Blake Davis
Bloomfield Hills,MI
Summary
An honest individual passionate about the relationship between humanity and nature as well as the relationship between food and health. Well-traveled and experienced in working with individuals and communities in diverse cultures. Fluent speaker of both the English and Spanish languages, and currently learning French. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach. Skilled in working through the creative process to bring unique ideas and concepts to life.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Mushroom Cultivator
Champlain Valley Mushrooms
Orwell, Vermont
2024.05 - 2024.09
- Sold mushroom products (fresh mushrooms, dried mushrooms, medicinal tinctures) every Saturday at the farmer's market in Rutland, Vermont, to customers from all over the world.
- Worked in every step of the mushroom cultivation process from preparation of the substrate, sterilization, inoculation, fruiting, to harvesting.
- Cleaned mushroom farm buildings and equipment to maintain stable operations.
English Teacher
Get On Institute, Private Tutoring Lessons
Villa de Leyva, Colombia
2023.08 - 2023.09
- Teaching ESL since February 2023 as a private tutor to immigrants from places like Honduras, Venezuela, Colombia, etc, both in person and online.
- Taught at Get On Institute in Villa de Leyva, Colombia for two months in 2023
- Taught spelling, pronunciation and sentence structure to form basic foundation of language.
- Evaluated student progress by providing short quizzes, as well as written and oral examinations.
- Adapted teaching styles and resources to suit student age and ability.
Parking Valet
Four Star Valet
Detroit, Michigan
2018.05 - 2020.08
- Worked from May to August (summers only), primarily at a country club, but also worked private parties on an as-needed basis.
- Parking and retrieving cars for club members and party guests.
Education
University of Detroit Jesuit High School
Detroit, Michigan 2015.08 - 2019.05
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies (Co-Major in Sustainability)
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio 2019.08 - 2023.05
Skills
- Excellent communication skills, able to confidently interact with colleagues, clients, etc
- Sales experience, both in-person and online
- Public speaking
- Knowledgeable about cultivating and foraging for medicinal adaptogen (not psychedelic) mushrooms
- Photoshop
- Languages: English (native), Spanish (fluent), French (novice)
Additional Experience
- Camino de Santiago, France and Spain, July-August 2022; Intense physical and spiritual journey.
- Biblioteca Municipal Camilo Torres, Villa de Leyva, Colombia. August - September 2023. While working at Get On Institute, volunteered twice weekly teaching English to Venezuelan immigrant children who do not have access to public education in Colombia due to their immigration status.
- Vanadurga Ashram, San Rafael, Colombia. February - March 2024. Studied and practiced yoga and earned a 200-hour teaching certificate. Learned about yoga postures, breathing techniques, adequate food and drink consumption, and how to cultivate a positive mind.
- Casa de Las Palmas, Leticia, Colombia. April 2024. Volunteered as a translator for tours in the Amazon Jungle. Guests from places such as: Germany, France, Russia, Bulgaria, etc.
Timeline
Mushroom Cultivator
Champlain Valley Mushrooms
2024.05 - 2024.09
English Teacher
Get On Institute, Private Tutoring Lessons
2023.08 - 2023.09
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies (Co-Major in Sustainability)
Miami University
2019.08 - 2023.05
Parking Valet
Four Star Valet
2018.05 - 2020.08
University of Detroit Jesuit High School
2015.08 - 2019.05