Amanda Kline
Westchester,PA
Summary
Passionate and driven recent graduate dedicated to advancing my career in Geography and Planning with a focus on sustainable development. Pursuing a Master's degree in Geography with the goal of contributing significantly to environmental conservation, human rights, and sustainable development. Motivated by my commitment to these areas, I am eager to excel and make a positive impact in the field.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Farmer and Sustainability Planner
Sugartown Strawberries
Malvern, PA
04.2021 - Current
- Execute plans for the most effective and sustainable methods of agriculture and land management.
- Monitor crops, identify invasive species, and identify pests and diseases.
- Identify erosion and poor soil health and create plans to combat these issues.
- Conduct research directly with the owner of the farm to develop strategies that produce high yields while maintaining healthy soil and land.
- Efficiently conduct field work such as planting, weeding, mulching, installing irrigation systems, and harvesting.
- Communicate and develop relationships with other farms and organizations.
- Lead guided educational tours with school students and the public.
- Assist in banding Purple Martins each season.
Easement Steward Intern
Brandywine Convention
Chadds Ford, PA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Worked directly with landowners to ensure compliance with agricultural and conservation easement terms, including monitoring protected land for any illegal construction, assuring farm practices were not harming nearby water sources and soil, and monitoring ecological health of plants and trees.
- Administrative duties, including reviewing easements, writing reports, and monitoring properties through mapping software.
- Identified invasive species and diseases to assure overall health of protected ecosystems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geography
West Chester University
West Chester, PA05-2023
Skills
- Farm Operations Management
- Budget Management
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Environmental Education
- Leadership and Management
- Public Speaking
- Ability to traverse difficult terrain in various seasons and weather conditions
- Self-aware and collaborative teammate
- Sustainable Development
Affiliations
- One month of volunteer work in Chiang Mai, Thailand: Assisted researchers in monitoring the health of elephants.
- Led freshman college students on weekly trips for trail restoration projects at West Virginia University.
- Completed a fIeld biology course held in WV focusing on land reclamation and acid mine drainage.
Timeline
Easement Steward Intern
Brandywine Convention
01.2023 - 05.2023
Farmer and Sustainability Planner
Sugartown Strawberries
04.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Geography
West Chester University
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