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ChueKao Thao

Madison

Summary

Dynamic candidate working well with Organization, Company, and as Self-employed business owner. Proven records of community involvement such that organizations that he helped found at UW-Madison and the greater Madison community still served others in need till today.

Community Garden Network Specialist with a track record at Rooted, adept at fostering relationships with farmers and resolving community issues. Skilled in agricultural techniques and machinery maintenance, I successfully organized educational workshops, enhancing farmer knowledge and collaboration. Committed to driving community engagement and supporting local agriculture through effective networking and leadership.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Garden Network Specialist

Rooted
07.2023 - Current

- Building networks with local farmers and gardeners

- Managed organizations' farmlands under Rooted management

- Upkeep farms/land under Rooted management

- Registered and allocated land parcels for gardeners/farmers during growing season

- Help farmers navigated for land access in the community

- Interpretation and translation for Secondary language gardeners/farmers

- collaborated and assisted with other programs within Rooted organization as well as with external organizations

- Organized and lead educational workshop for farmers, community organizations, sponsors, etc

Production Technician

Sub Zero Wolf
09.2022 - 07.2023
  • Operated production machinery to ensure efficient assembly line flow
  • Monitored quality control processes to maintain product standards
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve production issues
  • Maintain production equipments and machines

Farm Laborer

Self-employeed
03.2020 - 09.2022
  • Operated medium machinery for planting and harvesting crops efficiently.
  • Maintained equipment and tools to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
  • Assisted in irrigation system setup, enhancing water distribution across fields.
  • Monitored crop health, identifying pests and diseases to implement effective solutions.
  • Harvest, wash, package, delivery of produces
  • Generate market leads for produces sales

Night Production Staff

Walgreens
02.2018 - 02.2020

- Order picking correctly per customer pick up list

- Loading Semi-truck for delivery

- Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices for machine handling.

- Implemented process improvements that enhanced production efficiency and reduced waste

- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining assembly line processes and implementing time-saving techniques

- Enforced company policies and procedures within the workplace, follow SOP

- maintaining a professional atmosphere conducive to productivity, work area cleanliness, etc

Education

Bachelor of Science - International Economic Relations

UW-Madison
Madison, WI

CNA - Geriatric Caring

MATC
Madison, WI

Skills

    Community:

    - Organizing special events with 500 participants

    - Community issues resolutions/mediation

    - Community representation

    - Founding of community 501C organizations

    - Serving in Board of Director and Treasurer position

    Agriculture:

    - Farming and Ranching

    - Leading farming educational workshops

    - Special agricultural propagation techniques

    - Machinery and small engines maintenances

    - Generate business leads for farmers sales

Timeline

Community Garden Network Specialist

Rooted
07.2023 - Current

Production Technician

Sub Zero Wolf
09.2022 - 07.2023

Farm Laborer

Self-employeed
03.2020 - 09.2022

Night Production Staff

Walgreens
02.2018 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Science - International Economic Relations

UW-Madison

CNA - Geriatric Caring

MATC