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Chantrelle VanderZanden Motta

Redmond,OR

Summary

Dynamic volunteer with a proven track record with the Oregon Master Food Preserver Program, excelling in relationship building and project planning. Demonstrated leadership as a Farm Manager, optimizing operational profits and enhancing team performance. Skilled in web design and digital media, with a strong focus on effective communication and active listening.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Farm Manager

VanaTee Farm LLC
06.1996 - Current
  • Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers.
  • Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
  • Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality, and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
  • Led team of five skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
  • Hired, trained and supervised seasonal workers engaged in cultivation and harvest.
  • Used recognized breeding practices to stabilize and improve stock.
  • Completed structural inspections to determine maintenance requirements and organize repairs.
  • Developed operational budget and monitored farm expenses to enforce and achieve budget adherence.
  • Fed and watered over 30 animals according to strict feeding schedules and dietary needs.

Volunteer Oregon Master Food Preserver

Oregon State University Extension Office
03.2024 - Current
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Coordinated with approximately 30 other volunteers to hold classes and teach classes of approximately 40 students at a time.

Web Design Intern

Witz End Web Design
08.2012 - 10.2018
  • Developed testing code for web-based applications.
  • Attended development programs to gain competencies and boost skills set.
  • Used content creation tools and digital media to design web sites.
  • Shadowed developers to learn key details about job duties and tasks.
  • Worked on approximately 60 different web designs and social media campaigns using both FaceBook and Instagram social media platforms.

Sales Associate

Oregon Feed and Irrigation
06.2014 - 09.2016
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Helped develop and maintain social media presence, increasing sales.

Education

High School Diploma -

Redmond High School
Redmond, OR
06.2000

Some College (No Degree) - Livestock Production

Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton, OR

Some College (No Degree) - Business

Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Active listening
  • Project planning
  • Social perceptiveness
  • Oregon State Food Handlers Card
  • Well versed in keeping a clean, sanitized, and organized kitchen and work station

Certification

  • Oregon State Food Handlers Card

Timeline

Volunteer Oregon Master Food Preserver

Oregon State University Extension Office
03.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

Oregon Feed and Irrigation
06.2014 - 09.2016

Web Design Intern

Witz End Web Design
08.2012 - 10.2018

Farm Manager

VanaTee Farm LLC
06.1996 - Current

High School Diploma -

Redmond High School

Some College (No Degree) - Livestock Production

Blue Mountain Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Business

Central Oregon Community College