Christine M. Aldrich
Frenchtown,NJ
Summary
Organic Farmer focused on farm's long-term sustainability and growth. Organized and innovative individual with 8 years of experience overseeing and conducting all aspects of farm operations such as crop rotation, executing harvest and field schedules and caring for livestock. Organic Farmer coupled with strong familiarity of crop system and soil management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Vegetable Harvest Manager
Flocktown Farm
03.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Flocktown Farm is a certified organic vegetable CSA cultivating 120 acres of diversified vegetables
- Managed and implemented daily harvest operations while keeping crew motivated and on task
- Maximized operational profits by developing methods for harvesting efficiency
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality, and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
- Successfully managed and lead teams of up tp 35 during harvest operations.
- Implemented FISMA Food Handling Safety Standards.
- Oversaw Hiring and Training for Harvest Crew Positions (10 Plus people.)
Farm Director
Three Meadows Farm
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Company Overview: Three Meadows Farm is a small diversified vegetable, livestock, and orchard owned by the Somerset Hills Learning Institute in Bedminster, NJ. The Somerset Hills Learning Institute is a private non-profit program that offers a broad spectrum of services to children, adolescents, and adults with autism. The farm was purchased to enhance the career development program at the institute, creating meaningful jobs for people with autism
- Oversee all daily production operations while managing two employees and daily volunteers
- Build and execute a comprehensive crop plan using organic and sustainable practices
- Create and implement livestock plan including laying hens, broiler chickens, turkeys and hogs
- Build a composting program with local materials (leaves, straw, manuers, worm casting, mushroom compost)
- Maintain existing sales outlets: Farm Market, Bedminster Farmers Market and Restaurant wholesale while implementing a small CSA to parents and staff of the school
Assistant Farm Manager
Flipside Farm
03.2017 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Flipside Farm is a 93 acre certified organic farm specializing in vegetables for CSA and hog production
- Assisted the farm manager in all farming related tasks such as greenhouse work, team management, planting, field cultivation, animal care, field prep, marketing, and harvesting.
Farm Crew
North Slope Farm
03.2016 - 12.2016
- Company Overview: North Slope Farm is a certified organic farm specializing in vegetables and a laying hen operation, Specifically, we grew market vegetables, flowers, herbs/dried herbs for tea, and specialty products like tomato sauce and ketchup. The farm implemented permaculture and biointensive techniques, restorative practices and low and no till principals into an annual vegetable system
- As a farm crew member I was fully immersed and trained in all aspects of running a small scale farm operation from planting the seed to selling at market and everything in between.
Senior, Human Resources Coordinator
CATHERINES, a subsidiary of Ascena Retail Group
06.2012 - 03.2016
- Maintain HR records & documents: Employee Files, I9s, Handbooks and Performance Reviews
- Collaborate with managers to identify employee relations issues and deliver corrective action measures
- Collaborate with Loss Prevention partners to identify losses/violations and deliver appropriate corrective action measures
- Conduct manager training in recruitment, employee relations & performance management
- Support off site managers in Payroll, Benefits, Employee Relations and HR Administrative functions
- Benchmark and recommend compliant and effective updates to workforce and operational policies
- Screen, Schedule and interview candidates for non-exempt positions
- Respond to all Employment, Income, Student, Government & Wage verification requests
- Generated ADP Reporting queries for Store Turnover
- Supported Unemployment Claim process and contained company UI cost
Assistant Waterfront Director/Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Lake Mohawk Country Club
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Responsible for rotating to the 12 beaches and checking in with lifeguards to ensure daily activities are being performed
- Communicates Payroll, attendance, and updates to the Waterfront Director by email daily
- Stock first aid kits, and ensure beaches are properly staffed and equipped
- Instruct participants in swimming and lifeguarding skills
- Responsible for collecting water samples at all 12 beaches weekly and transporting samples for testing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Human Resource Management
Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ05.2012
Skills
- ADP Enterprise V5
- ADP Reporting Application
- Guardian LawLogix
- Enterprise E-time
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Documents
- Employee Training and Development
- Farm equipment operation
- Decision-Making Competence
- Communication and Interpersonal Abilities
- Organic Farming Practices
- Crop Management Expertise
Hobbies and Interests
- Snow Skiing
- Paddle boarding
- Hiking
- Camping
- Cooking
- Reading
- Gardening
- Yoga
- Walking
- Being at peace with nature
Timeline
Vegetable Harvest Manager
Flocktown Farm
03.2020 - Current
Farm Director
Three Meadows Farm
03.2019 - 02.2020
Assistant Farm Manager
Flipside Farm
03.2017 - 01.2019
Farm Crew
North Slope Farm
03.2016 - 12.2016
Senior, Human Resources Coordinator
CATHERINES, a subsidiary of Ascena Retail Group
06.2012 - 03.2016
Assistant Waterfront Director/Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Lake Mohawk Country Club
01.2005 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Human Resource Management
Rider University