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Brandy MacDonald

Brandy MacDonald

Gray,ME

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Greenhouse Worker

Olivia's Garden
New Gloucester, ME
08.2023 - Current
  • Lift operator.
  • Seeding, care, harvest, and packaging of hydroponically grown greens and vegetables for order fulfillment.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of greenhouse and tools.

Seed Grower / Farm Hand

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
Mineral, VA
01.2020 - 08.2023
  • Project manager for agricultural well construction and testing. Handled site analysis, permit applications, contractor scheduling, infrastructure mapping, and system testing.
  • Conducted variety trials. Tracked plant growth and characteristics for research and testing new varieties to carry and sell.
  • Grew various crops for seed production. Harvested and processed seeds to sell.
  • Used no-till methods for growing dozens of vegetable, herb, and flower varieties on a certified organic farm.
  • Planned, prepped, and maintained garden beds inside and outside high tunnels.
  • Post-harvest processing and preservation using drying, canning, pickling, and fermenting methods.
  • Managed a flock of 50 chickens and incorporated them into garden rotations for soil improvement.
  • Started a beekeeping program to support pollination.
  • Drew illustrations for the company's seed packets.

Forestry Crew / Woodshop Manager

Twin Oaks Community Services
Louisa , VA
07.2014 - 01.2020
  • Worked closely with other loggers to winch and haul timber to loading decks.
  • Chainsaw operation and maintenance.
  • Tractor operator for general farm tasks including post hole digging, compost management, backhoe operation, hay production.
  • Woodshop manager. Maintained and operated several machines to produce frames for hanging hammock chairs. Oversaw money and labor budgets. Handled hiring, training, and firing of workers. Managed inventory and supply ordering.
  • Project manager for wastewater treatment plant construction and start-up. Interfaced with EPA and state compliance representatives. Juggled sequential contractor scheduling. Designed a system for the highly regulated application of treated wastewater onto hay fields as fertilizer. Carried out monthly wastewater testing and report writing for the EPA.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME
05.2014

Skills

  • Self-Discipline
  • Efficiency
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Task Prioritization
  • Project Management
  • Equipment Operation
  • Physical Fitness
  • Time Management

REFERENCES

  • Elizabeth Lobozzo 207-409-8416

Manager of Olivia's Garden

  • Ken Bezilla 609-865-2412

Co-owner of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange

  • McCune Porter 540-748-8187

Co-owner of Twin Oaks Community

Timeline

Greenhouse Worker

Olivia's Garden
08.2023 - Current

Seed Grower / Farm Hand

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
01.2020 - 08.2023

Forestry Crew / Woodshop Manager

Twin Oaks Community Services
07.2014 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Southern Maine

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