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Courtney Lewandoski

Williams,OR

Summary

A self-motivated individual who thrives in environments that promote community. Adept at prioritizing, organizing and completing tasks in an efficient manner. Flexible and adaptable in an ever-changing workplace and able to multitask as necessary while consistently providing excellent customer service.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Seed Technician

Siskiyou Seeds
02.2021 - Current
  • Accurately performs seed inventory process while adhering to Oregon Tilth Protocols
  • Proficient in Google Workspace
  • Utilize Ship Station, Shopify and Coda data management system
  • Organize 600+ seed variety libraries
  • Daily seed order fulfillment and packaging
  • Attends quarterly employee development meetings including anti-harassment training and Non-Violent Communication training
  • Proactively solves problems and upholds workplace culture and core values in a positive manner.
  • Helped keep facilities, equipment and tools operational with regular repairs and proactive maintenance.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Farmers Market Manager

Sugarloaf Community Association
01.2020 - 08.2022
  • Organized weekly farmers market events including setup and tear down
  • Administered EBT/SNAP program and educated market vendors and customers as needed
  • Communicated with market vendors weekly and reviewed applications
  • Wrote market management protocol
  • Advertised market on social media including Facebook, Instagram and community listserv.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

Shipping Associate

Herb Pharm
04.2020 - 10.2020
  • Carefully packaged and shipped herbal tinctures all over the world
  • Assembled product displays for various stores.
  • Packed and labeled boxes with maximum efficiency.
  • Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.

Garden Manager

Sunshine Collective
03.2018 - 07.2020
  • Responsible for all garden planning, transplanting and harvesting- using only organic methods.
  • Used skills to grow new plants from seeds, cuttings, bulbs and clone-cubes.
  • Created farmers market booth- responsible for booth design, plant care and creating lasting relationships with community gardeners.

Organic Farmer

Sun Spirit
07.2015 - 01.2016
  • Independently ran farmers market booth- including set up, tear down, processing transactions and engaging customers
  • Delivered farm produce to local restaurants and businesses, participated in weekly CSA pack-out.

Kitchen Manager

Making Thyme Kitchen
02.2014 - 05.2015
  • Presented menus and recommendations to guests
  • Performed all facets of daily food preparation, took inventory, placed daily food orders and was responsible for all opening and closing procedures.

WWOOF Organic Farming Internship

Horn O' Plenty Farm-to-Table Restaurant
07.2013 - 12.2013
  • Learned the different seasonal processes of planting, harvesting and irrigation and how to produce food while respecting the land from which it came
  • Was fully integrated in all operations on the farm, restaurant business and farm market.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Cognate in Behavioral/ Social Science; Specialization in Environmental Studies

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
05.2012

Skills

  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Community Outreach
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organic Farming
  • Quality Control
  • Market Promotion
  • Customer Service
  • Local Food Sourcing
  • Event Planning
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

References

  • Lauriel LeBlanc, Siskiyou Seeds, (541) 601-5148
  • Taryn Hunter, Siskiyou Seeds, (408) 656-2778
  • Jenny Van Winkle, Farmers Market, (541) 415-2633

Timeline

Seed Technician

Siskiyou Seeds
02.2021 - Current

Shipping Associate

Herb Pharm
04.2020 - 10.2020

Farmers Market Manager

Sugarloaf Community Association
01.2020 - 08.2022

Garden Manager

Sunshine Collective
03.2018 - 07.2020

Organic Farmer

Sun Spirit
07.2015 - 01.2016

Kitchen Manager

Making Thyme Kitchen
02.2014 - 05.2015

WWOOF Organic Farming Internship

Horn O' Plenty Farm-to-Table Restaurant
07.2013 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Cognate in Behavioral/ Social Science; Specialization in Environmental Studies

Michigan State University

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