Brenda Rodriguez Meza
Santa Cruz,CA
Summary
A Fellow at The GrizzlyCorps Climate Action Fellowship Program
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Cowell Coffee Shop
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Prepped diverse foods in a kitchen
- Gained knowledge on the preparation of different dishes and understanding of food safety
- Enhanced teamwork and communication skills by collaborating with other interns/workers
- Contributed to the Basic Needs Program on campus as an intern.
Docent
Coal Oil Point
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with museum staff and educational materials.
- Conducted thorough research on the area and snowy plovers to ensure accurate and up-to-date information was delivered during tours.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of special events, increasing community engagement.
Hostess
Casa Comal
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Greeted and seated guests in a timely and professional manner
- Answered questions about menu items and made recommendations when requested
- Resolved customer complaints, ensuring customer satisfaction
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness of dining area.
Intern
Rachel Carson Garden
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Tended to the maintenance of the garden by weeding
- Helped with the existing compost piles by watering or turning
- Helped build the greenhouse, tool shed organizing, clearing the paths and flattening them.
Somos Semillas Communty Garden
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Tendeed to the maintenance of the garden by weeding
- Helped with the existing compost piles by watering or turning
- Helped build the greenhouse, tool shed organizing, clearing the paths and flattening them
- Conducted community outreach efforts to engage local residents, schools, and organizations in the garden
- Organized workshops, coordinating volunteer opportunities
- Maintained relationships with local partners
- Promoted the garden's initiatives through various communication channels.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies - Global Environmental Justice
University of California Santa Cruz
06.2024
Skills
- Land management: studied restoration techniques & methods in class, learned plant care at: Chadwick Garden and CAFS Farm
- Photography: my photos have been used by student organizations UCSC and for marketing: eight years experience shooting outdoors, landscape, and portrait
- Fluent in Spanish, Google Forms, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Acrobat, multiple social media outlet
Relevant Courses
ENVS 166: Agroecosystem Analysis and Watershed Management
ENVS 115A/L: Geographic Information Systems & Environmental Applications
ENVS 133: Agroecology Practicum
ENVS 130: Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
ENVS 100/L: Ecology and Society Writing Lab
Timeline
Intern
Cowell Coffee Shop
09.2023 - 12.2023
Docent
Coal Oil Point
06.2023 - 09.2023
Hostess
Casa Comal
05.2023 - 09.2023
Intern
Rachel Carson Garden
03.2023 - 06.2023
Somos Semillas Communty Garden
10.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies - Global Environmental Justice
University of California Santa Cruz
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