Ashlee Makayla Valentine
Berea,KY
Summary
Seeking a company that fosters growth and enables expansion of knowledge in design, ecological architecture, and electrical engineering. Committed to building a more sustainable foundation for a better tomorrow.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Ecovillage Garden Manager
Berea College Non-Traditional Student Program
08.2024 - Current
- Enhance garden aesthetics by designing, building, and implementing visually appealing landscape layouts and functional structures.
- Conduct regular inspections of garden spaces to identify areas in need of improvement or repairs, and perform necessary repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Organized community events and workshops to promote resident engagement and foster appreciation for horticulture, engineering, and the environment.
- Ensure residents properly maintain garden beds while keeping record of seed, plant, and tool inventory.
- Oversee volunteer activities, providing direction and support to ensure positive experiences for all participants.
- Implemented sustainable gardening practices, standardized SOPs for consistency, and consulted with experts to enhance operations and meet changing demands.
- Mentored junior staff on horticulture best practices, cultivating a strong team dynamic focused on continuous improvement, while working closely with employees to optimize performance, improve techniques, and enhance safety, minimizing waste.
Woods Lab Teaching Assistant
Berea College
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Safely used and assisted students with various machines, power tools, and hand tools, while demonstrating proper machine usage to boost confidence and aid performance in other students.
- Properly shut down machines when not in use, and properly stored and put away tools
- Assisted the professor when needed by making calculations, collecting measurements, and squaring and adjusting machines
- Provided one-on-one support to struggling students, identifying areas for improvement and developing targeted intervention plans.
- Served as an accessible resource for students seeking additional assistance outside of regularly scheduled class hours.
- Kept workspace clean and floor free of debris.
Horticulture Farm Assistant
Berea College Farm
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Helped design, build, and implement structures to prevent birds, deer, and other foragers from disturbing the vegetation growth process.
- Maintained farm infrastructure by repairing structures, fences, and equipment as necessary.
- Facilitated communication between farm staff and management, addressing concerns promptly for improved work environment.
- Optimized storage conditions for harvested crops to minimize spoilage and extend shelf life.
- Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery such as Zero Turn Mower, Plastic Mulch, Chainsaw, and more.
- Improved worker efficiency through training programs focused on skill development and best practices within the agricultural sector.
- Implemented sustainable waste management practices by recycling materials whenever possible or repurposing them into valuable assets like compost or mulch.
- Increased crop yield by implementing efficient irrigation techniques and optimizing fertilizer use.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technologies with Applied Design, Creative Writing Minor
Berea College
Berea, Ky12-2025
Associate of Interdisciplinary Studies - General Studies
Athens Technical College
Athens, Ga05-2022
Skills
- As an ETAD College student, I have honed my Design, Documentation, and Electrical skills over the last four years through hands-on activities, efficient problem-solving, and trial and error I have an obtuse range of experience in conceptualizing, collecting data, creating innovations, delivering presentations, and summarizing objectives clearly and concisely, ensuring a strong foundation for everyone involved
- I have demonstrated strong leadership skills in maintaining my integrity at pivotal moments when managing a team of staff members and supervising their weekly operations My experience in providing guidance and support to team members and peers by setting performance expectations and aiding by addressing errors as they arise has been one of my greatest joys in the STEM field I am very interested in finding and creating solutions to real-world problems
Training
- Arduino Programming
- AutoCAD Inventor Proficiency
- Bambu Studio Proficiency
- DipTrace Proficiency
- Mastercam Software Skills
- PBC Layout
- Revit
- Schematic Design
- Word
Timeline
Ecovillage Garden Manager
Berea College Non-Traditional Student Program
08.2024 - Current
Woods Lab Teaching Assistant
Berea College
01.2024 - 05.2024
Horticulture Farm Assistant
Berea College Farm
08.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technologies with Applied Design, Creative Writing Minor
Berea College
Associate of Interdisciplinary Studies - General Studies
Athens Technical College
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