Briana Waltman
Yulee,FL
Summary
Adaptable and self-motivated with experience in small business management, sustainable food systems, and community engagement. My blended skillset of entrepreneurship, farm management, and customer service reflects a strong work ethic and positive communication. In addition to my background in agriculture and cooking, I will receive my Bachelor of Arts degree in Fall 2026 in Interdisciplinary Studies focusing on research, writing, and environmental literacy. I bring my strong work ethic, problem-solving mindset, and commitment to conservation and stewardship.
Overview
1
1
Certificate
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medicinal Herb Farmer
Avena Botanicals
03.2022 - 11.2024
- Tended and cultivating native and medicinal plants a thriving and renowned 20 year old 5-acre biodynamic herbal farm
- Prepared garden beds, managed greenhouse, maintained drying rooms, harvested plants according to the biodynamic calender
- Grew a vast knowledge of plant identification and medicinal properties of plants
Founder and Culinary Producer
United Farmers Market
05.2021 - 01.2024
- Established vendor relationships to enhance product variety and market appeal.
- Developed operational processes to streamline inventory management and reduce waste.
- Coordinated marketing strategies to increase customer engagement and foot traffic.
- Engaged with community members to promote local agriculture and seasonal food awareness.
- Managed operations in farmers market including logistics, setup, inventory, production, and sales.
- Collaborated with local farms and vendors to source sustainable ingredients.
Cranberry Harvester
James Lake Farms
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Brought strong energy to a team of cranberry harvesters
- Worked in the bogs as a raker harvesting hundreds of pounds of cranberries a day in a flooded marsh operation
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
University of Maine
Augusta, ME12-2026
Skills
- Independent & Team-Based Work
- Communication & Customer Service
- Time & Project Management
- Environmental Awareness
- Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems
- Research & Data Literacy
- Equipment Operation (kitchen, market, farm-related)
- Fieldwork & Gardening
- Physical Endurance & Safety Practices
- Community Engagement & Outreach
- Grant Writing
- Sustainable farming
Accomplishments
- Presidents and Deans list through University of Maine
- Recipient of scholarships
Certification
- 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
- Servsafe Certification
Timeline
Medicinal Herb Farmer
Avena Botanicals
03.2022 - 11.2024
Founder and Culinary Producer
United Farmers Market
05.2021 - 01.2024
Cranberry Harvester
James Lake Farms
10.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
University of Maine