I am a very organized and dependable candidate who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I am more than willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am very passionate and determined to keep learning and I believe that I am very capable of adapting to new situations and any problems that may arise.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Grower
Moose Hill Farm, Mass Audubon
06.2024 - 09.2024
Harvested fruits and vegetables and prepared for sale or shipping.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Handled cash, check and credit cards, processing transactions onsite for products and services.
Connected with customers by listening to concerns and answering questions.
Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
Trained and supervised farmhands in proper use of farm equipment and safety protocols.
Assisted in development of sustainable agricultural practices and policies to reduce waste.
Enforced proper storage of crops, fertilizers and materials used in agricultural production.
Visited fields regularly to inspect and estimate maturity dates of crops and damage due to weather.
Assistant Grower
The Food Project
05.2023 - 08.2023
Provided support during planting, transplanting, pruning, and harvesting activities to ensure timely completion of tasks.
Cultivated soil and added fertilizer, compost, and amendments.
Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized greenhouse for optimal productivity and professionalism.
Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
Unloaded plants and nursery items from delivery trucks.
Monitored pest and disease occurrences, implementing integrated pest management strategies to maintain healthy crops.
Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Root Crew Member
The Food Project
09.2022 - 05.2023
Learned more about food inequality and partook in many events to promote fresh, organic foods
Worked in groups to plant and harvest different crops and learned about their cultural significance
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Seed Crew Member
The Food Project
07.2022 - 08.2022
Learned the importance of sustainable farming
Learned about food security and inequality in the access to fresh, healthy food
Learned how to upkeep farm fields
Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.