary learning experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
ORNAMENTAL GARDENER ~ CONTRACTOR
Various Seasonal Accounts
, VT/NH
04.2025 - Current
- Led client consultations, prepared accurate estimates, coordinated project schedules, and supervised subcontractors to ensure on-time project delivery and maintain strong client relationships.
- Managed soil preparation, planting, pruning, and integrated pest management to enhance plant health and minimize ongoing maintenance.
- Designed and installed seasonal ornamental plantings and hardscape elements to enhance the aesthetic appeal and usability of residential and public outdoor spaces.
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT ~ CONTRACTOR
Elderly Clients
, NH
11.2024 - 09.2025
- Provided one-on-one support and companionship to clients, boosting confidence and independence while establishing consistent daily routines.
- Developed executive-function coaching strategies to break tasks into manageable steps, facilitating project planning and implementing household organization systems that improved daily functioning.
- Prepared tailored meals using fresh, local ingredients, catering to individual preferences to enhance nutrition and support daily routines.
FARMERS ASSISTANT
Kroka Expeditions
Marlow, NH
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Co-led immersive group activities in agricultural and culinary skill-building, enhancing hands-on learning through gardening projects and food preservation techniques that engaged participants.
- Managed sustainable community initiatives that promoted self-sufficiency and strengthened relationships with community partners, cultivating a shared sense of responsibility among participants.
- Modeled positive behavior and facilitated teamwork by guiding groups through shared chores, fostering patience and emotional grounding that improved group dynamics.
Content Producer
Reel Works
Brooklyn, NY
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Increased visibility through a department rebrand, website redesign, and promotional video with the acquisition of a high-profile government official (DPC of MOME).
- Produced video social media campaigns, driving website traffic and generating leads.
- Organized school trips and workshops to enhance student learning experiences.
PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Reel Works
Brooklyn, NY
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted in managing youth media programs and facilitating daily workshops at Reel Works.
- Coordinated school trips, workshops, and partnerships to foster community integration and boost program engagement through relationship building and group activities.
- Coordinated schedules, calendars, and room bookings for program sessions.
- Communicated with participants, staff, and partners about program updates.
- Produced short-form video and social campaigns, facilitating department rebrand and website redesign to expand community reach and enhance visibility.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film Production
BROOKLYN COLLEGE
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Community integration strategies
- Gardening initiatives
- Creative problem solving
- Individual support
- Positive role modeling
- Web design and development
- Marketing strategies
- G Suite proficiency
- Editing skills
- Bilingual communication (English and Spanish)
UPCOMING PROJECTS
- Pedaled Ephemerals, Pedaled Ephemerals is a community-centered botanical haven dedicated to ecological restoration and artistic empowerment. We are a donation-operated farm cultivating purpose over profit. Operating out of Westminster, Vermont, we practice regenerative agriculture to rebuild soil fertility, cultivate free cut-flowers, grow botanicals for natural crafts, and distill aromatics. By partnering with local organizations, we provide free, enriching community workshops that ensure our farm serves as a shared sanctuary for ecological stewardship and creative nourishment.
- STR Investment
Volunteer Experience
- R. PUBLIC LIBRARY, Volunteer, 2026
- HOPE ROOTS FARM, Volunteer, 2026
- GREATER FALLS FOOD HUB, Committee Member, 2026
- CLUB ALIVE!, Wardrobe Stylist, 2025
- SOW MEMBER, Scope of Work, 2024, Cohort
Affiliations
- PEDALED EPHEMERALS Founder 2026
- ROTARY BF Member 2026
- BF HISTORICAL SOCIETY, Archivist & Board Member, 2026
Timeline
ORNAMENTAL GARDENER ~ CONTRACTOR
Various Seasonal Accounts
04.2025 - Current
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT ~ CONTRACTOR
Elderly Clients
11.2024 - 09.2025
FARMERS ASSISTANT
Kroka Expeditions
06.2024 - 06.2025
Content Producer
Reel Works
01.2023 - 09.2023
PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Reel Works
06.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Film Production
BROOKLYN COLLEGE