Amanda Marino
Tinton Falls,USA
Summary
Advocacy Manager with a proven track record as an effective team player. Successfully developed strategic advocacy initiatives and mobilized community support for food security policies. Adept at project management and effective communication, fostering collaboration to drive impactful change in anti-hunger efforts.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advocacy Manager
Advocacy Manager
Portland, ME
07.2022 - 11.2024
- Developed and implemented strategic federal advocacy policy priorities
- Cultivated and maintained meaningful relationships with team-oriented approach to engage key stakeholders such as people with lived expertise, government officials and others to build effective coalitions and amplify advocacy efforts.
- Leveraged oral and written communication skills to engage people across sectors to coordinate advocacy initiatives and mobilize support on issues related to SNAP, TEFAP, and WIC.
- Wrote and shared advocacy communication materials to mobilize partner agencies and the general public on key food insecurity issues.
- Organized and facilitated advocacy events such as Hill days, town halls, and learning webinars to raise awareness and grassroots support for anti-hunger policy priorities.
- Managed administrative duties to maintain accurate records and reports, enabling data-driven decision-making in advocacy initiatives
- Co-created comprehensive Maine specific SNAP Application Assister Guide
Farm Manager
Fall City Farms
Fall City, WA
03.2018 - 01.2022
- Created and marketed a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program
- Crafted a crop plan and established SOPs to ensure consistent high quality
- Led a highly motivated team to work safely and effectively to grow farm customer base
- Shared the story of the farm through newsletters and communication materials
- Produced additional streams of revenue through value-added products (pickles)
- Organized community engagement events such as farm-to-table pop up events
- Led the build of infrastructure projects and streamlined operations
- Wrote Farm Management Manual to organize records, systems and other valuable info
Food Growing Specialist
Capital Area Food Bank
Washington, D.C.
10.2015 - 11.2016
- Managed urban education garden for DC's largest antihunger organization
- Created Harvest for Health (H4H) education and advocacy training
- Administered a USDA, Specialty Crop Block Grant through Partner Garden Grant program
- Coordinated the build of 6 gardens throughout Washington, DC
- Trained partner agencies on how to create and sustain education gardens
Manager of Volunteer Program
Good Shepherd Food Bank
Auburn, ME
09.2013 - 10.2014
- Managed over 400 volunteers that contributed over 20,000 volunteer hours
- Greeted and welcomed volunteers
- Created written materials such as the Volunteer Manager Manual with recorded policies and procedures
Americorps Service Member
Cooking Matters
Portland, ME
10.2012 - 09.2013
- Recruited and trained volunteer chefs & nutritionists to teach Cooking Matters classes
- Facilitated both in-person and webinar trainings
- Supported SNAP-Ed satellite partners to expand Cooking Matters' reach in Maine
Education
Bachelor of Science - Community & International Development
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT05.2011
Certificate in Public Policy Analysis -
The London School of Economics and Public Policy
05.2024
Certificate in Sustainable Farming -
University of Vermont
10.2015
Skills
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Time management abilities
- Administrative management
- Written and verbal communication
- Task prioritization
- Adaptability
- Detail-oriented
- Effective multitasking
- Team-oriented
Certification
- Certificate in Public Policy Analysis, The London School of Economics and Public Policy, 05/2024
- Certificate in Sustainable Farming, University of Vermont, 10/2015
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Advocacy Manager
Advocacy Manager
07.2022 - 11.2024
Farm Manager
Fall City Farms
03.2018 - 01.2022
Food Growing Specialist
Capital Area Food Bank
10.2015 - 11.2016
Manager of Volunteer Program
Good Shepherd Food Bank
09.2013 - 10.2014
Americorps Service Member
Cooking Matters
10.2012 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Community & International Development
University of Vermont
Certificate in Public Policy Analysis -
The London School of Economics and Public Policy
Certificate in Sustainable Farming -
University of Vermont
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